Saige Opens Second Electric Vehicle Factory in Indonesia, Launches Five New Models
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Saige has opened its second electric vehicle factory in Karawang, Indonesia, with a capacity of one million units annually.
- The new facility will produce electric bikes, motorcycles, and three-wheeled vehicles, launching five new models including the SG Apex electric motorcycle.
- Saige aims to localize its supply chain, develop technology-based products, and build a comprehensive service ecosystem in Indonesia over the next three to five years.
Saige Group has officially inaugurated its second electric vehicle factory in Indonesia, located in the Surya Cipta industrial area in Karawang, West Java. This new facility, spread over five hectares, signifies the company's expansion into the Southeast Asian market and strengthens Indonesia's role in Saige's global production chain. The factory boasts an annual production capacity of up to one million vehicles and a storage capacity of 1.25 million units.
The Karawang plant will manufacture a range of electric vehicles, including electric bicycles, motorcycles, and three-wheeled vehicles for both passenger and cargo transport. The inauguration on Saturday, May 30, 2026, coincided with the launch of five new electric models. Four are electric bicycles: Latte Pro, Macha, Luna Mini, and Vintage. The fifth is the SG Apex electric motorcycle, equipped with a 1,500-watt motor, a 60V24Ah lithium battery, capable of reaching 75 kilometers per hour and traveling up to 70 kilometers on a single charge.
Your support has strengthened the Saige brand's foundation and further solidified our decision to invest and build production facilities in Indonesia.
Jordan Lee, General Manager International for Saige, stated that the factory's construction is a direct result of the company's business growth in Indonesia. He credited the support from marketing networks, business partners, and consumers for driving Saige's increased investment. "Your support has strengthened the Saige brand's foundation and further solidified our decision to invest and build production facilities in Indonesia," Lee remarked during the opening ceremony.
Lee further explained that Indonesia has been chosen as the hub for developing the Southeast Asian market. Saige is implementing the same production and quality control standards used at its facilities in China. "We will apply the same quality control system as our headquarters, from the production process, testing standards to the management system. This ensures that electric vehicles produced in Indonesia have the same quality as products manufactured in China," he said. Saige Indonesia's strategy for the next few years focuses on expanding supply chain localization, developing technology-driven products, and establishing a more complete service ecosystem, aiming to become a significant electric vehicle brand in Indonesia within five years. The company has also partnered with Bank BCA and Bank BRI to offer financing options to consumers.
We will apply the same quality control system as our headquarters, from the production process, testing standards to the management system. This ensures that electric vehicles produced in Indonesia have the same quality as products manufactured in China.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.