Grab adds 1,000 EVs, mainly BYD cars, to Indonesia fleet

Chinese automaker raising profile through popular ride-hailing app

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Grab is planning to introduce BYD's M6 for its ride-hailing service in Indonesia. (Grab)

NANA SHIBATA, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Singapore-based ride-hailing service Grab will add more than 1,000 electric vehicles to its Indonesian fleet, mostly procured from Chinese automaker BYD, accelerating its shift to greener transportation in a key market.

According to an announcement earlier this week, Grab plans to introduce more environmentally friendly cars, including BYD's M6 multipurpose vehicle, for its ride-hailing service by the end of the year.

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