Domestic Electric Vehicle Sales Rise Rapidly, Here's What You Need To Pay Attention To When Buying Online Electric Vehicles

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JAKARTA - The increasing attention of the Indonesian people to electric vehicles, such as cars and motorbikes, which use environmentally friendly technology, has been in the spotlight lately.

According to Fransiscus Leo Chandra, Tokopedia's Associate Vice President of Category Development, online sales of electric cars through the Tokopedia platform increased almost 4 times during the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, sales of electric motorcycles through Tokopedia increased almost 10 times in the same period.

The increasing trend of using electric vehicles in Indonesia tends to be driven by the presence of various supporting infrastructures. Starting from electric recharge places that are increasingly being found in various regions in Indonesia, to policies that are friendly to use electric vehicles such as being free from odd-even rules," said Leo, in a statement received by VOI, July 27.

The high public interest in electric vehicles can also be seen from Tokopedia data which recorded an increase in electric car transactions in several regions in Indonesia. Jakarta and Bandung are several areas with the highest increase in electric car transactions through Tokopedia, with an average increase of almost 5.5 times during the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, Palembang, Semarang, and Surabaya recorded the highest increase in electric motorcycle transactions through Tokopedia, with an average increase of almost 16 times over the same period.

Tokopedia itself is committed to making it easier for people who want to switch to electric vehicles through the Tokopedia Garage campaign. In this campaign, people can buy electric vehicles, both cars and motorbikes, with discounts of up to IDR 10,000,000 through Tokopedia Garage. This support is in line with GoTo's "Three Zeros" commitment, including a commitment to zero carbon emissions (Zero Emission) by encouraging the use of electric vehicles.

For additional information, several automotive business actors at Tokopedia also provide tips for beginners who want to buy electric vehicles. In choosing a car or electric motor, it is important to pay attention to the distance traveled of vehicles in one charge and increase electric power at home if necessary to accommodate charging electric motors. In addition, it is also important to pay attention to the location of electric vehicle charging stations that are easily accessible from places to live and public places that are often visited. Finally, make sure to buy electric vehicles from stores with capable after-sales services and check the warranty period of car batteries or electric motors purchased.

With the easier access and increased public interest in electric vehicles, it is hoped that the use of environmentally friendly vehicles can further develop in Indonesia, as well as contribute to efforts to reduce the negative impact on the environment.