Volvo Trucks Has Not Selled Electric Trucks In Indonesia, This Is The Reason

Volvo Trucks FM Electric. (Doc. Volvo Trucks)

JAKARTA - The commercial vehicle industry in Indonesia is now decorated by an electrification model line that can smooth the wheels of the economy.

For example, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian (KTB) as a vehicle distributor from Mitsubishi Fuso officially started operations from its first electric truck in Indonesia, eCanter.

The electric truck is currently a distribution vehicle at PT Yusen Logistics Indonesia, and is a historic moment on the Fuso eCanter trip in Indonesia.

The manufacturer launched the electric truck with an 83 kWh battery capable of traveling 140 km with a GVM of 6 tons. In addition, this commercial vehicle comes with a wheelbase length of up to 3.4 meters so that it is suitable for transporting large loads.

Meanwhile, Volvo Trucks Indonesia introduced the FM Electric series in the country in September last year. The truck is for onroad needs. However, Volvo Trucks has not sold the heavy vehicle for several reasons.

President Director of PT Wahana Inti Selaras, Bambang Prijono, said that his party had not sold electric trucks in Indonesia because it was waiting for regulations from the government as a stimulus in its sales.

"Depending on the application, yes, currently in Indonesia, government regulations are only focusing on passenger cars. Meanwhile, goods cars such as electric trucks do not yet exist, so there are limitations," said Bambang when met by the media in Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday, February 5.

In addition, Volvo Trucks only provides heavy EV vehicles for on-road globally, while off-roads are still in development.

Bambang added that Volvo Trucks has no exact target of when the vehicle will arrive because its development is claimed to be more difficult than on-road.

"We don't have a definite target because it all depends on the readiness of trucks that can carry weight. Because as we know, mining trucks are now capable of transporting 325 tons of GVM, while 8x4 electric trucks are almost 60 tons of GVM. So, indeed mining electric trucks have not yet reached that large," concluded Bambang.