Geely EX2 assembled in Indonesia; 46.5% native content material together with batteries, the principle base of ASEAN

Geely Auto Indonesia introduced that it has began native meeting operations (CKD) of the Geely EX2 compact EV by the PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM) manufacturing facility situated within the Purwakarta regency final Monday, January 19, 2026. Which means after the official launch on the nation’s market yesterday, prospects in Indonesia will proceed to obtain the mannequin within the CKD model.

In an official assertion issued by Geely Indonesia and reported by voi.idthe native content material on the Indonesian EX2 CKD reaches 46.5%, together with batteries equipped by native vendor Gotion. Nevertheless, Gotion solely put in the batteries in Indonesia with cells nonetheless imported from China.

The EX2 can also be Geely’s third mannequin to be assembled domestically in Indonesia after EX5 (eMas 7) And Starray EM-i (eMas 7 PHEV), the place the ability is able to producing 60 autos per day.

“The existence of our manufacturing facility in Indonesia exhibits Geely’s sturdy dedication to make this nation a serious automotive base in Southeast Asia,” stated Geely Auto Indonesia CEO Wu Chuxing.

In contrast to the EX2 twins in Malaysia ie Proton eMas 5 which launches right here in October 2025, although Proton’s EV manufacturing facility was inaugurated in September final yr, 216 prefix items which has been reported delivered to the client continues to be totally imported (CBU) from China. Actually, till now the CKD operation for Proton eMas 5 has not but began in Tanjong Malim.

Whereas for eMas 7 CKD which can start to be put in later, it’s truly nonetheless in semi-knocked down (SKD) standing with a package introduced from China, and Proton has not but revealed what proportion of native content material is used.

Again to the Geely EX2 within the Indonesian market, when it was launched yesterday this mannequin was legally bought at a value of 255 million rupiah (RM61k) for the essential Professional variant and 285 million rupiah (RM68k) for the highest variant Max. However particularly along with its launch, Geely Indonesia affords a particular low cost for patrons who purchase this mannequin earlier than February 15 or the primary 2,000 prospects at a value of 229,900,000 rupiah (RM55k) for the EX5 Professional and 259,900,000 rupiah (RM62k) for the EX5 Max.

This mannequin needs to be bought at a really aggressive value there in comparison with the Proton eMas 5 which is bought at a value of RM57k-RM70k as a result of the EX2 has to face a number of inexpensive EV fashions from Wuling has been based mostly there for an extended time.

For the powertrain unit, each the Professional and Max variants in Indonesia obtain a single electrical motor driving the rear wheels with an influence of 116 PS/150 Nm, additionally pushed by just one 40.8 kWh battery possibility that enables it to journey 395 miles within the NEDC cycle.

Contrasted with eMas 5 Prime in Malaysia, Proton affords a base variant with a decrease powered motor of 79 PS/130 Nm and in addition a smaller battery with a capability of 30.12 kWh which affords a variety of 225 km within the extra sensible WLTP check cycle.

For numerous gear, the EX2 Professional is given an computerized LED projector entrance gentle (solely common halogen for eMas 5 Prime) and 4 airbags (six on eMas 5 Prime). Each EX2 variants of the Indonesian market don’t obtain doorways tailgate behind the ability help, the place this element is given on eMas 5 Premium in Malaysia.

For security, the Proton eMas 5 in Malaysia receives full ADAS features together with AEB and ACC similar to the EX2 Max in Indonesia. Nevertheless, for the essential variant, the EX2 is just not supplied with any driving help features, as an alternative the eMas 5 Prime in Malaysia nonetheless receives features akin to blind spot monitoring, rear cross visitors warning, rear collision warning and door opening warning.

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