Abstract:
The growth of the global electric car
industry is influenced by various economic factors, including nickel prices,
nickel export volume, and nickel production quantity. This study aims to
quantitatively analyze the impact of these three variables on global electric
car sales trends over the period 2014-2023. The method used is a quantitative
approach with multiple linear regression, using annual secondary data from
national and international sources. The results show that nickel price and
nickel export volume have a positive and significant influence on global
electric car sales trends. In contrast, the amount of nickel production shows
no significant effect. These findings emphasize the importance of maintaining
price stability and strengthening nickel exports as strategies to support the
growth of the global electric vehicle market. In the future, further research
needs to examine the impact of other external factors such as energy transition
policies, battery technology development, and mineral supply chain dynamics in
more depth using a longitudinal approach or dynamic economic model.
Keywords: Electric car; nickel price; export volume