Indonesia pledged its target of net-zero emissions by 2060 or sooner as part of global efforts to curb the negative impacts of climate change. In achieving the net-zero target, the transportation sector, as the second-largest emissions contributor in Indonesia, needs to be transformed so that the emissions trajectory from the transport sector is aligned with a net-zero pathway. Electric vehicles (EVs) are an important component of achieving Indonesia’s net-zero emissions goal, as they emit no tailpipe emissions and are the future of clean mobility. Indonesia has seen EV market growth over the last few years, and this can be seen as a good signal that the country is on the right track to decarbonize its transportation sector.
However, the transition to EVs demands both vision and action. The creation of a clear, strategic roadmap is essential to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. This paper “Roadmap to zero: The pace of Indonesia’s electric vehicle transition” by International Council On Clean Transportation outlines the key steps and milestones necessary for achieving Indonesia’s goal of decarbonizing its transport sector. Road transport contributes to substantial environmental and public health challenges in Indonesia. Given the rapid growth in Indonesia’s vehicle stock—from 2015 to 2024, it grew by an average of 5% annually despite a slowdown during the global pandemic-GHG emissions and air pollution are likely to continue to increase unless there is a shift to new, clean vehicle technologies.
Access the paper here
