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Wuling Aira EV Starts at Rp 150 Million; 2027 Price Still Under Review
Wuling says it has no immediate plans to raise the electric city car’s price in Indonesia, but has not decided whether it will change next year.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-11-03
BYD Atto 1’s Rear Axle Breaks After Barrier Collision in West Jakarta
The electric car was reported damaged near the Kapuk toll exit on Nov. 2. Authorities arranged a tow and managed traffic during the recovery.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-11-03
Wuling Aira EV Tops 5,000 Orders in Indonesia in Three Months
The compact electric car has begun reaching customers, with local production and a higher domestic-content target also in focus.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-11-03
Indonesia Weighs Inspection of BYD Plant Amid Local Hiring Dispute
Residents in Subang are seeking a 70% local-worker share at BYD’s new assembly plant. The government says the proposal is still under discussion and has not found the company in breach of labor law.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-11-02
BYD Flash Charging Targets a 9-Minute Charge in Indonesia
The system is rated to take a battery from 10% to 97% in nine minutes, but BYD says the effect of ultra-fast charging on long-term battery life remains debated.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-11-02
Chinese Cars in Indonesia This Week: Chery Slides, Jaecoo Queues, Local Jobs at BYD Subang
Chery's sales fell 45.2% in nine months while the Jaecoo J5 has a waiting list, and a group demanded local hiring at BYD's Subang plant.
ZhongAuto (Indonesia) · 2026-11-01
JAC Electric Truck Begins Fresh-Fruit Deliveries in Makassar
Indonesian logistics company JBL is using a JAC UrbanMover N90EV to transport fruit for distributor SSN in and around Makassar.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-11-01
DFSK E5 Plus Uses Plug-In Hybrid Power as a Step Toward EVs
The six-seat SUV pairs an electric motor and a petrol engine, with a claimed electric-only range of 140 km and a combined range of up to 1,400 km.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-11-01
BYD M6 EV Standard Costs Rp 414 Million in Makassar
The electric MPV is priced below Rp 400 million in Jakarta, while BYD listed its Standard version at Rp 414 million on the road in Makassar.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-11-01
BYD’s Subang Plant Has Hired 5,000 Indonesian Workers
The automaker says local employment could reach 20,000 when the factory in Indonesia reaches full production capacity, amid renewed calls to prioritize local workers.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-31
DFSK Refreshes Its Commercial-Vehicle Strategy in Indonesia
The company introduced a dedicated commercial-vehicle emblem at PEVS 2026, while highlighting its electric Gelora E and Indonesian manufacturing operations.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-31
Group Reportedly Gathers at BYD’s Subang Plant Over Local Hiring
A circulating video has renewed attention on demands for local jobs at BYD’s Indonesian factory, which began production before its September 2026 inauguration.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-31
Denza Z9 GT Brings a First-Class Cabin to Indonesia for Rp 2.25 Billion
BYD’s electric grand tourer pairs three-motor performance with reclining passenger seats, a 20-speaker Devialet system and an integrated fridge.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-30
Chery Indonesia Sales Fall as Production Shifts to Jaecoo J5
Chery’s January–September deliveries in Indonesia dropped sharply year on year, with the company citing production priorities and delays to other models.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-30
DFSK Debuts New Emblem for Commercial Vehicles in Indonesia
The badge was unveiled at PEVS 2026 and applies to DFSK’s commercial line, not its passenger vehicles. The company also highlighted the electric Gelora E.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-30