EV two-wheeler sales slump as incentive hangs in limbo, industry warns
Electric motorcycles sales have fallen sharply from 70,000 units last year to only 18,900 until August this year, according to the Indonesian Electric Motorcycle Industry Association (Aismoli).
Indonesian electric motorcycle sales have plummeted from 70,000 units last year to just 18,900 by August, the Indonesian Electric Motorcycle Industry Association (Aismoli) reports. The domestic electric vehicle sector fears the government's inconsistent stance on incentives for electric two-wheeler purchases is deterring sales and forcing dealers to consider closing.
The industry had been anticipating a Rp 3 trillion (US$167 million) subsidy, offering buyers a Rp 3 million reduction per locally manufactured electric motorcycle, for up to 100,000 units. However, the program's timeline has been altered multiple times by the government, leaving no clear indication when the incentive would be delivered.
Periklindo Chairman Moeldoko questioned the government's indecisiveness, calling for clarity on when the incentive would be enacted. He emphasized that the incentive should be seen as a means to hasten the transition from gasoline-powered vehicles, rather than merely a financial burden on the state.
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