Bank Mandiri Collaborates With The Association Of Electric Mobility Ecosystems, Members Get Exclusive Services

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JAKARTA - Bank Mandiri is collaborating strategically with the Electric Mobility Ecosystem Association (AEML) to support the growth of the domestic electric vehicle ecosystem.

This collaboration was stated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Bank Mandiri and AEML to collaborate in the banking sector for 18 member companies in the electric vehicle sector.

The signing was carried out by Bank Mandiri SEVP Micro & Consumer Finance Josephus K Triprakoso and General Chairperson of AEML Dannif Danusaputro in Jakarta, Wednesday, November 22.

This cooperation is a form of our support, to make a positive contribution to the sustainable environment and economy. We hope that the cooperation between Bank Mandiri and AEML can accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Indonesia," said Josephus in an official statement, Wednesday.

Furthermore, Josephus explained, through this collaboration Bank Mandiri will provide various banking and financing products and services that can be accessed exclusively by AEML members.

These products and services include financing support facilities for AEML members who are involved in selling electric motorcycles in Indonesia, including those who receive incentives from the government, as well as sharing their best knowledge and practices in developing the electric vehicle ecosystem.

Meanwhile, AEML Chairman Dannif Danusaputro appreciated this collaboration as a tangible form of multi-party collaboration in encouraging the community's transition from fossil fuel vehicles to electric-based vehicles, which are more environmentally friendly and economically friendly.

He is optimistic that this collaboration can have a positive impact on the development of the local manufacturing industry for electric vehicles and supporting industries.

"We really appreciate this collaborative step. This is a tangible form of multi-party collaboration in developing the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia. Various banking and financing products from Bank Mandiri for all AEML members will provide convenience and encourage better electric vehicle adoption for the wider community," said Dannif.

Dannif explained, AEML has several focuses on growing the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia.

First, the development of charging infrastructure and exchange of safe and interoperable electric vehicle batteries.

Second, accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles supported by easy access to banking and financing, support from ride-hailing companies and commercial vehicle operators, as well as incentives from the government.

Third, education and public campaigns regarding the benefits of electric vehicles for the environment and the economy.

Furthermore, Josephus assessed that Bank Mandiri is committed to supporting the growth of electric vehicles in Indonesia which shows a positive signal from public trust.

Not only that, cooperation with AEML is not only limited to banking and financing products and programs, but also sharing the best knowledge and practices that can provide added value for both parties.

We see great potential from electric vehicles in Indonesia, which is in line with the government's vision to realize sustainable and competitive transportation. Through this collaboration, we want to provide full support to AEML members, both in terms of financing, banking, and knowledge," said Josephus.

Moreover, he continued, by having more than two thousand branch networks spread throughout Indonesia, as well as various acquisition channels both digitally and non-digitally, Bank Mandiri can reach the Indonesian people to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.

In addition, according to Josephus, the presence of Livin' by Mandiri can be a good marketing tool for tens of millions of Livin' by Mandiri users spread across and outside the country.

"Bank Mandiri also has a multifinance subsidiary company specifically for motor and electric cars financing, we believe this can accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the country," he concluded.

Sebagai tambahan informasi, Bank Mandiri sampai September 2023 secara group telah menyalurkan pembiayaan kendaraan listrik sebesar Rp 670 miliar kepada 6.000 debitur di seluruh Indonesia, meningkatkan 4 kali lipat dibanding September 2022 atau year on year (yoy).

Through collaboration and synergy between Mandiri Group and the electric vehicle ecosystem and support from the government, Bank Mandiri is optimistic that the distribution of electricity vehicle loans can continue to increase.