Coordinating Minister For Airlangga Supports Electric Vehicle Ecosystem, Energy Watch: Hopefully Gives Positive Contribution

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto (Photo: Doc. ekon.go.id)

JAKARTA - Energy Watch Executive Director, Mamit Setiawan said, Indonesia is quite ready to adapt the electric vehicle lifestyle.

This can be seen from the steps taken by Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto in supporting the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia.

Mamit said that Airlangga met many officials of automotive manufacturers, both during his visit to Japan some time ago and in Jakarta.

In addition to encouraging the electric vehicle industry, by participating in the launch of an electric car from the Wuling manufacturer, Airlangga also initiated the use of an electric car for the G20 delegation, namely the Lexus UX 300e imported from Japan.

“The steps taken by Pak Airlangga are good steps. I appreciate what was done with this meeting. Hopefully, we can make a positive contribution in the implementation of the G20 Summit later and of course in the development of the electric car ecosystem in Indonesia," he said in Jakarta, Wednesday, August 10.

Although Indonesia looks quite ready to adapt the electric vehicle lifestyle, said Mamit, there are a number of obstacles faced. As in the infrastructure and also the price of the vehicle.

"Indeed, one of the obstacles for electric vehicles is related to infrastructure, how can PLN especially increase the SP KLU, so that it is easier for people to fill it up," said Mamit.

The global automotive trend, continued Mamit, is now moving towards environmentally friendly vehicles. This is also in line with Indonesia's target of achieving net zero emission (NZE) or carbon neutral by 2060.

"We know that the global trend going forward is towards EVs, whether it's electric cars or others. This is one of our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 29 percent by 2030 and we even have a zero-emission target in 2060," explained Mamit.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) claims that currently there are 101 units of public electric vehicle charging stations (SPKLU) in 73 locations spread across various regions.

Mamit said, as the largest nickel producer in the world, Indonesia will definitely benefit greatly from this electric vehicle business.

"We have as much nickel potential as possible, we can become the main players in EV. Don't just be spectators, but how to become an ecosystem that has multiple effects on the economy," said Mamit.