BYD Faces Hurdles in Indonesian EV Market: TKDN Target Miss Could Raise Prices
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD faces a significant challenge in expanding its market share in Indonesia, with the looming deadline to achieve a 60% local component content (TKDN) by 2027. Failure to meet this target could result in the loss of incentives and a subsequent increase in vehicle prices.
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