Heaptalk, Jakarta — PT Inchcape Indomobil Distribution Indonesia (Mercedes-Benz) announced that it had delivered 16 electric vehicles to the Presidential Secretariat Office (KSP).
According to PT Inchcape, the handover of these 16 electric vehicles to KSP supports the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. “This significant contribution to this historic event underscores Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to sustainable mobility and supports the Indonesian government’s goal to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Indonesia,” explained Khoo Shao Tze, President Director of Inchcape Automotive Indonesia.
Khoo Shao Tze also mentioned that three Mercedes-Benz EQ models will be used in the upcoming Independence Day celebrations: the EQE Saloon, EQE SUV, and EQS Saloon. These vehicles represent Mercedes-Benz’s finest in terms of luxury, engineering innovation, and eco-friendly technology. Using these vehicles at the historic event in the new capital city (IKN) further solidifies Mercedes-Benz’s dedication to its global electrification strategy.
“Mercedes-Benz’s participation in this event goes beyond mere celebration; it reflects our commitment to significantly driving the transformation towards electric vehicles in Indonesia. We are thrilled to see our electric vehicles play a key role in shaping the future of mobility in IKN,” he added.
As additional information, Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles will be used for Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day celebration in IKN, continuing various activities carried out by Mercedes-Benz to promote the transition to electric vehicle usage in Indonesia.
In June 2024, Mercedes-Benz Indonesia officially launched its latest EQE SUV, priced at Rp2.85 billion OTR Jakarta. Furthermore, the electric sedan Mercedes-Benz EQE Saloon is priced at Rp2.3 billion. Meanwhile, the EQS model is priced between Rp2.98 billion and Rp3.95 billion, according to the latest data from Indonesia’s Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo), the passenger car sales reached 1,279 units from January to July 2024, based on wholesale figures.
