Bali is being directed to become a national pilot area for the use of electric vehicles as part of the transformation toward a green economy and sustainable tourism.
To support this policy, Bali Governor I Wayan Koster emphasized the importance of preparing public charging station infrastructure. In addition, campaigns to promote electric vehicle use must continue, involving communities, businesses, and government, including through joint activities as promotional events.
“This plan has actually been around for a long time but was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Now the economy has improved, so the electric vehicle program can be carried out,” said Governor Koster.
Significant Growth
The Bali Provincial Government targets a gradual shift from fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles, starting from major tourist areas. Governor Koster explained that this step can be done gradually by setting up electric vehicle zones in several strategic areas.
“These zones can be pushed and developed. We can start with initial electric vehicle zones in Ubud, Sanur, Kuta, Nusa Dua, and Nusa Penida. Nusa Penida will be made a green island. The Klungkung Regent is ready and supports this policy plan,” Governor Koster explained.
Meanwhile, Adi Riyanto, Director of Retail and Commerce at PT PLN, Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company, added that electric vehicles provide real benefits for users, especially in terms of operating costs and driving comfort.
“By using electric vehicles, people will save more and be more efficient. No need to buy fuel, no need to change oil, and maintenance is lighter,” said Adi Riyanto.
According to Adi, in the last 3 years the number of electric cars has grown on average 2.5 times each year. By 2025, the number of electric vehicles nationwide has reached around 175,000 units, driven by government incentives and more diverse brands with competitive prices.
Four-Wheel Vehicle Trend
From the regional policy side, Bali’s Head of Transportation Department, I Kadek Mudarta, explained that by 2025, the number of electric vehicles in Bali is recorded at around 12,800 units.
“In terms of adoption, Bali is relatively good compared to other provinces, although the number is still not significant compared to fossil fuel vehicles,” he said.
Mudarta admitted that the growth of two-wheeled electric vehicles slowed after purchase incentives were removed.
However, a different trend is seen in four-wheeled electric vehicles, which have grown more than 100 percent in the last 3 years and around 130 percent in 2025.
To speed up the transition, the Bali Provincial Government has instructed the use of electric vehicles as official cars within the provincial government.
In the future, the Regional Energy Plan will be reviewed to align with electric vehicle development, including the target of making Nusa Penida a region with 100 percent electric vehicle use by 2030.
Sources : NusaBali
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