DAPURPACUID – PT Aletra Mobil Nusantara officially collaborates with Zhejiang Yeoning Technology Group, as a provider of the latest generation LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries.
Later, the Short Blade Bulletproof EV battery produced will be embedded in the Aletra L8 electric car, a Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) model which will debut at GJAW 2024.
This collaboration is a continued effort to develop electric vehicles with local components. Including learning to do local battery assembly.
This collaboration includes the technology transfer process as well as the provision of materials, especially to meet battery production needs, which will be one of the key components of Aletra products.
CEO of Aletra, Andre Jodjana, said that this collaboration was a strategic step to ensure that Aletra not only meets TKDN requirements.
“But we will also bring world-class battery technology that is safe, efficient and sustainable to Indonesia,” he said during the signing of the MoU in Jakarta, Monday (13/1).
The availability of this local ‘class’ battery is also Aletra’s commitment to providing electric vehicles according to consumer needs, as well as supporting the transition towards green mobility in the future.
This was also agreed by the Vice President of Zhejiang Yeoning Technology Group and Executive Vice President of Jiangsu Yeoning New Energy Co, Xu Shuoyi.
According to him, the company is enthusiastic about the strategic collaboration with Aletra, in line with the company’s technological advantages and experience in the electric vehicle battery sector.
“We are confident that we can support Aletra in achieving TKDN standards while providing energy solutions that are safe, long-lasting and globally competitive,” he said.
Unfortunately, with the use of this battery component, there is no explanation regarding corrections to the on the road (OTR) selling price, even though the company’s long-term plan is to study local assembly of batteries.
However, there are several advantages of the new generation Short Blade Bulletproof Battery, especially in terms of security.
The technology in the Short Blade Bulletproof Battery with a capacity of 64.7 kWh is one of the main attractions for the Aletra L8S EV variant.
With an energy density of 192 Wh/KG, the battery is lighter but can still accommodate a large capacity with faster charging.
The battery can achieve 3,500 usage cycles, equivalent to charging and driving 1 million km, with minimal impact on battery capacity.
Based on the average driver driving 20,000 kilometers a year, the battery technology is claimed to be able to operate for up to 50 years.
This significantly extends battery life, increases the residual value of used EVs, and reduces carbon emissions by more than 80,000 tonnes a year.
A series of tests carried out included a penetration test for a 5.8 mm infantry rifle bullet (5.8×42 mm), and it passed the test because it was proven safe, without any thermal ignition events.
Interestingly, there is a more extreme test carried out and it is even claimed to be the first to be carried out by a battery manufacturer in the world, namely passing the 6 extreme conditions test.
Includes corrosion due to seawater immersion, extreme cold environments, high frequency erosion of vehicle bases, rolling over 26 ton loads, side collisions by single vehicles, and fire combustion.
This is thanks to a patented grid frame design, energy-absorbing cavity, three-layer sandwich bottom protection plate, cell-to-body/CTB integration, thermal runaway control system and various other safety features.
For your information, Aletra has made adjustments (redevelopment) of the initial Geely Jiaji & LIVAN Maple 80V models, which are the basis for the ALETRA L8 and L8S products.
This step is the result of in-depth R&D that has been carried out for almost 2 years, which includes a number of changes to suit the tastes of Indonesian consumers.
Such as increasing the vehicle dimensions by 106 mm, increasing the number of seats from 5 to 7, installing a double blower AC with 2 compressors, a telescopic steering wheel, a wireless charging feature and a redesigned dashboard console.
There is an LED display size from 10 inches to 12.4 inches, a larger wheel size to 18 inches, an ambient light feature, and other features.
A number of physical panels and buttons are still embedded in the Aletra L8 EV, so consumers don’t always have to rely on the LED control panel.
On the other hand, Aletra is currently carrying out the production process of vehicles ordered by consumers at the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) event last November, and is targeted to start sending units in the first half of 2025.
Following this, Aletra will also open a showroom & service center in Jabodetabek (Alam Sutera, Pluit, Kemang, Puri, Sunter and Bekasi), as well as other cities. (dpid/TH)
Aletra L8 Price
– L8, IDR 435 million (without charger)
– L8s, IDR 478 million (without charger)
– L8, IDR 445 million
– L8s, IDR 488 million
Source: dapurpacu.id
