Pindad Unveils Its First All-Electric Tactical Vehicle Named Pandu
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Jakarta, VIVA – PT Pindad has once again strengthened its lineup of tactical vehicles by introducing its latest electric-powered model, named Pandu.
The vehicle was officially launched by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during the Indo Defence, Indo Marine, and Indo Aerospace exhibitions at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, on Wednesday.
According to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, the latest electric tactical vehicle developed by PT Pindad, officially named MV3-EV "Pandu", was originally diesel-powered but has now been fully converted into an electric vehicle.
During the Indo Defence 2025 Expo & Forum, President Prabowo personally inaugurated the launch of the MV3-EV "Pandu", a fully electric tactical vehicle made by PT Pindad.
Presiden Prabowo Subianto di acara Pengukuhan Hakim (Tangkapan Layar YouTube Sekretariat Presiden)
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“This vehicle, which was originally powered by an internal combustion diesel engine, has now been transformed into a fully electric-powered vehicle,” said Secretary Wijaya in his official statement.
He explained that the MV3-EV "Pandu" was developed based on the EV3 operational vehicle platform, which had previously been supplied to the Ministry of Defense.
At the inauguration ceremony, President Prabowo not only signed the vehicle but also wrote a note expressing his pride in this locally produced, environmentally friendly defense vehicle.
According to gathered information, the MV3 Tactical EV is a 4x4 electric tactical vehicle developed by PT Pindad. It is based on the MV3 platform, which has already been modified into several variants such as:
• MV3 Garuda Limousine (used for presidential transport)
• Maung MV3 Series, including the Tangguh or Spartan, Jelajah, and Komando variants.
The launch of Pandu demonstrates PT Pindad’s commitment as a defense industry player to continue innovating and adopting eco-friendly technologies.
The name "Pandu" is taken from a character in the Mahabharata epic, symbolizing a pioneer or someone who leads the way.
The vehicle is also expected to contribute to the growth of Indonesia’s national electric vehicle ecosystem in the future.
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