The Readiness of Electric Vehicle in Indonesia Based on the Perceptions of Key Stakeholders Andante Hadi Pandyaswargo (a), Meilinda Fitriani Nur Maghfiroh (b)
a) Environmental Research Institute, Waseda University
Totsukamachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8050, Japan
*andante.hadi[at]aoni.waseda.jp
b) Center of Innovation Logistics and Supply Chain
Jalan Teuku Nyak Arief, Jakarta, Indonesia
Abstract
The transportation sector is one of the most significant contributors of CO2 emissions in Indonesia, only second to the industrial sector. The Indonesian government is keen to reduce 29% of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. To reach this goal, the government aimed to increase renewable energy (RE) in the energy mix to 23% in 2025. They also initiated local production of electric motorcycles in 2025 and electric cars in 2030. Electric Vehicle (EV) is a promising technology that can increase electricity efficiency, drive RE, and diminish the dependency on fossil fuel in the mobility sector. The challenges, however, come not only from the technology and infrastructure readiness but also from market readiness. Although some countries that adopted EVs, such as China and Norway, showed success, the market penetration is not always easy. EVs adoption is influenced by many factors, both technical and individual-specific psychological factors. To reveal the readiness level in Indonesia, we interviewed the key EV stakeholders in Indonesia, such as the industrial sector, the experts, and the end-users. We assess their perceptions captured from the interviews, with the Japanese Technology Readiness Assessment (J-TRA) methodology. Results showed that there are similarities and dissimilarities of perception among the stakeholders.
Keywords: Electric Vehicle, Technology Readiness Assessment, Stakeholder Perception
Topic: Symposium on Energy and Environmental Science and Engineering
