Stellantis Partners with Indomobil to Bring Leapmotor Electric Vehicles to Indonesia
Competition in Indonesia’s electric vehicle market is intensifying. Following earlier entries by various global manufacturers and Chinese brands, a strategic collaboration between Stellantis and PT Indomobil National Distributor is now preparing to introduce new electric vehicle models in the country from 2026 onwards.
The strategic agreement between Stellantis and Indomobil was signed in Jakarta. Through this partnership, Indomobil will serve as the distributor of Leapmotor electric vehicles in Indonesia whilst introducing the brand’s products to domestic consumers under the Stellantis Brand House banner.
Tan Kim Piauw, Chief Executive Officer of PT Indomobil National Distributor, stated that the collaboration forms part of efforts to expand electrification vehicle options for Indonesian consumers.
According to him, Leapmotor is valued for its robust electric vehicle technology combination and mature engineering approach. This is expected to address the mobility needs of urban populations increasingly seeking practical and efficient vehicles.
“Through this collaboration, we aim to introduce more electrification vehicle options that have gained global recognition,” said Tan.
Leapmotor was established in 2015 in Hangzhou, China. Vehicles for the Indonesian market will be assembled domestically whilst maintaining global quality standards.
Leapmotor’s presence in Indonesia forms part of a global partnership between Stellantis and Leapmotor. At the international level, both companies have established a joint venture called Leapmotor International.
In this structure, Stellantis holds a 51 per cent stake, whilst Leapmotor holds 49 per cent. This entity is tasked with developing and marketing Leapmotor’s new energy vehicles (NEVs) across markets outside China.
For Leapmotor, this partnership provides access to Stellantis’s global distribution network, quality standards, and automotive infrastructure. Meanwhile, Stellantis gains an additional electric vehicle portfolio with a relatively novel technological approach.
One of Leapmotor’s key strengths lies in its internal technology development capability. The company claims to independently produce over 60 per cent of vehicle components through in-house research and engineering development.
This approach makes Leapmotor relatively efficient in production costs whilst enabling faster electric vehicle technology integration.
The company’s growth is evident from its production scale. In September 2025, Leapmotor recorded its one millionth vehicle produced globally—a significant milestone for an electric vehicle manufacturer that is a relatively new player in the global automotive industry.
Leapmotor’s entry adds to the list of electric vehicle manufacturers entering the domestic market. In recent years, several global and Chinese brands have begun aggressively targeting the Indonesian market amid the push for electrification in the transportation sector.
Should Leapmotor’s distribution strategy and pricing prove competitive, its presence has the potential to intensify competition in Indonesia’s electric vehicle market.