Testing Electric Mobility in Everyday Community Life
A six-month real-world trial designed to understand how different types of electric vehicles perform and fit into the daily mobility needs of local communities in Sukawati, Bali.
Vehicle breakdown: 8 scooters · 1 electric motorcycle · 3 three-wheelers · 1 cargo three-wheeler
How people travel for everyday activities.
Which EV types work best for different user needs.
Comfort, ease of use and acceptance.
What charging, safety and operational support are needed.
Best for short local trips
Easy to use and practical for village roads, schools, local offices and small businesses.
Extending the travel range
Better suited for longer-distance mobility and workers travelling beyond the immediate village area.
Inclusive local mobility
Stable, lower-speed mobility suited to elderly users and carrying everyday goods.
Supporting local businesses
Designed around carrying heavier loads for small traders, kiosks and local delivery activities.
Users found the vehicles relatively easy to learn.
Smooth initial acceleration and low noise were positively perceived.
Particularly effective for shorter everyday trips.
More accessible charging points are needed.
Charging, battery care and safety awareness need strengthening.
Rain and road quality affect comfort and usage.
From Vehicle Testing to Ecosystem Building
Sukawati helped us understand how people use electric vehicles in real daily conditions. The next step is to apply these learnings at an ecosystem level — integrating mobility, infrastructure, technology, energy, and local partnerships.
Test & Learn
Vehicle × User × Daily Mobility
Integrate & Validate
Mobility × Infrastructure × Energy × Community × Business Model
Replicate & Scale
Other tourism destinations and regions
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