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        "id": 1704721,
        "msgid": "phev-becomes-transition-solution-suitable-for-indonesian-consumers-1777337482",
        "date": "2026-04-28 07:22:00",
        "title": "PHEV Becomes Transition Solution, Suitable for Indonesian Consumers",
        "author": "Agung Kurniawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are gaining attention in Indonesia as a practical bridge to full electrification, addressing consumer concerns over limited charging infrastructure. According to Andry Ciu, CEO, PHEVs allow users to experience electric driving while mitigating range anxiety for long trips outside Java, such as to Sumatra, Kalimantan, or Sulawesi. This aligns with Indonesian consumers' cautious approach, often opting for versatile vehicles like seven-seaters for family needs, making PHEVs a relevant solution for the country's current conditions.",
        "content": "<p>BEIJING, KOMPAS.com \u2013 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are\nbeginning to attract interest as a transitional solution towards the\nelectrification era in Indonesia. This technology is considered capable\nof addressing consumer concerns, particularly regarding the limitations\nof infrastructure for pure electric vehicles. CEO Andry Ciu explained\nthat in the Chinese market, PHEVs have a different character compared to\nconventional hybrids. According to him, the presence of PHEVs was\noriginally intended to bridge the shift from conventional vehicles to\nfully electric cars. \u201cActually, PHEVs were born to facilitate the\ntransition to electrification, especially in areas where infrastructure\nis still limited. So users can still experience electric vehicles,\u201d he\nsaid. Furthermore, Andry assessed that the characteristics of consumers\nin Indonesia also play an important role in the adoption of electrified\nvehicles. \u201cIn Indonesia, consumers tend to consider many factors,\u201d he\nsaid. \u201cFor example, why do many choose seven-seater cars, even though\ndaily use is often just for one or two people. The reason is simple, to\nbe prepared in case it\u2019s needed at any time, for instance, when\ntravelling with family or going home for holidays,\u201d he added. This\nmindset, Andry continued, also applies to electric vehicles. There is\nstill concern when using the car for long-distance trips, especially in\nareas with uneven charging infrastructure. \u201cThere is concern when using\nit outside the city, especially because the infrastructure is not yet\nevenly distributed. Moreover, users in Indonesia are not only on Java\nIsland, but also in Sumatra, Kalimantan, up to Sulawesi,\u201d he stated.\nTherefore, PHEVs are seen as a relevant solution for the current\nsituation.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/phev-becomes-transition-solution-suitable-for-indonesian-consumers-1777337482",
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