Jakarta, Gizmologi – On Wednesday (3/7), Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution inaugurated an operational unit for local battery cell production in Karawang, Indonesia. This marked the joint venture of the two companies under the name, PT. Hyundai LG Indonesia (HLI) Green Power, as well as a form of commitment to supporting the electric vehicle ecosystem in the country.
“The completion of this facility is a source of pride for all of us. This collaboration reaffirms that by working together, Hyundai and Indonesia can shape the future of the EV ecosystem, not only in Asia but around the world,” said Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group.
Headquartered in Karawang, West Java, this technologically advanced facility is the first and largest EV battery cell factory in Southeast Asia, with a production capacity of 10 GWh per year. With an investment value of 13,5 trillion Rupiah, the facility on 319.000 square meters of land is a real proof of the company's commitment to developing the EV ecosystem in Indonesia, while also opening up employment opportunities for the local community.
The inauguration was also attended by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, together with the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment of Indonesia, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan.
"I really appreciate Hyundai's investment in cars and the grand package of the integrated electric battery ecosystem between Hyundai and LG. Hopefully this marks the increasingly good relationship between the Republic of Korea and Indonesia," said Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia.
Also present on that occasion were the Minister of Investment and the Investment Coordinating Board of Indonesia, Bahlil, Lahadalia; the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Korea, Inkyo Cheong; the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Indonesia, Lee Sang Deok; and other stakeholders.
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Battery Cell Factory Completes Hyundai's Electric Car Production
The company is dedicated to achieving the full potential of the EV production chain and will utilize battery cells manufactured locally by PT HLI Green Power. These battery cells will be assembled into battery pack by PT Hyundai Energy Indonesia and will be loaded into the Hyundai Kona Electric vehicle made in Indonesia. The factory will produce up to 50.000 Battery System Assemblies (BSA) for BEVs annually.
The factory complements PT Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (HMMI) which has been producing IONQ 5, the first locally produced EV in Indonesia. The facility will increase EV production capacity to 70.000 units this year with a total production capacity of 150.000 units per year.
In addition, the company also continues to support easier charging access through the construction of more than 240 charging station networks, including the fastest Ultra Fast Charging Station in Indonesia. Certified IP54, the Ultra Fast Charging Station is waterproof and safe in rainy conditions. And implementing an EV battery recycling system that has a limited usage period, known as Used Battery Energy Storage System (UBESS).
This system reuses used batteries as energy storage units, with the potential to facilitate energy distribution to remote areas.
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