Not Even A Week Introduced, BYD Indonesia Records 300 Pre Bookings For More Electric Cars

BYD Dolphin. (Photo: Afrizal/VOI)

JAKARTA - The choice of electric cars in Indonesia is increasingly diverse after the entry of the Chinese giant BYD, which is now the largest global manufacturer in the environmentally friendly vehicle segment.

After officially entering and bringing three products, namely Seal, Atto 3 and Dolphin on January 18, as of Monday, January 23, BYD Indonesia recorded nearly 300 pre bookings, meaning that it received special attention.

"Until last night I got a quick report of 300 more, for pre-booking it means it's quite high," said Luther T. Panjaitan, Head of Marketing Communication of PT BYD Motor Indonesia, in an interview session with the media crew at Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta.

However, he did not elaborate in more detail on what models are most popular with the public, to pre-book BYD electric cars.

"I may have to see the details, but what does it mean, that's their enthusiasm (consumers), because I don't know the price yet but I already want to do pre-booking," he added.

On the same occasion, he also did not elaborate on the details related to pre-booking, whether prospective consumers used a signature (face money) or not.

"If I'm not mistaken, it's the level at the dealer, but it should be pre-booking that isn't too binding. It means that it only shows a lot of attention," he explained.

As is known, BYD Indonesia seems very serious in working on the Indonesian market because it has described various long-term plans. As well as targeting to present 50 networks of dealers by 2024.

"Until the end of 2024, we are optimistic that we will provide up to 50 sales networks, by providing services to spare parts," said Eagle Zhao as President Director of PT BYD Indonesia, some time ago in Jakarta.