Hyundai Motor publicly supports Indonesia’s policy to expand EV incentives for nickel use

Published: May 14, 2026 18:57

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According to Indonesian state news agency Antara and other local media on May 14, Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Indonesia (HMID), met with reporters the previous day at an event in Jakarta announcing the winners of the “FIFA World Cup 2026 Test Drive Campaign.”

He said, “Since establishing the Karawang battery cell plant, we have had a clear goal of maximizing the use of Indonesia’s nickel resources,” adding that “directly utilizing these resources in industry is a way to contribute to the national economy, and Hyundai Motor fully supports the government’s plan to expand incentives.”

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