Indonesian electronics manufacturer Polytron has entered the electric vehicle market with the launch of the G3, a mid-size electric SUV. The G3 marks the first electric vehicle to be sold under an Indonesian brand, though it is based on a rebadged version of the Chinese Skyworth EV6.
The G3 features a redesigned front fascia with an upper grille to distinguish it from its Chinese counterpart. While the vehicle is imported as a knocked-down kit from China, it is assembled locally by contract manufacturer Handal Motor in Purwakarta, West Java.
According to Indonesia’s Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, the G3 has a local content share of 40%. Polytron aims to sell 1,500 units by the end of 2025, with current volumes not yet supporting deeper localisation efforts.
Powered by a front-mounted electric motor generating 150 kW and 320 Nm of torque, the G3 draws energy from a 52 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 9.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 150 kph.
The vehicle has a claimed range of 402 km on a full charge, based on China’s CLTC testing standard. Two variants are available, with the G3 using a 6.6 kW onboard charger and the G3+ equipped with an 11 kW charger. On a DC fast charger, the battery can be charged from 20% to 70% in under 35 minutes.
Polytron plans to open eight showrooms across Indonesia in 2025, including locations in Jakarta, Semarang, Bandung, and Surabaya. The G3 is priced at 419 million rupiah (approx. EUR 22,500) and the G3+ at 459 million rupiah (approx. EUR 24,600).
A Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model is also available, offering lower upfront vehicle prices—299 million rupiah for the G3 and 339 million rupiah for the G3+—with a monthly battery subscription starting at 1.2 million rupiah.