The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) believes that the\ngovernment\u2019s electric motorcycle conversion programme will enhance\nenergy efficiency while promoting local economic growth. Celios\nExecutive Director Bhima Yudhistira views this step as offering dual\nbenefits, both in terms of saving fuel oil (BBM) and strengthening the\nsmall business sector. According to Bhima, switching from fossil fuel\nmotorcycles to electric ones can reduce BBM usage, which also directly\nimpacts environmental quality.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdditionally, noise levels will drop drastically, accompanied by a\nreduction in exhaust gas pollutants,\u201d he said on Thursday\n(26\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n
He explained that the programme also holds significant potential to\ndrive local economic growth. This is because the economic multiplier\neffect will be even higher if the government involves alternative\nworkshops in the conversion process, rather than relying solely on\nofficial workshops or authorised vehicle manufacturers.<\/p>\n
\u201cVillage workshops can be trained and provided with electric\nmotorcycle conversion kits,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
He added that a similar approach was once implemented by the French\ngovernment in its electric vehicle conversion programme, which\nsuccessfully expanded participation from small businesses while\naccelerating the adoption of eco-friendly technology.<\/p>\n
To encourage public interest, Bhima emphasised the importance of\neducation and incentives. Some proposed incentives include exemption\nfrom the vehicle ownership tax for converted motorcycles, as well as\nfree licence plate renewal fees.<\/p>\n
Not only that, incentives should also be given to market players for\nsecond-hand electric motorcycles from conversions, such as exemption\nfrom ownership transfer fees. This step is believed to increase\nattractiveness and expand the electric vehicle market in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Previously, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)\nBahlil Lahadalia stated that the government will form an energy\ntransition task force to accelerate the implementation of the programme,\nincluding the conversion of conventional motorcycles to electric\nones.<\/p>\n
Bahlil made this statement after attending a limited meeting with\nPresident Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta\non Thursday (5\/3\/2026). He mentioned that the task force is being formed\nto speed up the conversion of conventional motor vehicles, numbering 120\nmillion units, into electric motorcycles.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe President has formed a task force team to accelerate this. And\ntoday, we were given the task by the President as the Task Force\nChairman to carry it out and translate it quickly,\u201d Bahlil said.<\/p>\n
According to Bahlil, the President targets the programme\u2019s\nimplementation to run at maximum within three to four years, and it is\nhoped that it can be realised even faster.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/government-aims-to-save-fuel-consumption-celios-supports-electric-motorcycle-conversion-policy-1774515081", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }