Interested In Electric Sedan At GIIAS 2024? This Is A Series Of Attention

BMW i5 M60. (Photo: Bagus Muhammad Hafizh / VOI)

TANGERANG - The 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) is a place to prove that automotive manufacturers show off their latest vehicles. No exception a number of electric sedans that attract the attention of visitors.

Well, although the sedan segment has begun to be eroded by the appearance of an SUV or crossover, the sedan still has great enthusiasts in the Indonesian market, so a number of manufacturers took the initiative to offer electric sedans in Indonesia.

So, what do you think the EV sedans have the potential to attract the attention of GIIAS 2024 visitors? Here's a list of some and reviews based on VOI monitoring in the field:

GAC Aion ES

GAC Aion is one of the new players in the Indonesian automotive industry. This manufacturer from China made a breakthrough by launching several models, one of which was the Aion ES which will fill the EV sedan segment.

Built on the AEP 3.0 platform, the car is claimed to have a large cabin room but has a compact size so it is suitable for Indonesian consumers.

Not wanting to lose to other electric vehicle players, GAC Aion gave this model with an LFP battery with a capacity of 55.2 kWh, resulting in a range of up to 442 km in one charge.

Speaking of performance, the ES model is equipped with a 135-dk electric motor and 225-Nm torque so that it should be taken into account as an electric-powered sedan sold in Indonesia.

In GIIAS 2024, the manufacturer based in Guangzhou, China priced the ES model quite competitive worth IDR 386 million On The Road DKI Jakarta.

BYD Seal

With a five-door sedan style, BYD Seal also stole the show. The exterior is equipped with a headlights featuring a unique double-light cluster creating a balance impression. The back lights are arranged in a point matrix that spreads across the back.

This Chinese car has an impressive performance with electric motors that allow acceleration from 0 to 100 km/hour in 3.8 seconds. BYD Seal also has a battery with a range of up to 650 km in full battery condition.

The price of this model ranges from Rp629 million for the Premium Variant type and Rp719 million for the Performance Variant type, based on the recommendations of On The Road DKI Jakarta.

BMW i5 M60

BMW i5 M60 is an electric sedan that not only has a sporty appearance than other variants, but also brings better performance so that it offers German driving fun.

This car is given sporty equipment as well as aggressiveness with 21-inch BMW Individual Aerodynamic Wheels 954 which covers the Red High Gloss M Sport brakes.

Just like other variants, i5 M60 also has a Iconic Glow' grip, but also has an M Specific Diffuser on the back available in some color choices, including Frozen.

This car is armed by an electric motor in collaboration with an xDrive driver who can produce 601 dk of power and a torque of 820 Nm. With the help of the M Sport Boost and M Launch Control features, i50 M60 is able to run from 0 to 100 km/hour in less than 4 seconds.

The i5 M60 has an 81.2 kWh capacity battery, and can travel with a distance of up to 516 km according to the WLTP and can even be increased to 25 percent thanks to the MAX RANGE feature.

This model is the most expensive variant compared to other i5 with a tag of up to IDR 2.777 billion Off The Road DKI Jakarta.

Porsche Taycan Facelift

Porsche Indonesia is present at GIIAS 2024 bringing its newest line of models, including Taycan facelift which was launched a few months ago globally.

Taycan was introduced in 2019 and is now getting a refresher for the first time. The manufacturer carried out several overhauls on the front bumper, main lights, and ventilation for wind flow.

This car also has a higher performance than the previous base variant of up to 408 ps, then Performance Battery Plus to 435 ps and Taycan 4S can generate 544 ps of power up to 598 ps.

The Turbo S variant also experienced an increase in energy of up to 932 ps which was able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hour in just 2.4 seconds.

In terms of distance, the model carries 93 kWh to 105 kWh of batteries which are claimed to have increased in terms of distance. The standard version can offer a range of 503 km to 678 km. Meanwhile, the Turbo S variant rose 558-630 km in one charge.

Based on the brand configurator page, Taycan is priced from IDR 3.499 billion to IDR 5.7 billion Off The Road DKI Jakarta.