Not As Soon As The Consumer Electric Car Is Still Slow In Adopting Electric Motorcycles, AISI Reveals The Reason

Electric motorcycle test area. (Photo: Afrizal / VOI)

JAKARTA Although electric motors are starting to get attention in Indonesia, consumer adoption is not as fast as electric four-wheeled vehicles.

Chairman of the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI), Johannes Loman, revealed that although the growth of electric motorcycles is starting to appear, the number is still not significant.

"In principle, we continue to support the growth of electric motors. However, in practice, acceptance from consumers is still relatively slow compared to four wheels," he said at the 2024 IMOS press conference in Jakarta, Thursday, October 3.

Loman explained that there are several factors that make the adoption of electric motorcycles run slowly.

"Restrictions on travel distance, fairly long battery charging times, and the need for motorcycle users to speed and long range are the main challenges. In addition, consumer price factors and security also affect," he explained.

However, Loman is optimistic that the adoption of electric motors will increase over time, especially if consumers feel more comfortable and their needs are met.

"I believe the growth of electric motors will be faster if consumers feel more comfortable and their needs are met properly," he added.

According to data from the Two-wheeled Electric Motor Vehicle Purchase Assistance Information System (Siapira), until August 2024, the distribution of subsidized electric motors reached 38,870 units, with a total sale of 60,824 subsidized electric motors.