Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Motor Indonesia is preparing to inaugurate its electrified vehicle manufacturing facility in Subang, West Java, on September 3rd, 2026.

Luther Panjaitan, Head of Public and Government Relations at BYD Motor Indonesia, said the construction of the electric vehicle factory forms part of the company's long-term commitment to developing a new energy vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia.

"As part of BYD's long-term commitment in Indonesia, we have completed the construction of a new energy vehicle assembly facility in Subang Regency, West Java, on an area of 311 acres," Luther wrote in a ceremonial invitation received by the media and quoted on August 31st, 2026.

According to Panjaitan, the construction of the facility is one of it's strategic steps to support the development of Indonesia's domestic electrified vehicle industry. The factory is also expected to strengthen the national automotive manufacturing ecosystem, create employment opportunities and support local industrial growth.

Company is also expanding its presence in the Indonesian market by developing sales and after-sales service networks across various regions. "Indonesian public trust in BYD continues to grow, as reflected in the planned delivery of brand's 100,000th vehicle in Indonesia," he wrote.

The manufacturing facility in Subang has an annual production capacity of up to 150,000 vehicles. Its construction forms part of brand's investment in Indonesia, valued at approximately IDR 11.2 trillion (US$ 632 million). Models currently marketed in Indonesia include the Atto 1, Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion 7, M6 and M6 Dual Mode (DM).

The manufacturing expansion comes as domestic sales continue to increase. According to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo), factory-to-dealer, or wholesale, sales increased by 81.6% year on year between January and July 2026.

Meanwhile, BYD's retail sales increased by 72% year on year during the first seven months of 2026.