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Summary: Motor show revs up in Indonesia, Chinese EVs popular NHK

- 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.
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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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

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