Electric vehicle adoption in Indonesia: Lesson learned from developed and developing countries

This study investigates the factors influencing electric vehicle (EV) adoption in both developed and developing nations, with a particular focus on Indonesia's national strategy for EV promotion as mandated by Presidential Regulation Number 55/2019. Despite the Indonesian government's effo...

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Main Authors: Dzikri Firmansyah Hakam, Sari Jumayla
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Sustainable Futures
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188824001977
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description This study investigates the factors influencing electric vehicle (EV) adoption in both developed and developing nations, with a particular focus on Indonesia's national strategy for EV promotion as mandated by Presidential Regulation Number 55/2019. Despite the Indonesian government's efforts, EV market penetration remains minimal, accounting for <1 % of total car sales as of 2021. This paper explores the critical factors driving EV adoption globally, revealing key differences between developed and developing countries. In developed nations, psychological factors such as personal moral norms and environmental awareness play a dominant role, while in developing countries, government policies and financial incentives are more influential. The socio-economic and cultural contexts in Indonesia present unique challenges, including lower consumer awareness, limited infrastructure, and economic disparities, which hinder widespread EV adoption. By integrating insights from global trends and the specific conditions in Indonesia, this study provides policy recommendations tailored to Indonesia's context, offering lessons for effective EV adoption strategies in similar developing nations.
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spelling doaj-art-b34f06d2298e4b2ea96d23d893c3b4ed2025-08-20T01:57:59ZengElsevierSustainable Futures2666-18882024-12-01810034810.1016/j.sftr.2024.100348Electric vehicle adoption in Indonesia: Lesson learned from developed and developing countriesDzikri Firmansyah Hakam0Sari Jumayla1School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia; Corresponding author.Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), IndonesiaThis study investigates the factors influencing electric vehicle (EV) adoption in both developed and developing nations, with a particular focus on Indonesia's national strategy for EV promotion as mandated by Presidential Regulation Number 55/2019. Despite the Indonesian government's efforts, EV market penetration remains minimal, accounting for <1 % of total car sales as of 2021. This paper explores the critical factors driving EV adoption globally, revealing key differences between developed and developing countries. In developed nations, psychological factors such as personal moral norms and environmental awareness play a dominant role, while in developing countries, government policies and financial incentives are more influential. The socio-economic and cultural contexts in Indonesia present unique challenges, including lower consumer awareness, limited infrastructure, and economic disparities, which hinder widespread EV adoption. By integrating insights from global trends and the specific conditions in Indonesia, this study provides policy recommendations tailored to Indonesia's context, offering lessons for effective EV adoption strategies in similar developing nations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188824001977Electric vehicleEv adoptionEv strategyDeveloped and developing countriesGovernment Policy
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Electric vehicle adoption in Indonesia: Lesson learned from developed and developing countries
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Ev adoption
Ev strategy
Developed and developing countries
Government Policy
title Electric vehicle adoption in Indonesia: Lesson learned from developed and developing countries
title_full Electric vehicle adoption in Indonesia: Lesson learned from developed and developing countries
title_fullStr Electric vehicle adoption in Indonesia: Lesson learned from developed and developing countries
title_full_unstemmed Electric vehicle adoption in Indonesia: Lesson learned from developed and developing countries
title_short Electric vehicle adoption in Indonesia: Lesson learned from developed and developing countries
title_sort electric vehicle adoption in indonesia lesson learned from developed and developing countries
topic Electric vehicle
Ev adoption
Ev strategy
Developed and developing countries
Government Policy
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