In the rapidly evolving landscape of transportation, the positive impact of electric taxi services is evident, as demonstrated by the experiences of BlueSG and GrabCar. BlueSG and GrabCar in Singapore have successfully integrated electric vehicles into their service fleets with a base fare of SGD 2.5, a per-kilometer rate of SGD 0.5, and a per-minute rate of SGD 0.16. This experience presents an intriguing opportunity for the private sector in Indonesia to draw lessons from similar initiatives.

One significant advantage lies in the comparatively lower electricity tariffs in Indonesia as opposed to Singapore. With electricity tariffs for businesses ranging from Rp 435 to Rp 1,352 per kWh in Indonesia and SGD 23.43 per kWh in Singapore, the potential cost savings of utilizing electric vehicles become apparent.

Despite potential challenges such as a lack of understanding about electric vehicles and limited infrastructure in Indonesia, there is considerable opportunity. The increasing tech-savviness of the Indonesian population, with 56% using the internet and 53% accessing it through mobile phones, creates a conducive environment for the development of mobile applications for electric taxi services.

The success of Grab and Go-Jek in Indonesia, with billions of downloads, indicates that Indonesian society is ready to embrace innovative transportation solutions. The lower operational costs of electric vehicles, as revealed by data from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, further underscore the significant potential for the adoption of electric taxi services in Indonesia.

 

Source: CFDS