Electric Vehicles in Jakarta: A Study on Perceptions and Influential Factors in Adoption

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Jakarta, a densely populated urban area in Indonesia, poses significant environmental and public health challenges due to air pollution. A proposed solution to this problem is the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), which produce zero emissions during operation. However, public acceptance and adoption are critical to the success of this transition. This study investigates public awareness, willingness to adopt electric vehicles, and the factors that influence these attitudes among Jakarta residents.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that 80% of the participants reported being familiar with EVs, indicating a high level of awareness.
  • Actual ownership of EVs remained low, largely due to concerns about affordability, limited charging infrastructure, and range anxiety.
  • Demographic factors such as age, educational attainment, income level, and housing status emerged as key predictors of positive attitudes towards the adoption of EV.
  • Younger people, those with higher education and income, and those living in family-owned homes expressed a greater openness to switching to electric vehicles.
  • The study highlighted the importance of strong government support, including financial incentives and infrastructure development, to facilitate greater adoption of electric vehicles.

Statistics:

  • 920 residents participated in the study, providing a comprehensive context for the research.
  • 30 current EV owners were interviewed to provide qualitative insights.
  • 80% of the participants reported being familiar with EVs.
  • 50% of the participants who were open to switching to electric vehicles were younger than 30.
  • 70% of the participants who were open to switching to electric vehicles had a high school education or higher.

Sources:

  • Envisioning the Future of Sustainable Transportation in Jakarta: A Study on Perceptions and Influential Factors in Electric Vehicle Adoption. SAGE Open, 2025, 15.
  • SAGE Open. A free version of this journal article is available at a DOI number.
  • SAGE Publishing. The publisher for SAGE Open is SAGE Publishing.