Why It’s Sensible for Indonesia to Manufacture EVs as National Car

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Racer and automotive observer Fitra Eri Purwotomo reveals why it’s more sensible for Indonesia to have electric cars as its national car. According to Eri, electric vehicles (EVs) are easier to manufacture as opposed to internal combustion engine cars.
XPeng eyeing Malaysia as AI and tech hub with EV localisation

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Chinese EV maker XPeng Inc is considering Malaysia as a hub for AI and technology development for its electric vehicles (EVs) in Southeast Asia.
Aboitiz-backed Voltai launches PH’s first e-motorcycle battery swap network
Thailand’s EV Production Soars: BEV and PHEV Output Jump Over 300%
Thai Auto Production Jumps 14% on EV and PPV Demand, But Pickup Sales Slump Amid Economic Woes
ESCO adoption can unlock PHP 12T in energy savings, cut reliance on fossil fuels –PE2
Philippine EV Market Continues to Accelerate, Says Local EV Experts
Over 10,000 electric vehicles now registered in Cambodia

Mr. Phon Rim, spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, said that as of September 2025, there were 10,568 electric vehicles registered in Cambodia, including 7,187 cars, 671 tricycles, and 2,710 motorcycles.