Toyota and CATL Collaborate on Electric Vehicle Battery Development in Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) is partnering with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) to develop the production of electric vehicle batteries in Indonesia.
TMMIN President Director Nandi Julyanto stated in a confirmed release in Jakarta on Monday that this collaboration represents a strategic step in strengthening the national electric vehicle industry ecosystem, particularly in the battery supply chain from upstream to downstream.
The partnership was announced to coincide with the 55th anniversary of Toyota Indonesia. Under this collaboration, TMMIN is allocating an investment of Rp1.3 trillion to increase battery production capacity while promoting the localisation of key components domestically.
He further explained that the collaboration with CATL will expand battery production capabilities, not only in assembly but also up to the production of battery cells and modules.
He noted that TMMIN currently has a battery pack production line at its Karawang plant in West Java to produce batteries for the Toyota Kijang Innova Zenix HEV, Veloz HEV, and Yaris Cross HEV.
Through this strategic collaboration with CATL in Indonesia, the company aims to enhance battery assembly pack production capabilities up to the comprehensive manufacture of battery cells and modules.
“Battery cell and module components, which are currently imported, will in the future be produced by Indonesian human resources. This partnership will not only expand investments but also support Toyota’s multipathway initiative towards carbon neutrality through strengthening the local supply chain,” he said.
Through this collaboration, Toyota is also deepening the localisation of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) batteries to reduce import dependency while enhancing the competitiveness of the national automotive industry.
Strengthening domestic production capacity is expected to propel Indonesia to become a base for the production and export of electric vehicles and their key components to global markets.
The company targets battery exports starting from the second half of 2026, both in the form of batteries installed on vehicles and separate battery components.
He stated that this step marks Indonesia’s increasingly important role in the global electric vehicle supply chain.
Meanwhile, TMMIN Vice President Director Bob Azam emphasised that battery industry development will also strengthen the overall transformation of the national automotive sector.
According to him, this process will gradually reinforce the existing supply chain by developing the capabilities of conventional vehicle manufacturing to fully produce electric vehicles, particularly HEVs.
“Thus, in addition to maintaining the existing supplier ecosystem, TMMIN is also progressively enhancing and potentially attracting new supply chain partners to support the industry transformation,” he said.
Data from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) records that electric vehicle sales throughout 2025 reached 177,367 units, a 71% growth compared to the previous year.
Electric vehicle production also reached 127,420 units, with the largest contribution coming from the HEV segment.