Indonesia Targets Two Million Electric Motorcycles by 2025

Indonesia is aiming to have two million electric motorbikes on the road by 2025. Photo: RideApart.

Indonesia has confirmed plans to cut its carbon emissions by 29% by 2030. The Southeast Asian country hopes the efforts will help it achieve its goal of reaching net zero by 2060.

As part of these targets, the nation will roll out two million electric motorbikes by 2025.

“We have 133 million people using motorbikes in Indonesia. It’s a huge market for motorbikes. This could be a game-changer in accelerating the transition into green transportation,” Indonesia’s Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said at a meeting in Jakarta earlier this month.

According to Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry, there are 133 million motorbikes in the country. Photo: The Jakarta Post.

Unlike the U.S. and Europe, where the automotive industry has taken the lead in electrification, companies in Indonesia are focusing on two-wheelers. This has been a key factor in the government’s approach to reducing emissions.

“We have 35 manufacturers for electric motorbikes, while for cars we only have three,” said Diaz Hendoritesyono, a special staffer to Indonesia’s president.

The large number of players has also made electric motorbikes more affordable, making it easier for people to switch to cleaner vehicles.

Indonesia is taking action to move towards greener transport, not just talking about it.

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Energica said it will provide 88 EsseEsse9+ electric motorcycles for the Indonesian National Police at the G20 Summit on November 15-16.

The EsseEsse9+ electric motorbike will be used by the Indonesian National Police at the upcoming G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia. Photo: Energica.

“With the collaboration of the government, universities, industries, and with the strong support from the community, I am optimistic that we will realize two million electric motorcycles on the road in Indonesia,” Budi Karya Sumadi said.