The 250 thousand motorcycles will comprise 200 thousand new motorcycles and 50 thousand conventional fossil fuel motorcycles converted to electric motorcycles, he said.
Under the government aid program for the purchase of new motorcycles, electric motorcycles that receive the aid will need to be produced in Indonesia, he disclosed during a press conference streamed on Monday.
Moreover, the electric motorcycles will need to have a domestic-component level (TKDN) of 40 percent or more.
In addition, electric motorcycle producers who meet the criteria will be required not to raise the selling price during the aid provision period. They will also have to commit to producing electric motorcycles at the required number.
Next, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be prioritized as the recipient targets for the conversion of conventional fossil fuel motorcycles to electric motorcycles.
Specifically, the MSMEs will get People's Business Credit (KUR) and Productive Aid for Micro Enterprises (BPUM), and serve customers from households receiving 450 to 900 VA power.
"This is included so that the electric vehicle is used to encourage productivity and efficiency of MSMEs," Kacaribu explained.
The government’s aid policy for the purchase of motorcycles is expected to start soon. The aid is targeted to be implemented starting from March 20, 2023.
The general and technical guidelines for the program are being prepared by the Industry Ministry as well as the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry.
During the press conference, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry also highlighted several requirements for those seeking to convert conventional fossil fuel motorcycles to electric motorcycles.
One of the requirements is that the motorcycles must still be usable at a capacity of 110–150 cc.
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