Korean electric buses, chargers to roll out in Bali

South Korean electric buses and chargers are set to be introduced in Bali, Indonesia, a popular destination for Korean tourists.

The Ministry of Climate, Environment and Energy said Wednesday it will hold a launch ceremony Thursday (local time) at the Bajra Sandhi Monument in Bali to kick off a pilot project deploying electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Funded through Official Development Assistance, the project will introduce 11 Hyundai Motor Company electric buses and six 100-kilowatt rapid chargers supplied by Korean charging operator Chabi to support the development of an eco-friendly public transportation system in Bali.

Field data collected during the pilot — including battery energy efficiency, charging patterns and passenger demand — will strengthen the supply chain competitiveness of South Korean companies in the green transport sector, the ministry said. It added that the initiative is expected to serve as a springboard for expanding exports of eco-friendly transportation technology and green industry products across Indonesia and into the broader Southeast Asian market.

"Deploying electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in Bali will open new possibilities for applying Korea's K-green mobility model overseas," said Kim Ji-young, director general for international cooperation at the ministry. "We will continue to support developing countries in addressing climate change and achieving sustainable development, while actively backing Korean electric vehicle and charging equipment companies as they expand abroad."