PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, or BNI, strengthens its commitment to supporting the penetration of electric vehicles in Indonesia through collaboration with Geely Auto Indonesia, one of the largest private automotive companies from China.
The commitment was marked by the signing of a cooperation agreement attended by representatives from each financial institution, including BNI represented by the Head of the International and Financial Institutions Division, Rima Cahyani. The event was held alongside the Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta, Saturday (22/2/2025).
In his statement, BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo revealed that this collaboration was agreed upon to provide flexible and competitive financing solutions for Geely Auto consumers.
"BNI, as one of the largest national banks, plays a crucial role in supporting the automotive industry through various financing services, both for dealers and consumers, including collaboration with Geely Auto," he said.
Okki explained that the collaboration between BNI and Geely Auto includes two main schemes, namely Dealer Financing, where BNI provides financing solutions for Geely dealers to facilitate the procurement of units from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), thereby accelerating the distribution of vehicles to consumers. Another agreement is Retail Financing, where BNI Group through BNI Finance offers vehicle credit schemes with competitive interest rates, flexible tenors, and quick approval processes to help consumers acquire Geely cars more easily.
"BNI is committed not only to providing vehicle financing but also to supporting Geely in building a sustainable automotive ecosystem," he explained.
Okki mentioned that BNI's support for Geely Auto is provided through Dealer Expansion Financing, which involves expanding the Geely dealer network in various cities in Indonesia, and Green Financing Support, which includes providing green financing schemes for Geely electric vehicles to support the transition to environmentally friendly energy. In addition, BNI also provides Digital Payment and Banking Solutions which integrate BNI's digital banking services into Geely vehicle purchase transactions.
Okki added that this collaboration is a tangible manifestation of BNI's commitment to supporting a stronger and more sustainable automotive industry in Indonesia. With support from the banking sector, including innovative financing schemes and digital financial products, BNI is optimistic about continuing to provide financial solutions that assist consumers and dealers in owning and developing Geely vehicle businesses.
"This cooperation is expected to be a positive boost for both companies in improving superior performance and providing solutions for consumers to obtain better products," concluded Okki.