Currently there are lots of electric motorbikes on the market. So is it necessary to buy an electric motorbike now?

The government continues to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in Indonesia. One of these efforts is realized by providing incentives or subsidies for every purchase of an electric motorbike. With this encouragement, is it necessary to buy an electric motorbike nowadays?

Even though nowadays we see quite a lot of electric motorbikes on almost every street corner, questions like that still often arise in the minds of some Indonesians. The reason is, this technology can be said to be something new in Indonesia. Responding to this, the representative of the Electric Bicycle and Motorcycle Community (KOSMIK), Ongko, answered that now is the right time to buy an electric motorbike.

“Is it right now to buy an electric motorbike? The answer is already. Because now there are more and more choices of electric motorbikes circulating in Indonesia. "People can choose an electric motorbike according to their model preferences and budget," said Ongko.

Apart from the various factors of choice, the subsidy factor from the government can also be a consideration. As is known, the government through the Ministry of Industry has issued regulations regarding subsidies for electric motorbikes which are contained in Minister of Industry Regulation Number 6 of 2023. In these regulations there are four beneficiaries of subsidies, including beneficiaries of people's business credit, micro business productive assistance, wage subsidy assistance, and recipients of electricity subsidies up to 900 VA.

Unfortunately, the subsidy requirements are considered less effective, so that subsidy absorption is not optimal. Therefore, the government plans to evaluate and remove these four conditions. By removing the four conditions, the plan is that the general public who have KTPs can get the subsidy.

So, for those of you who are considering buying an electric motorbike, here are several reasons why you need to buy an electric motorbike.

Fun to drive

Using an electric motorbike provides a different driving sensation than a conventional or petrol motorbike. Riding an electric motorbike feels fun because you can't hear the engine sound at all. It's so quiet, you can even hear the sound of crickets when driving in a quiet place at night. Apart from making no sound, electric motors have no vibrations, making electric motorcycles fun to drive. 

 

Environmentally friendly

Recently, there has been a lot of news about air pollution in the capital city of Jakarta. The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) said that the biggest contributor to air pollution comes from motorized vehicles, especially motorbikes. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry noted that more than 24.5 million motorbikes will enter Jakarta in 2022. Most of these vehicles use fossil fuels, which contribute to emissions. By riding an electric motorbike, you are helping to overcome the problem of air pollution.

 

More efficient

One of the reasons some people buy electric motorcycles is the issue of power efficiency. When compared to conventional motorbikes, electric motorbikes are considered more efficient in terms of power. Several studies say that electric motors have an efficiency of around 90% compared to conventional motorcycles. Meanwhile, conventional motorcycles have a power efficiency of around 30%. With fuel prices soaring, it is not surprising that electric motorcycles are considered a solution to overcome this.

 

Great torque and acceleration

The next reason you need to buy an electric motorbike is about vehicle performance. Electric motors usually have large instantaneous torque. The acceleration of this motorbike is no less than that of a conventional motorbike. Although it depends on the specifications of the electric motorcycle,. In several electric motorbike models currently sold, manufacturers provide torque that is even similar to that of a 250-cc motorbike.

 

Minimal maintenance

Minimal maintenance is the reason why you need to buy the next electric motorbike. The engine on an electric motorbike does not need lubricant or oil like a conventional motorbike engine. The components on electric motorbikes are also not as numerous as conventional motorbikes, so they do not require extra maintenance and component replacement as frequently as conventional motorbikes. In other words, having an electric motorbike is considered to save on your budget.