Electric Vehicle Sales Trend Rises, Changan Requests Continuation of Incentives

The trend in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Indonesia continues to show a positive graph. Along with the significant increase in market share, automotive industry players hope the government can maintain this momentum by continuing incentive policies that have proven effective in attracting consumer interest.

Changan Indonesia CEO Setiawan Surya stated that his company still hopes the government will continue to provide incentives as they have been running so far. According to him, regulatory support in the form of tax relief is a crucial factor that makes electric vehicle prices more competitive and affordable for the wider public.

It is known that the automotive industry’s optimism regarding electrification is backed by strong data. The market share of electric cars is steadily increasing. Last year, electric cars held a 12.9% market share of total national vehicle sales. This positive trend continued into the beginning of this year, where in the first quarter of 2026, the market share had risen to 15.9%.

According to Setiawan, consumers are now more open and beginning to experience the comfort and efficiency offered by battery-based vehicles, compared to the concerns that arose during the early transition period. “Yes, it means it takes time for consumers to feel comfortable with this (electric cars). Of course, there were various worries before, many things that seemed impossible. Now they are more comfortable, more accustomed, yes, it definitely takes time,” said Setiawan.

With the continuity of policy support and a maturing ecosystem, industry players are optimistic that the penetration of electric vehicles in Indonesia will continue to expand. The presence of various new models in the domestic market, including aggressive steps from brands like Changan, is expected to accelerate the government’s targets in expanding the adoption of environmentally friendly vehicles in the country.