Did you know that the number of motorbikes in Indonesia is increasing every year? According to Badan Pusat Statistik, in 2022, there were more than 120 million motorbikes in Indonesia. 

This is a bit unfortunate to see because oil-fuel motorcycles contribute to air pollution. That is why you should choose an alternative vehicle for a greener environment, such as cycling and riding an electric motorcycle.

Talking about electric motorcycles, it has become one of the riding options in Indonesia. But, you might wonder, are electric motorcycles worth it? This article discusses the benefits of electric motorbikes, so read it until the end!

Advantages of Electric Motorcycles

With the question “Are electric motorcycles worth it?”, you might look for information about how worthy this transportation alternative is. In fact, electric motorbikes powered by batteries can contribute to the environment. Other than that, below are some advantages of electric motorbikes you should know:

1. More Efficient

The first benefit is electric motorcycles are more efficient in converting the energy. This makes more electricity converted to mechanical movement and less heat energy wasted. 

2. Engines Are Not Noisy

This benefit becomes one of its best advantages compared to conventional motorbikes. Electric motorcycles’ engines are quieter because there is no fuel combustion in the engines. 

The only engine producing noise in it is the dynamo or rotor, but the noise is quite soft. This certainly reduces noise pollution in the surroundings and makes riding more convenient. 

3. Easy Maintenance

Electric motorbike components are simpler than conventional motorcycles because only some parts of the bike are moving. As a result, this motorbike is easy to maintain and does not require frequent maintenance. 

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4. Does Not Rely on Oil Fuels

Electric motorcycles do not rely on oil fuels, which are among nonrenewable energy. In contrast, this motorbike uses electricity from the charging process. 

The electric power is then stored in the battery of the vehicle. The operational costs are also cheaper when compared to regular motorbikes because it does not depend on fuel. You can charge it with electricity at home or a special charging station.

5. More Eco-Friendly

One of the reasons why people choose electric motorbikes over conventional ones is because they are more eco-friendly. Using electric power, it does not emit pollution as an oil-fuel motorbike does. 

Consequently, electric motorcycles produce less air pollution compared to conventional ones. This is important because according to research published in Jurnal Paradigma: Jurnal Multidisipliner Mahasiswa Pascasarjana Indonesia, the transportation sector contributes to 23% of total carbon emissions. 

It also revealed that electric vehicles powered by batteries are better at reducing air pollution and carbon emissions than ICE-based vehicles. 

6. Rapid and Strong Acceleration

The next advantage is that electric motorcycles have rapid and strong acceleration thanks to maximal initial torque. This makes it more responsive during riding. You can also adjust the torque level according to your needs with the available electronic control.

7. Automation Ability

As the technology on electric motorbikes develops, they now feature more advanced functionalities which enhance their overall performance. Electric vehicles (EVs) have better electronic control and can be integrated with censors and computer technology. 

In addition, some electric motorcycles can be connected to the internet and handled from afar, making them suitable to be self-driving autonomous vehicles. 

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The Disadvantages of Electric Motorcycles

Your question, “Are electric motorcycles worth it?” might already be answered above, but there is one thing you should consider: the disadvantages of electric motorcycles. Below are some disadvantages you should know:

1. Limited Charging Station

The first disadvantage is limited charging stations. Because its use is still not as widespread as fuel-powered vehicles, it may be difficult to find electric charging stations on the streets.

This will hinder your mobility, especially if you are driving to places with no charging station. Yet, the Indonesian Government has increased its efforts to provide more public charging stations in the nation. 

Regarding public charging stations, the Chandra Asri Group’s subsidiary, Krakatau Chandra Energi also contributes to installing public charging stations in several spots in Indonesia, such as Wisma Barito Pacific I, Wisma Barito Pacific II, Royale Krakatau Hotel, SPBU Grogol Cilegon, Plant Krakatau Chandra Energi, and Workshop TMS KCE Jalan Nasional Cilegon. The charging capacity varies from 3×4 kW to 11 kW. 

2. Relatively Expensive Price

Electric motorcycles may not be an option if you have limited funds because the price is relatively expensive. The price of the battery is currently still high, so it requires a lot of money to buy it.

3. Long Charging Time

To function maximally and reach a far distance, you need to optimally charge it until full. However, the charging duration of an electric motorbike can take up to hours.

This condition certainly distinguishes it from conventional motorbikes that only need a few minutes to fill up with gas at a gas station. Even so, some types of motorbikes have a battery swap concept that can be done at certain points.

4. Limited Product Choices

The final disadvantage is that the product choices are not as many as conventional motorcycles because the trend for electric motorbikes is still new. 

Additionally, many electric motorbikes are from new brands, so consumers need to carefully evaluate their options before making a purchase.

Those are the information about the advantages and disadvantages of electric motorbikes you should know. It may be concluded that using electric motorcycles can be one of the efforts to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to environmental preservation. 

Aside from using electric motorcycles, there are other activities you can do to take a role in contributing to the environment, such as becoming Warga Asri with Indonesia Asri.

Indonesia Asri has various programs you can join to gain more insights and participate in making Indonesia greener, one of them is Operasi Semut.

Operasi Semut focuses on educating the community on how important waste sorting is before throwing it away. Not only can you join the program but you also gather more points and interesting merchandise!

Without further ado, register yourself to be Warga Asri with Indonesia Asri now and give us your best contribution to the environment!

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