Growth of Hybrid Cars in Indonesia, PHEV Soaring

Whereas in 2024, PHEV wholesales only reached 136 units. In 2025, the number rose sharply and held a market share of 0.7 percent.

PHEVs Becoming More Popular

Japanese brands like Toyota and Mitsubishi had previously sold PHEVs. However, their prices were Rp 1 billion and up.

Over time, Chinese car brands like Chery brought in the Tiggo 8 CSH for the first time, a seven-seater Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) PHEV.

This became an interesting development because the price could be pushed down to the Rp 500 million range, 50 percent lower than its competitors.

Geely also took a similar step by introducing the Starray EM-i, which can accommodate five passengers.

Price seems to play an important role in popularizing PHEVs in the country. Although it is a relatively new technology, the variety of models from different brands becomes a separate consideration for consumers.

Hybrid Car Wholesales in Indonesia 2019-2025

January-December 2019 (Total: 812 units)

• HEV: 787 units
• PHEV: 25 units

January-December 2020 (Total: 1,199 units)

• HEV: 1,191 units
• PHEV: 8 units

January-December 2021 (Total: 2,518 units)

• HEV: 2,472 units
• PHEV: 46 units

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January-December 2022 (Total: 10,354 units)

• HEV: 10,344 units
• PHEV: 10 units

January-December 2023 (Total: 54,307 units)

• HEV: 54,179 units
• PHEV: 128 units

January-December 2024 (Total: 60,039 units)

• HEV: 59,903 units
• PHEV: 136 units

January-December 2025 (Total: 72,213 units)

• HEV: 65,943 units
• PHEV: 5,270 units