EV boom drives ASEAN car sales in Q2, with Indonesia surging 34%

AutomobilesChina's BYD gains market share; VinFast sales help Vietnam draw level with ThailandBYD unveiled a plug-in hybrid at a major auto show in Jakarta running from July 30 to Aug. 9. Chinese automakers are expanding beyond battery EVs in Indonesia, aiming to lure consumers concerned about charging infrastructure and long-distance travel. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)ATSUSHI TOMIYAMA, REZHA HADYAN, NORMAN GOH and DYLAN LOHAugust 3, 2026 14:30 JSTTOKYO/JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE -- Accelerating demand for electric vehicles is helping power Southeast Asia's auto market, sparking sales from Indonesia and Malaysia to Thailand and Vietnam.