DKI Maintains Tax Incentives and Exemption from Odd-Even Rules for Electric Vehicles

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has confirmed that it will continue to exempt battery-based electric vehicles from motor vehicle tax (PKB) and motor vehicle ownership transfer fee (BBNKB). This decision reflects the local government’s consistency in supporting the acceleration of the transition to clean energy while aligning regulations with central government policies. “Following the issuance of the Minister of Home Affairs’ Circular Letter Number 900.1.13.1/3764/SJ regarding fiscal incentives in the form of exemptions from PKB and BBNKB for battery-based electric motor vehicles, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government’s policy aligns with these provisions, namely continuing to provide incentives in the form of PKB and BBNKB exemptions for battery-based electric vehicles,” explained the Head of the DKI Jakarta Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda), Lusiana Herawati. Furthermore, Lusiana stated that the policy is deliberately designed not only to support the renewable energy ecosystem but also to stimulate public interest in using more environmentally friendly transportation. Exemption from odd-even rules In addition, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, emphasised that the policy of exemption from traversing odd-even zones for electric vehicles will also continue to support smooth, environmentally friendly movement. “We are maintaining the odd-even exemption policy for battery-based electric vehicles. This policy is part of efforts to encourage the use of more environmentally friendly vehicles, in line with commitments to reduce emissions and strengthen sustainable urban transportation systems,” said Syafrin. Syafrin assessed that the development of electric vehicles must be positioned as part of an overall urban mobility strategy. These efforts must continue to receive support through strengthening public transportation and the implementation of consistent environmental policies. Through these steps, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government continues to commit to supporting the transition to clean energy through incentives aligned with central policies, while maintaining the sustainability of environmentally friendly urban transportation systems.