Green SM, the Vingroup-backed ride-hailing operator, has added electric motorbikes to its Jakarta mobility platform, marking its first two-wheeled service outside Vietnam. The launch, announced on September 16, 2026, complements the company’s existing electric taxi fleet and uses VinFast Evo and Feliz II scooters. The move aims to address high demand for short urban trips while supporting Indonesia’s emissions reduction efforts.
Service Launch and Booking Experience
Customers can book the new electric motorbike service through the Green SM app using standard ride-hailing or the Green Now option for faster pickups. The company says it is prioritizing safety, transparent pricing, and a professional driver team to improve everyday travel. Green SM positions the service as convenient and modern for Jakarta’s fast-paced urban environment.
Launch Promotions for Riders
From September 16 to September 22, first-time users receive 75 percent off, capped at IDR10,000 per trip, while subsequent rides get 25 percent off up to IDR10,000 without ride limits. The promotional discounts are intended to encourage trial of the electric scooters during the launch week. Green SM is expanding its Green Your Move, Refresh Your City campaign in support of Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment initiatives.
Driver Rental and Income Options
Drivers can choose a rent-to-own plan priced from IDR39,000 per day, with guaranteed daily earnings of up to IDR160,000 and vehicle ownership after two years. A flexible rental option offers three, six, or twelve-month terms with a deposit of IDR150,000 and the same guaranteed earnings for the first two months plus performance bonuses. Green SM says the structure is designed to lower financial barriers for drivers entering electric mobility.
Battery Swapping and Operating Costs
To address running costs, Green SM provides up to five free battery swaps per day through the V-Green network for its drivers. The company says the VinFast Evo and Feliz II scooters offer significantly lower operating costs than gasoline motorcycles. These measures are intended to help drivers maximize earnings while reducing the practical concerns that often slow electric vehicle adoption.
Market Position and Competitive Context
The launch places Green SM in direct competition with Grab and Gojek, which dominate Indonesian ride-hailing and operate electric motorbike pilots mainly through fleet partners. Green SM’s vertically integrated model includes the app, the scooters, and the battery-swapping network, marking a different approach from rivals. The company’s heavier balance-sheet commitment comes as GoTo has previously trimmed spending in pursuit of profitability.
Environmental Impact and Strategic Ambitions
Green SM’s global chief executive, Pham Nhat Minh Hoang, said the Jakarta launch is a strategic step in building a fully electric ecosystem spanning cars and motorbikes. The company frames the service as a long-term partnership for Indonesia’s green transition and emissions reduction goals. Green SM reports approximately 850 million rides worldwide, nearly 6 billion kilometers, and more than 800,000 tons of avoided CO2 emissions.
Broader Regional and Corporate Context
Green SM’s motorbike launch follows VinFast’s entry into Indonesia, which was supported by President Joko Widodo in 2024 and reinforced through an aftersales partnership with Otoklix. The company is part of a wider Vingroup effort to expand electric vehicle manufacturing and mobility services beyond Vietnam. Executives say Jakarta represents one step in a larger international rollout rather than a standalone city bet.
Green SM enters Jakarta’s two-wheeler market with aggressive promotions, driver incentives, and a fully electric fleet, but sustaining subsidies after launch remains uncertain. The service offers a visible test of whether vertically integrated electric ride-hailing can win over drivers and riders in a market shaped by long-running subsidy competition. Its performance after the promotional period will indicate whether the guaranteed earnings model translates into lasting momentum.