Chery's Response To The Possibility Of The Government Giving Hybrid Vehicle Incentives

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Plug-In Hybrid. (Doc. Chery International)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian automotive market is experiencing a high passion for hybrid vehicles, including Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Great Wall Motor (GWM), and Wuling.

In fact, vehicle manufacturers such as Morris Garage (MG) have introduced the first hybrid model in Indonesia, called VS HEV. Even though it contributes to the creation of clean air, there are still questions about whether hybrid vehicles will get the same incentives as electric vehicles (EVs) in Indonesia. Even so, some manufacturers have not marketed hybrid vehicles in Indonesia.

Meanwhile, Chery succeeded with the launch of the EV Omoda E5, Chery, so far has not launched a hybrid vehicle. However, this Chinese manufacturer welcomes the possibility of this incentive regulation.

Assistant President Director of PT Chery Sales Indonesia, Zheng Shuo, said that his party would conduct further studies if the government stipulates the regulation next year, and plans to introduce a hybrid technology model.

"If the government imposes a hybrid incentive next year, we will definitely conduct further studies and will most likely introduce this car in Indonesia," Zheng said when interviewed by the media at Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, on Friday, March 22.

He added that currently his party is focusing on existing products, including pure combustion engines (ICE) which have a more affordable price compared to hybrid products.

"We are currently only going to introduce pure ICE because of its easy maintenance and more affordable prices," Zheng added. During 2023, out of a total of 1,005,802 units of four-wheeled vehicles sold in Indonesia, 54,656 of them were hybrid cars.