Otodiva – The trend of electric vehicles in Indonesia is growing. Even, Electrum at the end of last month announced the commencement of construction of an electric motor factory in Indonesia. The Electrum factory in Bekasi is said to accelerate the development of the electric vehicle industry as part of Indonesia's sustainable energy transition.
Electrum itself is a joint venture (joint venture) between PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (IDX: GOTO) and PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk (IDX: TOBA). This momentum was complemented by cooperation agreements with several strategic partners to form an electric vehicle ecosystem.
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President Director of Electrum, Pandu Sjahrir stated that this groundbreaking was proof of Electrum's readiness to develop the domestic two-wheeled electric vehicle ecosystem. The construction of this factory is part of implementing the company's commitment to support the government's target of providing a comprehensive two-wheeled electric vehicle ecosystem. Starting from battery infrastructure to electric motor technology to increase the use of electric motors. In addition to concretely supporting the government's target of producing nine million electric motorbikes per year 2030, this is also in line with Indonesia's net-zero emission 2060.
“Electrum akan fokus pada pemenuhan Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri (TKDN) while at the same time cooperating with the domestic industry to support other supporting infrastructure, including batteries and spare parts needed to create a sustainable electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia,” ujar Pandu.
Electrum Factory
Electrum factory located in GIIC Cikarang area, Bekasi, West Java, will be built on an area of three hectares, and has a production capacity of up to 250 thousand units per line at the initial stage. The factory will also be equipped with a quality testing laboratory, research and development center, and test track.
Construction of the environmentally friendly Electrum factory with a green factory concept which will be equipped with an energy management system, waste management system dan water treatment. The factory is targeted to be completed by mid-year 2024 and started production in the same year.
Meanwhile, Catherine Hindra Sutjahyo, Director/President of GoTo's On-Demand Services Business Unit, emphasized the company's support for Electrum as one of the contributors to the growth of the GoTo Group. The construction of the Electrum factory is a major step in GoTo's efforts to achieve its Zero Emissions target by transitioning the fleet to fully electric vehicles in 2019. 2030. Since the trial phase of the electric motorbike in Jakarta, we have presented various advances and seen the great enthusiasm and positive response from driver-partners and consumers.
“Penggunaan motor listrik membantu mitra pengemudi kami mengurangi biaya operasional, eliminating the cost of fuel and transmission oil changes. Consumers also get a more comfortable driving experience from these electric vehicles,he said.
Electrum electric vehicle trials
Previously, Electrum has been piloting the first phase of the two-wheeled electric vehicle at the start 2022. Trial of the Electrum electric motorbike through Gojek driver partners through the GoRide Electric service, surpassed a mileage of nine million kilometers in total 500 tested electric motor units. The Electrum electric motor has also taken part in organizing the Summit (summit) G-20 in Bali, Indonesia, as one of the official partners of electric vehicle providers.
Katherine added, in the near future it plans to make it easier to own an electric motorbike for driver partners, while expanding GoRide Electric services to reach more customers.
On the same occasion, Electrum also announced plans for collaboration with several partners. First, Pertamina, through its subsidiary Pertamina Power Indonesia and Pertamina Patra Niaga, they will work together with Electrum to package two-wheeled electric vehicle batteries, while supporting the production of battery cells from Indonesia Battery Corporation.
Second, GIIC through the signing of a memorandum of understanding to purchase and gradually use the Electrum electric motorbike as an operational vehicle in the GIIC area.
Third, Planet Ban by signing a memorandum of understanding for the placement of a Battery Swap Station (BSS) and after-sales service at hundreds of Planet Ban outlets across the Jakarta area.
"Electrum will continue to collaborate strategically to present an integrated electric vehicle ecosystem and develop an after-sales service network both independently and in partnership to increase access to two-wheeled electric vehicles for consumers.,” closed Pandu.
