Beijing Automotive BAIC Indonesia, through HIM's factory in Purwakarta, West Java, launched the locally assembled BJ40 Plus model, which was previously imported fully from China. The launch was led by PT JIO, marking the official start of the brand's local assembly operations. To ensure assembly processes meet standards, the brand sent 7 technicians from PT JDI and PT HIM to BAIC's off-road dedicated factory in Beijing, China for two weeks of study and process analysis. Meanwhile, BAIC International dispatched 6 technical experts (including 2 quality control experts) to the Indonesian factory for one month to ensure technology transfer and assembly quality meet international standards. The Director of the Metal Machinery, Transportation, and Electronics Industry Directorate of the Ministry of Industry stated that the local assembly of the BJ40 Plus is a testament to the development of the Indonesian automotive industry, opening new opportunities for industry growth and supporting the government's vision of building a strong, independent, and globally competitive national automotive industry. Currently using a completely knocked down (CKD) assembly model, components are still sourced from China, with plans to increase the local content level (TKDN) in the future, raising the TKDN of the BJ40 Plus to 40% within 1-2 years, and generating national foreign exchange through the ASEAN export plan. Local assembly is expected to produce 800 units per month, creating job opportunities and enhancing the professional skills of Indonesian automotive workers, boosting their international competitiveness. The local assembly version is priced at IDR 698 million in Jakarta, nearly IDR 100 million lower than the imported version (IDR 790 million), mainly due to differences in import taxes and duties, making the price more competitive. Target customers include government agencies, enterprises, and general consumers. The brand plans to launch the BJ30 Hybrid model at the Indonesia International Motor Show in July 2025, gradually expanding the locally assembled product line to enrich consumer choices. In addition to assembly, the brand is committed to innovation and investment, promoting the development of the local automotive ecosystem, and may develop more customized models in Indonesia in the future, further integrating into the global supply chain.
Beijing Automotive BAIC Indonesia, through HIM's factory in Purwakarta, West Java, launched the locally assembled BJ40 Plus model, which was previously imported fully from China. The launch was led by PT JIO, marking the official start of the brand's local assembly operations. To ensure assembly processes meet standards, the brand sent 7 technicians from PT JDI and PT HIM to BAIC's off-road dedicated factory in Beijing, China for two weeks of study and process analysis. Meanwhile, BAIC International dispatched 6 technical experts (including 2 quality control experts) to the Indonesian factory for one month to ensure technology transfer and assembly quality meet international standards. The Director of the Metal Machinery, Transportation, and Electronics Industry Directorate of the Ministry of Industry stated that the local assembly of the BJ40 Plus is a testament to the development of the Indonesian automotive industry, opening new opportunities for industry growth and supporting the government's vision of building a strong, independent, and globally competitive national automotive industry. Currently using a completely knocked down (CKD) assembly model, components are still sourced from China, with plans to increase the local content level (TKDN) in the future, raising the TKDN of the BJ40 Plus to 40% within 1-2 years, and generating national foreign exchange through the ASEAN export plan. Local assembly is expected to produce 800 units per month, creating job opportunities and enhancing the professional skills of Indonesian automotive workers, boosting their international competitiveness. The local assembly version is priced at IDR 698 million in Jakarta, nearly IDR 100 million lower than the imported version (IDR 790 million), mainly due to differences in import taxes and duties, making the price more competitive. Target customers include government agencies, enterprises, and general consumers. The brand plans to launch the BJ30 Hybrid model at the Indonesia International Motor Show in July 2025, gradually expanding the locally assembled product line to enrich consumer choices. In addition to assembly, the brand is committed to innovation and investment, promoting the development of the local automotive ecosystem, and may develop more customized models in Indonesia in the future, further integrating into the global supply chain.