- An international motor show opened in Indonesia, highlighting the rise of electric vehicles.
- Chinese carmakers now dominate the show, focusing on affordable EV models and rapidly gaining market share.
- Sales of electric vehicles have surged in Indonesia, leading Suzuki to launch its first EV in the country.
A: Hey! Did you hear about the big car show in Indonesia?
B: No way! What's happening?
A: It just started! And it’s pretty interesting. Electric cars are super popular there right now.
B: Really? I didn't know! Who’s showing off their cars?
A: Lots of brands! But Chinese car companies are the main focus this year. They’re really pushing for cheap electric vehicles.
B: Wow, that’s a big change! I thought Japanese cars were always number one there.
A: They were! For a long time. But now, Chinese companies are taking a bigger slice of the market. Their sales are growing!
B: That’s crazy! What about Japanese brands?
A: They’re still there, but their share is getting smaller. Suzuki just launched their first electric car in Indonesia too, at the show.
B: So, sales of regular cars are down, but electric car sales are way up?
A: Exactly! They’ve more than doubled in just two years! It's a big deal.
B: Amazing! Sounds like Indonesia is really embracing electric vehicles.
A: Totally! It’s definitely something to watch.
- Chinese carmakers now dominate the show, focusing on affordable EV models and rapidly gaining market share.
- Sales of electric vehicles have surged in Indonesia, leading Suzuki to launch its first EV in the country.
A: Hey! Did you hear about the big car show in Indonesia?
B: No way! What's happening?
A: It just started! And it’s pretty interesting. Electric cars are super popular there right now.
B: Really? I didn't know! Who’s showing off their cars?
A: Lots of brands! But Chinese car companies are the main focus this year. They’re really pushing for cheap electric vehicles.
B: Wow, that’s a big change! I thought Japanese cars were always number one there.
A: They were! For a long time. But now, Chinese companies are taking a bigger slice of the market. Their sales are growing!
B: That’s crazy! What about Japanese brands?
A: They’re still there, but their share is getting smaller. Suzuki just launched their first electric car in Indonesia too, at the show.
B: So, sales of regular cars are down, but electric car sales are way up?
A: Exactly! They’ve more than doubled in just two years! It's a big deal.
B: Amazing! Sounds like Indonesia is really embracing electric vehicles.
A: Totally! It’s definitely something to watch.
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Summary
Indonesia's motor show highlights booming EV sales & Chinese carmakers' dominance. Affordable EVs are gaining market share, prompting Suzuki to launch its first EV. Electric car sales have more than doubled in two years. #electricvehicles #Indonesia #autoshow
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260205_21/#summary
Date: Feb. 5, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-02-05
Created: 2026/02/06 01:40
Updated: 2026/02/06 08:23
Last Read: 2026/02/06 08:23