According to data from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo), from January to September 2022, wholesale sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the domestic market reached 3,801 units.
During this period, the best-selling BEV was the Wuling Air EV Long Range, with wholesale sales reaching 1,973 units.
Wuling Air EV Standard Range recorded 735 wholesale units sold, Hyundai Ioniq5 Signature Extended 692 units, and Hyundai Ioniq5 Signature Regular 174 units.
Meanwhile, the Hyundai Ioniq5 Prime, Ioniq EV Signature, Ioniq5 Prime Regular, and other BEV brands only sold in the range of 2-50 units during the same period.
Wuling Air EV's successful wholesale sales this year are partly due to its participation in the G20 Summit held in Bali in November 2022.
"Wuling's participation in supporting the G20 Summit in Bali is marked by the use of 300 Air EV units as an official car partner to support the mobility of G20 delegates and participating international organizations," said Wuling management in its press release on Wednesday (2/11/2022).
Wuling shipped 300 Air EV units to Bali by sea on October 25, 2022, comprising 216 Long Range units and 84 Standard Range units. These hundreds of electric cars reportedly arrived at their destination and were ready for use since November 1, 2022.
"All Wuling Air EV units have been fitted with special stickers to reinforce their designation for the G20 Summit. The use of the G20 stickers also represents Wuling's participation in supporting the acceleration of vehicle electrification in Indonesia and contributing to the global trend towards a greener future," said Wuling management.