Global Fuel Prices Rise, Alva Names Electric Motorcycles as Cost-Saving Solution

Jakarta – Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacting rising global oil prices have begun triggering public concerns over potential fuel price increases. Amidst this macro situation, electric motorcycles are being positioned by Alva as an opportune moment for citizens seeking to reduce daily transportation operational costs.

Alva CEO Purbaja Pantja revealed that electric motorcycles possess significant competitive advantages in terms of operational costs compared to conventional motorcycles, particularly when fuel prices are volatile.

As a concrete solution to provide operational cost certainty, Alva introduced a programme titled “Bebas Pas”. This programme offers a flexible battery rental scheme, ranging from Rp125,000 for up to 700 kilometres per month, to Rp200,000 for up to 1,800 kilometres per month.

“This essentially provides a new concept, which we believe is also attractive to users. Because it depends on their usage that month, it could be lower compared to if the battery cost were fixed,” Purbaja added.

The company continues to project consistent year-on-year sales growth, regardless of global oil price dynamics.

“Looking at what we can achieve, we hope that whether or not there is a fuel price increase, we hope that Alva can continue to sell more motorcycles each year,” Purbaja said.

With more measurable operational costs and increasingly varied ownership schemes, Alva is optimistic that the public’s transition to electric vehicles will continue to progress without depending on conventional energy price fluctuations.