GAC Launches New EV Plant in Indonesia to Supply Southeast Asia
Chinese automaker GAC Group has officially commenced operations at its new electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Jakarta, Indonesia. This strategic move marks a significant expansion in the company's international footprint, with an initial annual production capacity of 20,000 units, which is planned to increase to 50,000 units. The plant aims to serve as a hub for supplying the entire Southeast Asian market. The first vehicle produced at the facility is the Aion V, a midsize crossover featuring a driving range of 650 kilometers, representing GAC's first global EV model. Additional models, including a seven-seater van, are scheduled for future production. This development follows GAC's establishment of its first overseas completely knocked down (CKD) factory for gasoline vehicles in Malaysia last year. The company already maintains production facilities in Nigeria and Thailand and has announced plans to open a new plant in Brazil next year. This expansion underscores GAC's aggressive strategy to compete in the global electric vehicle market and strengthen its presence in emerging economies across Asia, Africa, and South America.
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GAC Launches New EV Plant in Indonesia to Supply Southeast Asia
Chinese automaker GAC Group has officially commenced operations at its new electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Jakarta, Indonesia. This strategic move marks a significant expansion in the company's international footprint, with an initial annual production capacity of 20,000 units, which is planned to increase to 50,000 units. The plant aims to serve as a hub for supplying the entire Southeast Asian market. The first vehicle produced at the facility is the Aion V, a midsize crossover featuring a driving range of 650 kilometers, representing GAC's first global EV model. Additional models, including a seven-seater van, are scheduled for future production. This development follows GAC's establishment of its first overseas completely knocked down (CKD) factory for gasoline vehicles in Malaysia last year. The company already maintains production facilities in Nigeria and Thailand and has announced plans to open a new plant in Brazil next year. This expansion underscores GAC's aggressive strategy to compete in the global electric vehicle market and strengthen its presence in emerging economies across Asia, Africa, and South America.
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