Chinese automaker serves Indonesia-Africa forum with green mobility solutions

Photo taken on Sept. 1, 2024, shows Wuling electric vehicles at Wuling Jimbaran Pool for the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

Wuling Motors solidifies its partnership with the Indonesian government, supplying over 150 electric vehicles for the second Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, reinforcing support for Indonesia's eco-friendly transport vision and local electric vehicle industry development.

BALI, Indonesia, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- "Wuling has now partnered with the Indonesian government for six international conferences," Liu Yan, marketing director of Wuling Motors, told Xinhua on Sunday in Bali, Indonesia, highlighting the company's ongoing collaboration with the Indonesian government.

The second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF), organized by the Indonesian government, is scheduled to take place in Bali on Sept. 1-3. Streets of Bali were adorned with Wuling electric vehicles (EVs) featuring the forum's vibrant logos, adding a striking visual element to the resort island.

The EVs, decorated with a wing pattern symbolizing openness and cooperation, and the slogan "Shaping Clean Tomorrow," underscored the forum's commitment to green and sustainable development.

Liu recounted Wuling's journey with the Indonesian government, which began in 2022 when the company provided 300 EVs for the G20 Summit. Since then, Wuling has supplied over 900 EVs for various high-profile international events hosted by the Indonesian government, including the ASEAN Summit, the Archipelagic and Island States Forum and the World Water Forum.

"Not a single safety or maintenance issue was reported. We ensured the seamless execution of these international conferences, and this flawless track record has earned high praise from the Indonesian Ministry of State Secretariat and other government departments," said Liu.

For the IAF, Wuling supplied 158 EVs, including 100 Wuling Binguo and 58 Wuling CloudEV models, to transport delegates from 52 countries. This partnership highlighted Wuling's commitment to support Indonesia's green transportation initiatives and the development of the local EV industry.

"Our primary goal is to support the Indonesian government's vision of shaping a clean and bright future by providing environmentally friendly, safe and efficient transportation options. Additionally, we aim to accelerate the establishment of an EV industry chain in Indonesia," Liu said.

To ensure the smooth operation of the vehicles during the forum, Wuling set up charging facilities at the parking center and provided 24-hour maintenance services with a team of 52 staff members. Furthermore, the company also conducted specialized training for 116 drivers from the Ministry of State Secretariat.

Photo taken on Sept. 1, 2024, shows a view of Wuling Jimbaran Pool for the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

Eka Danny Manjur, head of the General Bureau of the Ministry of State Secretariat, expressed optimism for continued collaboration with Wuling. "We hope that Wuling can continue to work with the Indonesian government for future international activities, supporting transformation to environmentally friendly transportation technology in Indonesia," said the official.

Notably, the two models used at the forum were manufactured at Wuling's factory in Cikarang, Indonesia, with a local content rate exceeding 40 percent to be in line with the Indonesian government's requirements. This demonstrates Wuling's strong commitment to support the local EV industry.

All Wuling's three models in Indonesia, CloudEV, Binguo and AirEV, meet the requirements, said Liu, adding that the company has directly employed more than 1,000 people in Indonesia, with over 10,000 jobs created across the supply chain.

He stressed that since entering the Indonesian market in 2017, Wuling has built a robust presence, serving over 150,000 customers and selling more than 22,000 EVs, gaining over 50 percent market share and becoming one of Indonesia's top-selling EV brands.

"Wuling's rapid investment in Indonesia's EV sector not only fosters the development of other local automakers but also attracts more Chinese EV brands in the Indonesian market, providing consumers with more choices," he added.