JAKARTA, RAKYAT NEWS – U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke the electric vehicle (EV) mandate established during President Joe Biden’s administration has sparked reactions from global experts.

The mandate, which was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote the adoption of electric vehicles, was a key part of Biden’s push to reduce emissions and transition to cleaner energy sources. However, experts suggest that this policy change will have limited consequences for Indonesia’s EV ecosystem.

Yannes Martinus Pasaribu, an automotive expert from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), pointed out that the U.S. has not made substantial investments in Indonesia’s electric vehicle sector. As a result, Indonesia is unlikely to experience significant disruptions from Trump’s reversal of the EV mandate. According to Pasaribu, the primary countries affected by this policy shift will be those that rely heavily on U.S. investments in the EV industry.

Indonesia, in contrast, has been focusing its EV development efforts on attracting investments from countries in Asia, such as China, Japan, and South Korea.

These countries have played a more prominent role in developing the country’s electric vehicle market, particularly through partnerships in manufacturing and technology transfer. Therefore, the changes in U.S. policy are not expected to directly impact Indonesia’s progress in the EV sector.

Pasaribu further explained that while the U.S. decision to step back from promoting electric vehicles may slow global efforts to combat climate change, its direct effect on Indonesia’s EV market will be minimal. Indonesia’s EV sector is still in its early stages, and its growth remains largely dependent on foreign investments, particularly from Asian nations.