MAB Prepares New Factory in East Java, Producing 150 Units Per Month

KatadataOTO – To work on the commercial electric vehicle market, PT Mobil Anak Bangsa or MAB claims to have made various preparations. Not only have they partnered with a local company as a distributor, but they have also prepared a new factory in East Java.

This step was taken to facilitate the transportation of units that will be sold in eastern Indonesia.

“We will produce units at our second factory in Pasuruan, East Java, so from a transportation perspective, it won't be too far. The production capacity is also quite large, at around 150 units per month,” said Kelik Irwantono, CEO of PT Mobil Anak Bangsa in Jakarta (24/06).

Not only that, he has also targeted selling at least 300 electric vehicle units in eastern Indonesia by the end of the year. Therefore, they will also build various facilities to ensure customer satisfaction.

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“For battery charging, we have spoken with PLN to ensure the availability and stability of power,” he added.

It was previously reported that MAB has officially entered the electric vehicle market in Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua. They will partner with PT Mata Cahaya Timur to become the distributor in these three regions.

In addition to building a 3S (Sales, Service, and Sparepart) concept dealership. They are also responsible for vehicle sales activities, providing after-sales services, and official spare parts.

The appointment of PT Mata Cahaya Timur as MAB's distributor in Indonesia is claimed not to be a random choice. They claim to have ensured that the company truly knows its potential customers.

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Moreover, this partnership will last for quite a long time, reaching two years. The products to be marketed by PT Mata Cahaya Timur include the Electric Heavy Truck 6x4, Electric Heavy Truck 8x4, Electric Double Cabin, and the Electro Electric Motorcycle.

“The most sought-after vehicle is the Electric Heavy Truck 6x4. This model is very suitable for use in mining areas with difficult terrain,” Kelik concluded.