Toyota has inaugurated a hydrogen refuelling station in Karawang, West Java, as part of its efforts to advance hydrogen-based mobility and renewable energy adoption in Indonesia, the company announced on Tuesday.
Located at the automaker’s xEV Center inside its third manufacturing plant, the facility features both 350-bar and 700-bar pressure pumps, catering to a range of hydrogen-powered vehicles from forklifts to the Mirai fuel cell sedan. Toyota invested more than 35 billion rupiah (€2.05 million) in the station, which was unveiled alongside a showcase of hydrogen-powered forklifts, hydrogen cartridges, and hydrogen grillers.
“Through multi-pathway technology, Toyota Indonesia will implement all types of vehicle technology according to our principle of ‘No one Left Behind,’” said Nandi Julyanto, President Director of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia. “This means that all types of technology contribute to reducing carbon emissions.”
Toyota sees hydrogen as a key element in its long-term sustainability strategy, with potential applications beyond transportation, including industrial processes and power generation. However, the company has not yet confirmed plans to launch the Mirai fuel cell vehicle in Indonesia. A CNN Indonesia report, citing Julyanto, indicated that Toyota is still assessing the market viability of the hydrogen-powered sedan, with a potential launch targeted for 2030.
