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China’s GAC starts operations at new Indonesia EV plant
China's GAC has commenced operations at its new electric vehicle plant in Jakarta, aiming to boost annual production capacity from 20,000 to 50,000 units for the Southeast Asia market. The Aion V, an electric midsize crossover with a 650 km range, is the first vehicle produced, with plans for more models, following the company's CKD factory launch in Malaysia last May.
Key points
- GAC has started operations at a new EV manufacturing plant in Jakarta.
- The plant's production capacity will increase from 20,000 to 50,000 units annually.
- The Aion V is the first model produced, featuring a range of 650 km.
- GAC has previously established a CKD factory for gasoline vehicles in Malaysia.
- The company operates other plants in Nigeria and Thailand and is planning another in Brazil next year.
Why it matters
- This development aligns with the 2025 IT trend of increased electric vehicle adoption.
- China's aggressive expansion into Southeast Asia mirrors its global strategy in the automobile market.
- GAC's partnerships with Toyota and Honda highlight the shared effort to innovate in EV space.
GAC's expansion into Indonesia marks a significant step in its EV strategy, reflecting the global shift towards electric vehicles and the increasing competition in the Southeast Asian automotive market.