At IIMS 2024 Jokowi Affirms Indonesia's Automotive Future Is EV

President Jokowi toured the IIMS 2024 exhibition area. (Photo: Bagus Muhammad Hafizh / VOI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024 will officially start today until February 25. This annual event was enlivened by a number of automotive industry players consisting of car, motorcycle, aftermarket, and accessories brands.

One of the largest annual automotive events in Indonesia was opened by the president of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, and several other ranks of ministers, which took place at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.

The man who is familiarly called Jokowi is quite impressed with the 2024 edition IIMS exhibition which shows off various types of vehicles ranging from hybrid to electric cars and hopes that Indonesia's automotive future is electrification.

"Many are on display, electric cars. Yes, Indonesia's automotive future is in electric cars because we have nickel raw materials and others," Jokowi said during an interview with the media on the sidelines of an event in Kemayoran, Thursday, February 15.

However, he has not provided certainty about the addition of electric car incentives in Indonesia. However, his party is currently pushing for a reduction in VAT which can contribute to increasing EV sales.

"Not yet. However, we have pushed with a reduction in VAT and are expected to encourage sales and reverse it to encourage EV subsidies in Indonesia," added Jokowi.

It is known that IIMS is a prestigious automotive event in Indonesia, presenting the latest innovations from the Brand Holder Agent (APM) and overall automotive industry players.

In addition, this year's event also features a fishing community, as well as introducing it to the public about the maritime industry, through the Indonesian Boating Gathering community.

The organizers officially set the entrance ticket price for IIMS 2024 specifically for the first day of February 15, which is priced at IDR 150,000. Then IDR 50,000 for Monday to Thursday, IDR 85,000 for Friday to Sunday.

Meanwhile, visitors who want to experience a concert at Infinite Live, can buy a combination ticket worth IDR 75,000 for Monday to Thursday (valid on February 20 and 22 and IDR 185,000 for the weekend.