Electric Cars Hit with Tax, GAC Aion Prepares Attractive Promotions for Consumers

GUANGZHOU, KOMPAS.com – The government has officially issued a new regulation that changes the tax scheme for electric vehicles in Indonesia. Through Permendagri No. 11 of 2026, the government stipulates that battery-based electric vehicles are now subject to taxation. Despite the new regulation on the electric vehicle tax scheme, GAC Aion Indonesia’s CEO, Andry Ciu, emphasised that the company remains committed to providing conveniences for prospective electric vehicle owners. “For consumers who want to obtain facilities with still low taxes, they must accelerate their purchases,” Andry stated. Andry said the company will offer various sales programmes to ease the burden on prospective consumers. “Of course, we will continue to provide attractive promotions and credit packages that are more convenient for consumers,” he said. However, Andry issued an important note for the public still delaying their purchases. According to him, the best time to acquire an electric vehicle is now. As is known, the government has officially issued Minister of Home Affairs Regulation (Permendagri) No. 11 of 2026. This means that electric vehicles are now subject to tax under the regulation, but the amount is not necessarily full. Local governments are still given room to provide incentives in the form of tax reductions or relief according to each region’s policies.