Ford Opens Opportunities To Present Electrified Vehicles In Indonesia, Mustang Mach-E?

Ford Mustang Mach-E. (Doc. Ford Motor Company)

JAKARTA - Ford is one of many automotive manufacturers in Indonesia that has not offered electrification vehicles, be it hybrid or battery-based electric cars (BEVs).

Given that the manufacturer has sold environmentally friendly vehicles globally, what are Ford's chances of offering electrified cars in the country's market?

Country Manager of RMA Indonesia, Toto Suharto, said that his party is currently studying the opportunity for electrification vehicles to be present for the national market.

"Currently, we are researching and studying so that later when the car arrives, the user can use this vehicle properly. So it is possible, we will go that way," Toto said when met by reporters at the breaking of the fast with the media in Kebayoran, Jakarta, Monday, March 10.

Toto also added that his party needs to consider this carefully and which vehicles are suitable for Indonesian consumers.

"We see several types suitable for Indonesia, so we are studying whether hybrid, plug-in, or BEV have good sustainability here in the future," added Toto.

He also explained that global models such as Mustang Mach-E have opportunities for the Indonesian market. However, it all depends on the market situation whether the model is suitable for Indonesian consumers or not.

"Di global ada Mustang Mach-E, tapi itu tergantung pasar ya jadi mobil tersebut hadir untuk berbagai negara saja," terang Toto.

Ford Mustang Mach-E is a tough crossover-shaped car combined with a sporty element. Its name is inspired by one of its legendary muscle car, Mustang.

Speaking of performance, the Premium driving all wheels (AWD) has an electric motor of 346 cellphones and a torque of 580 Nm which can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hour in 4.8 seconds. Then, the highest speed reaches 180 km/hour.

Meanwhile, GT type as the highest equipped with 480 dk electric motors and 813 Nm peak torque with a top speed of 200 km/hour with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.

Questioning the battery, the Mach-E Mustang has an 88 kWh battery for the Premium type which can provide a distance of 540 km. Meanwhile, the GT variant has a battery capacity similar to a lower range of 500 km.