BYD Leads Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Market in 2024, Challenging Wuling’s Overall Dominance

BYD's Atto SUV is the dominant vehicle in the Thai EV sector, accounting for nearly a third of the entire market. Chatchai Somwat / Alamy Stock Photo

Chinese automakers transformed Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape in 2024, with BYD emerging as the dominant force in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales and challenging Wuling’s long-standing leadership across all vehicle categories.

The fierce competition highlights the growing influence of Chinese brands in Southeast Asia’s largest automotive market.

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