Investor Presentaiton
Indonesia Electric Vehicle Outlook 2023
Marine Transport
Electric boats could emerge as a potential solution in Indonesia's small-scale fisheries
• In marine transportation, battery-powered vessels are not yet the most appealing
option for zero-emission solutions due to their low energy density compared to
other alternatives such as biofuels or synthetic fuels. This low energy density
results in a reduction in cargo space, particularly for larger vessels such as cruises,
tankers, containerships, bulk carriers, or RoPax. At present, battery-powered
boats are only practical for very short-distance trips and small GT.
• In Indonesian context, electric boats seem to have a promising market in small-
scale fisheries. This sector is currently facing economic challenges due to reduced
access to subsidized fuel for fishing boats (ketinting). To address this challenge,
several SMEs in Nusa Tenggara Barat, Bali, Batam, and Bangka Belitung have
innovated by developing electric boats with low gross tonnage, ranging from 1
to 5 GT to replace their ketinting. These boats are powered by outboard, inboard,
or ketinting engines. The switch to electric motors offers several advantages over
standard motors, including lower fuel and maintenance costs, longer engine life,
and reduced noise.
• While electric boats offer many advantages over conventional boats, their
development faces several challenges. One of the major challenges is the high
cost of batteries, which significantly contributes to the high upfront cost of the
boat, which can be 11 times higher than conventional boats. However, the
savings in operating and fuel costs could offset the higher upfront cost in the
long run. The conversion to an electric boat is estimated to break even after 6
years of use.
Motor
Battery
Electric ketinting fishing boat specification
1.5 kW
2.5 kWh (18 kg Li-On, 100A BMS)
Charging
1.5 hour
Mileage
Source: Azura Indonesia
15 nautical miles (~27.8 km)
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