Electric Vehicles ("EV") Regulations In Indonesia: A General Overview

Fuel-based transportation is a major contributor to pollution, environmental, and health issues in Indonesia. On the other hand, Electric Vehicles ("EV") and Battery Electric Vehicles ("BEV"), offer a cleaner and more sustainable solution, improving air quality, also driving innovation in the local technology, engineering, and manufacturing industries.

In Indonesia, the trend towards EV is increasing significantly. As such, the Indonesian Government is optimistic that a massive population of EV will travel on the roads of Indonesia in the near future. Such optimism is evidenced by several regulations that have been enacted by the government that include the guideline, requirements, and infrastructure support to accommodate BEV utilization in Indonesia. In this regard, the Indonesian Government has prepared a national electricity plan through President Regulation No. 22 of 2017 on National Energy General Plan (Rencana Umum Energi Nasional or "RUEN") ("PR 22/2017"),