Hyundai delivers 11 COUNTY EV buses for Bali's first electric public transport project
Hyundai Motor has supplied 11 mid-size COUNTY EV buses for Bali's first electric bus public transportation project, providing the platforms on which local body maker Laksana built the bodies.
- 11
- 128 kWh
- More than 200 km
- 20
What Happened
Hyundai Motor Company announced it has supplied 11 electric buses for Bali's first electric public transportation initiative, working in partnership with local bus body manufacturer Laksana. At the launch ceremony for the Bali Sustainable Transportation System Official Development Assistance (ODA) Project on October 22, Hyundai presented 11 units of its 8-meter mid-size COUNTY EV bus. Hyundai supplied the electric bus platforms and Laksana built the bodies on them. The project is led by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea and the Government of Indonesia.
- Rachmat Pambudy, Minister of National Development Planning of Indonesia
- I Wayan Koster, Governor of Bali
- Soon-gu Yoon, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Indonesia
- Rowan Fraser, Country Representative for Indonesia at GGGI
- Young Shin Kim, Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Total Body Development Group at Hyundai Motor Company
The project aims to support Indonesia's climate change response and greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts while enhancing Bali's image as a leading tourism destination, and it offers a public-private collaboration model for transportation projects in the Asia-Pacific region. It follows a memorandum of understanding signed between the South Korean and Indonesian governments last year to collaborate on moving Bali's transportation system toward electric mobility. In the second half of 2025, GGGI led the tender for the supply of electric buses, and Hyundai Motor was selected as supplier based on its electric vehicle quality, after-sales service capabilities and experience in ODA transportation projects.
More than 200km
The 20-seat mid-size COUNTY EV bus used in the Bali project carries a 128kWh battery.
Hyundai Motor supplies 11 COUNTY EV buses for public transportation service in Surabaya, Indonesia's second-largest city.
The South Korean and Indonesian governments sign a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on electrifying Bali's transportation system.
GGGI leads the tender for electric bus supply; Hyundai Motor is selected as the supplier.
Launch ceremony for the Bali Sustainable Transportation System ODA Project, where Hyundai presents the 11 COUNTY EV buses.
Hyundai Motor publicly announces the Bali supply.
“We are pleased to contribute to Bali's transition toward sustainable transportation through the supply of electric buses. Building on our experience and growing presence in Indonesia, we aim to expand our electrified commercial vehicle business across key cities and regions in this country. Going forward, we will continue to pursue new business opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging our competitive products and field support capabilities.”
Hyundai Motor will support the initial deployment phase of the Bali project through a dedicated EV Bus Field Quality Assurance Program, which includes setting up a local field quality situation room. That team will monitor vehicle quality and driving performance as the buses begin service, complementing the vehicle supply itself. Looking ahead, Hyundai aims to expand its electrified vehicle business in Indonesia, including in Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya and Medan. Building on that Indonesian presence, the company plans to expand its regional market presence and establish a competitive advantage in commercial vehicle electrification across Asia-Pacific markets, drawing on product quality and after-sales support.
Why this matters
This is the first electric bus public transportation deployment in Bali, a globally renowned tourism destination, and the project is pitched as a public-private model for transport projects across Asia-Pacific. It supports Indonesia's climate change response and greenhouse gas reduction efforts, and gives Hyundai a foothold to grow electrified commercial vehicle sales in Indonesian cities and the wider region.
Terms in This Story
- ODA
- Official Development Assistance: government-funded aid programs that finance development projects, often in partnership with international organizations and private companies.
- GGGI
- The Global Green Growth Institute, an international organization that supports green growth and sustainable development projects in partner countries.
- MOU
- A memorandum of understanding: a non-binding agreement between two parties setting out an intention to cooperate on a project or goal.
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