Jaecoo J5 EV Closes the Gap on Market Leader BYD Atto 1 in September 2026
The Jaecoo J5 EV recorded 3,276 factory shipments in September 2026, closing within 1,564 units of the top-selling BYD Atto 1, otomotif.sindonews.com reported. Total battery electric vehicle wholesales reached 16,043 units during the month, dropping from roughly 17,400 units in August across the domestic market tracked by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries, known as Gaikindo.
Factory Shipments and Shifting Market Share
The BYD Atto 1 maintained its position at the top of the electric vehicle list despite dropping to 4,840 units in September from 5,560 units in August, marking a 12,95% contraction. Meanwhile, the Jaecoo J5 EV climbed from 3,214 units in August to 3,276 units in September. This divergence narrowed the gap between the two models from 2,346 units to 1,564 units. The Atto 1 saw its market share slide from 31,9% to 30,2%, while the J5 expanded its share from 18,5% to 20,4%, according to Gaikindo data. Together, the top three electric vehicle models captured 62,4% of the September market, up from 59,5% the prior month.
Surging Competitors and Declining Models
Several other electric models posted gains during the month. The Geely EX2 jumped 18,5% to 1,890 units from 1,595 units, while the Wuling Aira EV rose to 855 units from 754 units. The MG S5 EV surged 54,4% to reach 661 units compared to 428 units in August, and the VinFast VF 3 ticked up to 374 units from 341 units. The iCAR V23 held steady at 500 units, and the Wuling Binguo EV registered 430 units. Conversely, contractions hit several nameplates. The BYD M6 dropped 44,2% to 379 units from 679 units, and the Geely EX5 slid to 353 units from 487 units. The Wuling Darion EV dropped out of the top ten entirely after recording 443 units in August.
Broader Domestic Automotive Trends
National automotive wholesales reached 79,540 units in September, according to figures reported by CNBC Indonesia, representing a 2.7% decline from August’s 81,757 units. Cumulatively from January through September 2026, battery electric vehicle sales totaled approximately 117,800 units, accounting for 17,3% of total domestic wholesales of 679,020 units. In the broader vehicle market, the BYD Atto 1 outperformed several internal combustion engine mainstays, finishing ahead of traditional volume sellers like the Daihatsu Gran Max pickup at 4,145 units and the Toyota Kijang Innova at 4,143 units.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many total battery electric vehicles were sold in Indonesia in September 2026?
Battery electric vehicle wholesales reached 16,043 units in September 2026, according to Gaikindo figures reported by otomotif.sindonews.com.
What was the exact sales volume for the top two electric vehicles?
The BYD Atto 1 led the market with 4,840 units sold, while the Jaecoo J5 EV followed closely in second place with 3,276 units.
How much did the gap in sales between the Atto 1 and the J5 EV shrink?
The sales gap between the two models narrowed from 2,346 units in August to 1,564 units in September as the Atto 1 declined and the J5 EV increased its monthly volume.
What percentage of domestic vehicle wholesales do electric vehicles represent for the year?
From January through September 2026, cumulative battery electric vehicle sales reached approximately 117,800 units, representing 17,3% of total domestic wholesales of 679,020 units.
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