South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment held a launch ceremony on October 22, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia, for a pilot project that introduces electric buses and fast-charging infrastructure. The official development assistance (ODA) project supplies 11 electric buses and six 100 kW fast chargers. According to the ministry, it is the first official introduction of public electric buses in Bali.
Project Details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Funding | Korean official development assistance (ODA) |
| Vehicles | 11 electric buses |
| Charging | Six 100 kW-class fast chargers |
| Partners | Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Bali provincial government |
| Launch | October 22, 2026, about 300 participants |
| Service start | Expected in November after handover and operator selection |
Why Bali
The ministry chose Bali because tourism and transport demand are concentrated there. The aim is to build a cleaner public transport system, cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve the public transport environment. The ministry also presents the project as a showcase for packaged exports that supply vehicles and charging infrastructure together.
Bus projects like this one depend on charging that matches the timetable. With six chargers for 11 buses, operators will need to plan charging windows at the depot and between trips, which is typical for early electric bus deployments.
What It Means
Southeast Asia is moving from pilots to early deployments in public transport and fleets. Depot charging for buses and commercial vehicles needs DC power, robust protection for hot and humid climates and back-office control through OCPP. Our EV-RHDC30K-L compact DC charger (about 20–30 kW, OCPP 1.6J), rated IP54, suits smaller fleets and depots. Regional partners can work with us through our distributor program or OEM and private-label program.
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Key Takeaways
- Korea launched an aid-funded electric bus and charging pilot in Bali on October 22, 2026.
- The project supplies 11 electric buses and six 100 kW fast chargers.
- It is the first official introduction of public electric buses in Bali, according to the ministry.
- Service is expected to start in November after handover and operator selection.
