Barriers to the adoption of electric vehicles (EV), acceptance surveys and public perceptions in Indonesia: case studies in the city of Surakarta
Febrio Hani Syamnur (a), Nugroho Agung Pambudi (a*), Muhammad Kunta Biddinika (b), and Nyenyep Sri Wardani (a)
a) Mechanical Engineering Education, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami No. 36A, Surakarta, Indonesia
*agung.pambudi[at]staff.uns.ac.id
b)School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2 Chome-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
Abstract
Electric Vehicle (EV) is one of the technologies in the transportation sector that can reduce the amount of emissions. However, EV still faces some difficulties in terms of implementation. its application in several countries is still far from competing with Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. Public acceptance of EV is considered as one of the obstacles. Therefore, this study will examine public perceptions of price, performance, and infrastructure and acceptance of this technology. Furthermore, an incentive policy that can be applied is also offered to respondents. The survey method with a quantitative approach is carried out in Indonesia with a population of Surakarta City residents. The results of this study can contribute as a reference for policy makers in drafting energy and transportation policies and as a discussion material for EV companies in their development.
Keywords: Electric Vehicles, public acceptance, public perception, transportation, energy policy
Topic: Mechanical Engineering