CNN Indonesia
Monday, 20 Feb 2023 17:35 WIB
Jakarta, CNNIndonesia —
Minister ESDM Arifin Tasrif stated that the government would start dispensing electric motor subsidies in March 2023 with an amount of IDR 7 million per unit.
He said the subsidy was allocated for 50 thousand units of electric motorbikes.
“Yes, (subsidies) for electric motorbikes, convertible motorbikes and also new motorbikes. For motorbikes, the amount is around IDR 7 million,” he said after attending a meeting on electric vehicle subsidies at the Office of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Monday (20/2).
He said the subsidy was given as an incentive for people to be able to have an electric motorbike at a low cost.
“There is only one goal; by using electric vehicles, people can save on fuel costs. If fuel costs can be saved, the state can also reduce oil and fuel imports,” he said.
He added that apart from saving fuel, the government also hopes that the subsidy can help clean the air in the country.
“If everyone uses electric vehicles, our air will also be clean. So reducing carbon emissions, that’s a benefit. So it’s not subsidizing those who can and can’t afford it, it’s a different understanding,” he said.
(skt/agt)
