Indonesia is already built up more than America in car volume and still holding clean air together with variety of traffic jammed issues, particularly the big cities are put on a test there. To combat this and promote a future with less reliance on pollution, the Indonesian government is currently implementing an incentive for electric vehicles (EVs) to hit the streets. However, investing in a new EV can be expensive for most Indonesians. That grew to include a higher-volume cars even in the lower cost bands and demand went high enough that it still exceeded where new ones won't cover -- yet used EV sales brisk on. This time you might be curious to review about seven used electric car brands which often appeared in the top 7 list of second-hand e-cars on our land.
Leading the Charge
The first manufacturer is the largest American brand in electric car industry has shown its existence abroad and also locally for example in Indonesia. That NSA design is one of the reasons why people have taken a liking to Model S, X and-more recently-3 for its quality. As buyers in the luxury segment become a bit more sophisticated, has to work harder for its share of those always making their shopping choice based solely on factors like performance or sheer sex appeal.
Innovation in Motion
New to the lineup as well was their electrical car called LEAF, a beautiful and little vehicle with all of typically high end features within along with an impressive battery range from the second manufacturer. With further afield battery capable vans also produced by this one. It believes that with the likes of its SMART Power Plan, it has taken another step towards new EV ownership. People in Indonesia will soon have smoother path to owning a secondhand electric vehicle.
The Mood for Sustainable Driving
As the first BEV from the third manufacturer, the i3 offers a luxury take on all-electric cars with its fast design and even faster acceleration. And with better availability of parts and cheaper after-market servicing (two factors key to a more attractive i3 ownership experience for those in Indonesia looking to purchase an eco-friendly car), it has also made caring-about owning-an-i3 actually less expensively possible.
The Face of E-Mobility
Nine months later, on September 2011, the fourth manufacturer had half a dozen used i-MiEVs for sale in Jakarta. So in that light, the i-MiEV with a 90 km of possible range provides some easy driving of the city variety.
A Blend of Power
The fifth one shows its Volt plug-in hybrid, using an electric and gas powertrain to travel up to 40 miles on electricity alone (and more with range-extending technology). Its hybrid design should also attract those still a little wary of all-electric cars, and the idea that in Indonesia you could access GM-sourced parts and support from local dealers is really intriguing.
The Road Revolutionary
he cheap and cheerful, sporty little number proving that great rear-engined dynamic driving is real-world practicality from the sixth brand. The model Zoe has been described as the most popular small and highly efficient EV available, boasting excellent dynamics on a low cost of energy. Everyone can afford the Zoes, and given its compact size form that tightly packed battery pack, on a budget Indonesian who dreams to go greener in life probably be looking at this a serious option.
Pioneering Progress
That would be the Kona Electric - a truly fine compromise for those in need of better cargo space or the SUV-denier-ish islander who makes you run on electricity almost anything up to 40 miles per day from the seventh manufacturer. It is supporting the Kona with free battery replacements and 8 year warranty coverage in Indonesia which makes packs these offers a tasty cocktail for buyers.
To wrap this up for the consumer wanting to switch to electric especially in a cost-sensitive market like Indonesia, used (as long as it's not but-they're-charging-out-the-wazoo expensive) is probably their best chance at going green. " Well, when such international cooperation for EVs like this might has been established but it seems will be an alien concept under the sky of Nusantara as everything is diesel or petrol from grey mares up to one too many fairies flying out somewhere in South Korea.