Group 1 - The Secretary General of the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association, Kuku Kumala, emphasized the importance of establishing partnerships with countries leading in electric vehicle technology, particularly China, for the development of Indonesia's electric vehicle industry [1] - Indonesia, as the largest economy in Southeast Asia and the world's largest nickel producer, possesses key mineral resources necessary for manufacturing electric vehicles and batteries, attracting numerous international electric vehicle and battery manufacturers to invest [1] - Between 2024 and March 2025, seven automotive companies, including BYD, Citroën, Geely, and VinFast, have invested 150 trillion Indonesian Rupiah (approximately 6.6195 billion) in Indonesia, with a combined annual production capacity of 280,000 vehicles [1] Group 2 - Kumala highlighted the need for Indonesia to focus on developing the battery component industry, particularly for core components that are still imported, such as electric motors and battery management system semiconductors [3] - The Indonesian Automotive Industry Association reported that from January to April this year, sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) reached 23,900 units, a year-on-year increase of 211% [3] - Chinese brands dominated the top five most popular electric vehicles in Indonesia, with BYD's wholesale sales reaching 9,200 units, accounting for 38.5% of the country's electric vehicle wholesale sales [3]