Indonesia's EV Push: Mass Production by 2028, Molinas Launch, and What It Means

On August 13, 2026, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto made a series of significant announcements that map out the country's accelerated path toward electric vehicle self-reliance. Speaking at the launch of the National Electric Motorcycle programme (Molinas), he laid out production timelines, adoption targets, infrastructure plans, and financing incentives — all aimed at reducing reliance on imported fuel and building a domestic EV manufacturing ecosystem.

Mass Production of Home-Grown EVs by 2028

Prabowo announced that Indonesia aims to begin mass production of domestically developed electric cars no later than 2028 . This target is a centerpiece of the government's push to increase EV adoption and achieve manufacturing self-reliance. The announcement was made at the launch of the Molinas programme in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java .

2030 EV Adoption Targets

The government has set the following ambitious targets for electric vehicles on Indonesian roads by 2030:

• Electric cars: 2 million units
• Electric motorcycles: 13 million units

These targets are part of a broader national roadmap to cut emissions and reduce dependence on imported energy .

The Subang Factory Complex: A Hub for EV Manufacturing

A key pillar of the plan is the development of a massive EV factory complex in Subang, West Java. Prabowo described the development during his speech, noting it is located near kilometer 84 on the road from Subang to Purwakarta .

The national EV complex is a phased development:

• Initial phase: 60 hectares with an annual production target of up to 50,000 vehicles
• Long-term expansion plan: 539-hectare facility with a potential capacity of up to 500,000 vehicles per year

This national complex sits within a broader industrial zone that is already attracting major global players:

BYD has built a plant in Subang spanning 126 hectares, with an annual production target of 150,000 EV units. Mass production at BYD's Subang plant was expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026 . The Chinese automaker has framed this as Southeast Asia's largest new energy vehicle base .

VinFast, the Vietnamese EV maker, also operates a 171-hectare plant in the same Subang industrial area. Its initial phase has a capacity of 50,000 units per year, with an expansion plan targeting up to 350,000 units annually .

The buildup in Subang positions West Java as Indonesia's primary EV manufacturing corridor.

National Electric Motorcycle Programme (Molinas)

Prabowo officially launched the National Electric Motorcycle (Molinas) programme on August 13, 2026, at the Alva manufacturing plant in Cikarang, Bekasi . The programme is more than a single vehicle — it aims to build an integrated ecosystem spanning manufacturing, batteries, charging infrastructure, and after-sales services .

The initiative unites private companies, state-owned enterprises, and academic institutions under a national platform designed to strengthen Indonesia's technological independence and reduce reliance on imported components .

Prabowo set a domestic production target of 2 million national electric motorcycles and urged domestic manufacturers to scale up . Speaking at the event, he commended the local manufacturer Indika Energy Group, which has produced 20,000 electric motorcycles to date, and challenged them to reach 200,000 .

Loan Incentives to Boost Electric Scooter Sales

To make electric scooters more affordable and spur adoption, the government announced that state-owned banks will offer cheap vehicle loans with longer tenors (extended repayment periods) .

Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani, who is also CEO of the sovereign wealth fund Danantara, confirmed the measure at the Molinas launch event . Additionally, the government said it would explore lowering financing rates and eliminating administrative fees for electric motorcycle purchases .

Prabowo also hinted at a trade-in scheme that would allow people to replace their conventional petrol-powered motorcycles with electric scooters, though further details were not provided at the event .

Together, these announcements signal Indonesia's most coordinated push yet toward an electric vehicle future — one built on local manufacturing, growing infrastructure, and consumer-friendly financing.