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        "id": 1752917,
        "msgid": "dedicated-spklu-infrastructure-becomes-key-as-kalista-explains-why-ev-logistics-transition-is-growing-more-1779545544",
        "date": "2026-05-20 19:30:52",
        "title": "Dedicated SPKLU Infrastructure Becomes Key as Kalista Explains Why EV Logistics Transition Is Growing More Viable",
        "author": "Israr Itah",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Kalista Group says the transition to electric-vehicle logistics is becoming increasingly realistic, aided by expanding SPKLU charging infrastructure and improving total cost of ownership. The firm cites last-mile and middle-mile segments as the fastest adopters and reports substantial operating cost savings and meaningful emission reductions on routes such as Tangerang\u2013Bandung.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta \u2014 Kalista Group, a provider of commercial electric vehicle\nsolutions, says the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for the\nlogistics sector is becoming increasingly realistic, particularly in\nurban areas and industrial corridors on Java. The availability of\ncharging infrastructure and efficiency in operating costs are the main\nfactors driving businesses to shift away from fossil-fuel vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Kalista Group CEO Albert Aulia Ilyas explained that over the past\nfour years, the penetration of commercial EVs has remained below one\npercent, while passenger cars account for 16 percent of the total\nmarket.<\/p>\n<p>He said businesses face six main challenges that hamper growth in EV\nlogistics: vehicle specifications, technology, after-sales service and\nmaintenance, charging infrastructure, vehicle quality, and high initial\ncapital expenditure.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We see this year that these six factors are beginning to be\naddressed. The technology is maturing, products are more plentiful, fuel\nprices are high, and the business calculations are becoming viable,\u2019\nAlbert said during a media and industry logistics roundtable in Jakarta\non Wednesday, 20 May 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the logistics sector is among the fastest to adopt\nEVs, especially for last-mile and middle-mile segments. Vehicle models\nsuch as electric blind vans and mini-vans have already been used by\nvarious companies since 2021\u20132022.<\/p>\n<p>Kalista regards the availability of public charging stations (SPKLU)\nas the main reason EV logistics use is now easier to operate than a few\nyears ago. In the Jabodetabek area to parts of Java, charging\ninfrastructure is considered adequate for the operation of light\ncommercial vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Five years ago people were worried because charging stations were\nfew and queues were long. Now in big cities SPKLU stations are much more\nnumerous, making the operation of electric vehicles increasingly\nfeasible,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n<p>One fleet user of EV logistics, Michael Sung from Evershine Group,\nsaid his company has succeeded in cutting operating costs for\ntransportation by around 70 percent compared with traditional diesel\ntrucks.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The savings are around 50 percent from fuel alone. When maintenance\nand other costs are added, total savings can approach 70 percent,\u2019\nMichael, who uses Kalista\u2019s EV fleet rental service, said.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond cost savings, using electric vehicles also helps the company\nreduce carbon emissions. He cited a Tangerang\u2013Bandung delivery route\nthat could cut emissions by around 35\u201340 percent.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dedicated-spklu-infrastructure-becomes-key-as-kalista-explains-why-ev-logistics-transition-is-growing-more-1779545544",
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