Hyundai Supplies 11 Electric Buses to Bali Provincial Government for Public Transport
Hyundai Motor has supplied 11 mid-size electric buses to the Bali provincial government as part of an ODA project, marking the first introduction of EV buses on the island. The move is expected to advance the electrification of Bali's public transportation.
Korean automaker Hyundai Motor announced on the 23rd that it has supplied 11 mid-size electric buses, the "County Electric," to the Bali provincial government. This is part of an Official Development Assistance (ODA) project and marks the first time electric buses have been introduced on the island of Bali.
The buses, 20-seaters produced in cooperation with a local specialty vehicle manufacturer, are equipped with 128 kWh batteries and can travel more than 200 km on a full charge. Hyundai was selected as the supplier in October 2025 through a public tender administered by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), an international organization. The company will continue to monitor vehicle operations and support local maintenance after delivery.
Hyundai previously supplied 11 of the same model EV buses to Surabaya, Indonesia's second-largest city, in November 2024, and plans to expand deployment to cities including Jakarta going forward.
Things to Consider
Tourists and residents in Bali may see electric buses gradually introduced on public bus routes, so it's advisable to check official announcements from local bus operators or the provincial government for updated routes and schedules. While electrification promises quieter, lower-emission transport options, keep in mind that this is an early-stage rollout, so service frequency and coverage areas will likely be limited for now.
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