Rules and Cost of an Electric Kick Scooter (Otoped) in Indonesia
An electric kick scooter, which in everyday Indonesian is often called an otoped, is a small two-or-more-wheeled vehicle with a footboard and an electric motor that you ride standing up. Charging it is very cheap, usually under Rp 1,000 for a full charge, because the battery is small. But the more important question for most people is where you can ride it, because an electric kick scooter is regulated by Permenhub No. 45 of 2020 as a certain-vehicle category, not a plated vehicle. Note that the regulation separates the electric kick scooter (maximum 25 km per hour) from the otoped (maximum 6 km per hour). This guide covers both at once, the charging cost and the road rules, with sourced and dated figures.
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Electric kick scooter or otoped: small, cheap to charge, but regulated
An electric kick scooter in Indonesia is a scooter with a footboard ridden standing up, different from a plated electric motorcycle or an electric bicycle. People often call it an otoped, but in Permenhub 45/2020 the otoped is a separate, slower category, so the two are not exactly the same. Because its battery is small, its charging cost is small too. But because of its shape and speed, an electric kick scooter falls into a certain-vehicle category that is regulated on speed, rider age, equipment, and where it may be ridden.
So this guide answers two buyer questions: how much it costs to charge, and where it can be ridden. The cost is covered first because it is simple, then the road rules, which are in fact the main consideration.
Charging cost of an electric kick scooter
An adult electric kick scooter battery is usually small, ranging from around 0.27 to 0.72 kWh, computed from the voltage times the capacity, for example 36V 7.5Ah up to 48V 15Ah (source: id.my-best.com, computed from V times Ah, as of 2026-06-01). As one dated example: an otoped with a battery of around 0.27 kWh times the PLN residential rate of Rp 1,699.53 per kWh (as of 2026-05-24) works out to about Rp 460 for one full charge. For most small kick scooters, one full charge stays under Rp 1,000; the largest battery in this category, around 0.72 kWh, costs about Rp 1,200, so it is still very cheap.
The sources table below shows the PLN rate directly from the site's configuration. Charging uses a small charger and usually takes around 4 to 8 hours to full, but because the energy is small, the cost stays trivial. In short, the electricity cost is not the deciding factor in owning an electric kick scooter; the road rules are what you need to understand first.
Rules: where can you ride it?
An electric kick scooter is regulated by Permenhub No. 45 of 2020 on certain vehicles with electric motor drive, which covers electric bicycles, electric kick scooters, otoped, hoverboards, and unicycles (source: hukumonline.com; oto.detik.com; dephub.go.id, as of 2026-06-01). The main rules: a maximum speed of 25 km per hour for the electric kick scooter, while the otoped is limited to 6 km per hour (grouped with hoverboards and unicycles), a minimum rider age of 12, and for ages 12 to 15 an adult must accompany the rider, plus a helmet or head protection is required (source: kompas.com; bisnis.com; oto.detik.com, as of 2026-06-01).
On location, an electric kick scooter is PROHIBITED on public roads (source: kompas.com; espos.id, as of 2026-06-01). What is allowed under Article 5 of Permenhub 45/2020 is dedicated lanes such as bicycle lanes, certain areas such as residential zones, tourist areas, car free day events, and around mass public transport facilities, plus sidewalks only if there is no dedicated lane, the sidewalk capacity is sufficient, and pedestrians are given priority (source: oto.detik.com, as of 2026-06-01). So an electric kick scooter is intended for short distances in limited areas, not for riding on public roads like a motorcycle.
Required equipment and penalties
Permenhub 45/2020 also requires safety equipment. An electric kick scooter must have a headlight, reflectors at the rear and sides, a working brake system, and a horn or bell (source: oto.detik.com Article 3, as of 2026-06-01). This equipment, together with a helmet and the applicable speed limit, namely 25 km per hour for the electric kick scooter and 6 km per hour for the otoped, is the basis for safe use in the permitted lanes and areas.
On penalties, as recorded on 2026-06-01 there is no official ticket or fine for electric kick scooter violations; the penalty provisions are still being discussed, and enforcement at present is generally a verbal warning (source: oto.detik.com, as of 2026-06-01). For that reason, do not read the absence of a fine as permission to use an electric kick scooter on public roads; the public-road ban still applies, and the rules can change. Check the latest official sources for updates.
Electricity rate and sources
| Tariff | Rate per kWh | Source | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLN Rumah Tangga ≥3.500 VA | Rp 1.699,53 | PLN/ESDM tariff-adjustment publication | 2026-05-24 |
| SPKLU DC (Publik) | Rp 2.466,00 | PLN SPKLU public fast-charge tariff (Permen ESDM ceiling) | 2026-05-24 |
Rates updated 2026-05-24
Electric kick scooter vs electric bicycles and motorcycles, and the site calculator
An electric kick scooter is different from an electric bicycle and an electric motorcycle. Compared with an electric bicycle, which is pedalled or pedal-assisted, an electric kick scooter is ridden standing up without pedalling. Compared with a plated electric motorcycle, which may use public roads, an electric kick scooter is limited to 25 km per hour, while an otoped is limited to just 6 km per hour, and both are regulated as certain vehicles, not plated ones. For the charging cost of an electric bicycle, see /id/guide/biaya-cas-sepeda-listrik; for an electric motorcycle, see /id/guide/biaya-cas-motor-listrik.
The charging cost calculator on this site is meant for electric CARS, so its presets contain cars, not kick scooters. To estimate the charging cost of an electric kick scooter, apply the formula yourself: multiply the battery capacity in kWh by the electricity rate per kWh, and the result is the cost of one full charge, which for an otoped is usually under Rp 1,000. This site does not have an electric kick scooter preset, so do not look for a scooter in the calculator; just work it out by hand with your scooter's battery capacity.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an electric kick scooter?
- Very cheap, usually under Rp 1,000 for one full charge, because the battery is small. An adult otoped battery ranges from around 0.27 to 0.72 kWh. As an example, a battery of around 0.27 kWh times the PLN residential rate of Rp 1,699.53 per kWh (as of 2026-05-24) works out to about Rp 460 for one full charge. Charging uses a small charger and takes around 4 to 8 hours, but the cost stays trivial.
Can an electric kick scooter be used on public roads?
- No. Under Permenhub No. 45 of 2020, an electric kick scooter is prohibited on public roads (as of 2026-06-01). What is allowed is dedicated lanes such as bicycle lanes, certain areas such as residential zones, tourist areas, car free day events, and around mass public transport, plus sidewalks only if there is no dedicated lane, the capacity is sufficient, and pedestrians are given priority. So an electric kick scooter is for short distances in limited areas, not for public roads.
What is the maximum speed and minimum age for an electric kick scooter?
- Under Permenhub No. 45 of 2020 (as of 2026-06-01), the maximum speed of an electric kick scooter is 25 km per hour, while an otoped is limited to 6 km per hour, and the minimum rider age is 12. For ages 12 to 15, the rider must be accompanied by an adult. A helmet or head protection is also required, along with equipment such as lights, reflectors, working brakes, and a horn or bell.
Is there a fine for violations?
- As recorded on 2026-06-01, there is no official ticket or fine for electric kick scooter violations; the penalty provisions are still being discussed, and enforcement at present is generally a verbal warning. But do not read the absence of a fine as permission to use an electric kick scooter on public roads, because the public-road ban still applies. The rules can change, so check the latest official sources.