The government continues to optimize tax incentives for electric vehicles to accelerate the downstreaming of nickel as a strategic national commodity. This policy has proven effective in attracting global investors to build nickel processing and battery plants directly within Indonesian territory. With the increasing demand for electric vehicles in the domestic market, the absorption of processed nickel raw materials from the upstream industry has become more stable. This step is part of the government's grand strategy to transform Indonesia from a raw material exporter into a major player in the global green energy supply chain.

For association members and industry stakeholders, the sustainability of these incentives provides long-term certainty for investment development in the automotive manufacturing sector. The government's focus on nickel downstreaming is expected to create significantly higher economic value-add and open thousands of new high-quality jobs. Furthermore, the integration between the mining and automotive industries will strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesian export products in the international market by 2026. Through this strong collaboration, Indonesia is optimistic about establishing an independent electric vehicle ecosystem while supporting sustainable carbon emission reduction targets.

Source: https://indikatorbisnis.com/amp/771011/insentif-mobil-listrik-dorong-hilirisasi-nikel-nasional