Mercedes-Benz Ready To Bring Electric Cars To Indonesia In 2021

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JAKARTA - President Director of PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia Choi Duk-jun announced his company's plan to bring a series of electric cars to Indonesia in 2021.

"As we know, the automotive industry is currently starting to shift to electric vehicles. We hope to launch a Mercedes-Benz electric car in 2021 with the possibility of three models that we will bring," Choi said at a media conference in Jakarta some time ago.

He said his party would also continue to monitor and follow a number of regulations from the Indonesian government in 2021 regarding electric vehicles, complementary infrastructure, and tax incentives, which are planned to be implemented in October 2021.

"We are waiting for a more definite regulation from Indonesia. We have prepared it, but the schedule and details will follow," said Choi.

"We also hope that in 2022 there will be more lineups (Mercedes-Benz electric cars in Indonesia), following a more prepared and mature market," he added.

MBDI's Product, Pricing, and Ordering Management Department Manager, Radite Erlangga also added that his party was also conducting studies related to the types of car segments, so that prices match the readiness of the electric car market in Indonesia.

"Not only for electric vehicles, but for all the cars we bring here, there are always studies such as products, specifications, prices, and others, whether this vehicle will be suitable for consumers and the Indonesian market," said Radite.

He also mentioned their first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) brought to Indonesia, the E 300 e EQ Power, at the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). According to Radite, this is also a study and reference for the Indonesian market. for electric vehicles for Mercedes-Benz.

"To enter a vehicle into Indonesia, we will consider whether the customer will be happy and suitable with this model. We calculate, sort, and we will plan it all. So, when the car comes in, it will be the right product for Indonesian customers," he concluded.