December 28, 2025 | 10:15 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A model car made of clay, finished in metallic blue, black, and silver, now sits in the lobby of the Ratu Prabu 1 Building in Cilandak, South Jakarta. After being showcased at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in August 2025, the car is now placed at the entrance of the offices of Teknologi Militer Indonesia (TMI). “When it was displayed at GIIAS, many visitors asked when they could place orders,” said TMI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harsusanto in an interview with Tempo on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Displayed on the front of the car is the i2C logo, short for Indigenous Indonesian Car. The prototype is being touted as the first locally made electric car and a prospective national car. The project is one of the initiatives requested by President Prabowo Subianto. The target is to begin production of the national electric car in late 2027, with orders opening in early 2028.
The plan entered the public spotlight in October 2025. After a full cabinet meeting at the State Palace in Central Jakarta, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said the national electric car project had been proposed for inclusion on the list of national strategic projects (PSN). “Once it is designated a PSN, I think implementation will be faster,” Agus said on October 20. According to him, the status would ease preparations for production schemes, including factory construction. “So the PSN status is what we are fighting for first,” he said.
Harsusanto explained that the PSN status was planned to be attached to the i2C development project that TMI had been running since last year. The company, established by the Ministry of Defense through the Defense Resources Potential Development Foundation in 2020—when Prabowo was still serving as Defense Minister—had previously focused on procuring major weapons systems. After receiving a new mandate, TMI shifted its focus to developing a national electric car.
UPI Students in Bandung Develop Hydrogen-Powered Electric Racing Motorbike
41 hari lalu
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) in Bandung has introduced a prototype of a hydrogen-powered electric racing motorbike equipped with a battery.
Indonesia's LRT Jabodebek Train Experiences Electrical Disruption, Affecting 653 Passengers
26 Oktober 2025
Indonesia's LRT Jabodebek train experienced an electrical disruption while serving passengers on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Wuling to Release New Car at 2025 Electric Vehicle Show in Jakarta
28 April 2025
Wuling Motors to participate in the Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS 2025), which will take place at JIExpo Kemayoran, April 19-May 4, 2025.
ITB, Purdue University Students Collaborate on Electric Aircraft Design
28 Juni 2024
ITB collaborates with Purdue University in the Global Multidisciplinary Design Course program initiated by Arizona State University.
Energy Ministry, PLN Hold Electric Motorcycle Conversion Training in Schools
26 Mei 2024
State-run electricity company PT PLN and Energy Ministry are holding training for the electric conversion of motorcycles.
House Member Criticizes New Renewable Energy Export Plan to Singapore
21 September 2023
Indonesia has inked an MoU with Singapore concerning the plan for new renewable electrical energy exports.
Jakarta to Proceed with Procurement of Electric-powered Official Cars
2 Juli 2023
The Jakarta provincial government is currently procuring electric-powered official vehicles in an effort to help improve the air quality of Jakarta.
Indonesia Launches Electric Mobility Ecosystem Association to Boost EV Uses
5 Juni 2023
SOEs and private corporations have officially formed the Electric Mobility Ecosystem Association (AEML) on June 5.
Gesits Promises Improvements Following Government Incentive
21 Maret 2023
Gesits promised that they will increase their production capacity to anticipate surge in electric motorcycle demand.
College Students Create Solar Power Electric Bicycle
23 Januari 2023
Student of Malang Muhammadiyah University (UMM) Brilly Eldon Fachrudin successfully developed a solar power electric bike.
