BYD Targets 4,200 Vehicle Orders at GIIAS 2026
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- BYD Indonesia aims to secure 4,200 vehicle orders during the GIIAS 2026 auto show.
- The company plans to boost sales with new products like the BYD M6 DM plug-in hybrid EV and is optimistic about its reception.
- BYD is also producing the M6 model domestically, meeting government requirements for local component levels.
BYD Indonesia is targeting 4,200 vehicle orders at the upcoming Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, aiming to surpass its previous achievement. Luther T. Panjaitan, Head of PR & Government Relations for PT BYD Motor Indonesia, expressed optimism about market trends, noting an expected increase in the second half of 2026. The electric vehicle market has already seen significant growth, with a 39.4 percent rise in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
We will monitor it, and then it can be conveyed.
To achieve its sales goals, BYD will introduce new models, including the BYD M6 DM, a plug-in hybrid EV, and high-end vehicles like the Denza. The company has seen a strong initial response to the M6 DM in Indonesia, with nearly 400 units sold in the first three days, making it a top-selling PHEV model.
It is one of the top-selling PHEV products, with almost 400 units sold.
BYD is also manufacturing the M6 model in Indonesia, ensuring it meets the government's local component requirement of over 40 percent. This domestic production does not compromise the quality or components compared to the international version. Visitors can find BYD's display, featuring popular models like the BYD Atto 1, at Hall 10 of ICE BSD City in Tangerang during GIIAS 2026.
We have reached the TKDN (Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri) level in accordance with government directives, which is above 40 percent.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.