Geely Auto Announces Entry To Indonesia, Announces Pre-Sale Of Electric SUV, EX5

Geely Auto announced its entry into Indonesia with the pre-sale of its flagship electric SUV, the Geely EX5. It also announced the plans for local manufacturing in Indonesia, partnering with Indonesian automotive firm PT Handal Indonesia Motor to establish production facilities in the industrial hub of Bekasi.

“Indonesia represents an exciting new chapter for Geely,” said Evin Ye, Vice President of Geely Automobile International Corporation (GAIC), “We are committed to bringing Indonesian consumers cutting-edge technology and sustainable mobility solutions, supported by an exceptional user experience.”

Since establishing its Indonesian subsidiary in November 2024, Geely Auto has partnered with 6 local dealers to build its presence in the right-hand drive market. The company aims to establish 100 sales and service outlets throughout Indonesia within the next 3 years, building a comprehensive network. Geely will continue to enhance its localised operations to deliver a brand experience to Indonesian consumers.

“It is wonderful to see Geely taking a significant step by introducing a brand-new model to Indonesia market,” said Cahyo Purnomo, Investment Promotion Director - Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), “It will not only benefit the local automotive industry, but also bring benefits to the economy and ultimately offer better prices for our customers.”

The strategic partnership with PT Handal Indonesia Motor will center on the Bekasi Phase II manufacturing facility. Set for completion in Q2 2025, the plant will begin production of the Geely EX5 in Q3. Built to meet Indonesian local production (TKDN) standards, the facility will feature Geely's advanced battery technology and assembly processes.

As Geely's seventh overseas manufacturing facility, the Bekasi plant signifies expansion of the company's global production network, positioning Geely for further growth in key international markets. Beyond the Geely EX5 production, the facility's three-year roadmap includes developing vehicle portfolio spanning SUVs, MPVs, and other segments, with powertrains ranging from pure electric to plug-in hybrid and conventional options.

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“The partnership with Handal underscores our long-term commitment to Indonesia,” Victor Gao, CEO of Geely Auto Indonesia, “We share a vision of driving innovation and advancing the local automotive sector. By combining our strengths in technology and manufacturing, we aim to set new benchmarks for Indonesia's automotive industry.”

The Geely EX5 combines design, features, and safety. It achieves space efficiency with a 67.2% utilisation rate through interior design. The car features a cockpit powered by Flyme Auto, including a multilingual “Hi Geely” voice assistant supporting 10 languages. The Geely EX5 is equipped with ADAS Level 2, which encompasses adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assistance.