BMW Indonesia Hands Over 45 Electric Vehicles For The Inauguration Of The President And Vice President Of The Republic Of Indonesia

BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport and BMW i7 xDrive Gran Lusso which were handed over to the Ministry of State Secretariat for the event of the President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia. (Doc. BMW Group Indonesia)

JAKARTA - BMW Indonesia announced strategic cooperation with the Ministry of State Secretariat (Kemensetneg) to provide support for the success of state events in the inauguration of the President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia.

The company provides 45 units of electric vehicles including 25 BMW i5 units and 20 BMW i7 units which will visit on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the DPR/MPR RI Building.

Director of Communications BMW Group Indonesia, Jodie O'tania, said the presence of these vehicles proves that the brand's commitment to providing not only luxury mobility, but also to create a sustainable ecosystem.

"This commitment to continue to work strategically with the Ministry of State Secretariat affirms BMW's dedication to support state important events by presenting vehicles that are not only luxurious but also environmentally friendly," said Jodie in a statement received, Saturday, October 19.

This is the umpteenth time the manufacturer from Germany and the Indonesian government have built this collaboration. Previously, they provided iX electric cars for the ASEAN 2023 Summit, the ASEAN Plus Summit and the AIS Summit with i7, as well as the World Water Forum Summit with i7 and i5.

The units provided for the inauguration of the new President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia are i5 eDrive40 M Sport and i7 xDrive Gran Lusso.

VMW i5 eDrive 40 M Sport carries a modern exterior and sport with 20 inches M aerodynamics wheels 939 M Bicolour Black Gray and Dark Blue Metallic M Sport brakes highlight their dynamic characteristics.

In the cabin, the i5 eDrive40 M Sport is equipped with advanced features, including the BMW Digital Key Plus, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, a 14.9-inch central touch screen with support from the wireless and Android Auto Apple CarPlay, as well as wireless charger Qi.

The i5 performance is supported by a single electric motor at the back which is capable of producing 340 dk of power and 430 Nm of torque. This car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hour within 6 seconds with a maximum speed of 193 km/hour.

In addition, i5 is powered by an 81.2 kWh battery that allows the car to cover a distance of up to 582 km based on the WLTP value.

Meanwhile, i7 xDrive Gran Lusso has a limousine style with a fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, which allows it to charge from 0 to 80 percent in 38 minutes with a DC fast charging 195 kW. With a battery capacity of 101.7 kWh, i7 xDrive60 Gran Lusso can cover a distance of up to 625 km.

In addition to being emission-free, BMW i7 xDrive60 Gran Lusso has an impressive performance with a double electric motor mounted on the front and back with a power of up to 544 dk and a 745 Nm torque. Thus, making the luxury sedan accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hour in just 4.7 seconds.

BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport is priced at IDR 2.177 billion Off The Road and is available on the brand's official dealer network. Meanwhile, i7 xDrive60 Gran Lusso is sold for IDR 3.247 billion Off The Road.