JAKARTA, Apr 25 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is targeting a total sale of electric vehicles (EVs) at 100,000, by the end of 2025, as EV adoption continued to rise in the country.
From Jan to mid-Apr this year, electric car sales have already exceeded 16,000 units, according to Rachmat Kaimuddin, deputy for basic infrastructure coordination, at Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development.
“That’s why we’re quite optimistic about the target. If we look at the trend, we could potentially reach 100,000 units this year,” Kaimuddin said, during his speech at an EV forum in Jakarta, yesterday.
Citing government data, he noted that EV sales in Indonesia have surged annually since 2021. Last year, sales jumped 152.9 percent year-on-year to 43,000 units, up from 17,000 units in 2023.
“We have enormous potential to become a global EV production hub. We have the capability and the supply chain,” Kaimuddin said.
He emphasised the importance of Indonesia’s transition to EVs in supporting economic growth, energy independence, and improved air quality.– NNN-ANTARA
