PT PLN (Persero) has confirmed the readiness of electric vehicle\ncharging infrastructure along the return route from Java to Bali ahead\nof Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr 2026.<\/p>\n
Adi Priyanto, Director of Retail and Commerce at PLN, conducted\ndirect inspections of numerous Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations\n(SPKLU) along the Surabaya to Denpasar, Bali corridor to ensure the\nelectric vehicle charging service is prepared to serve the public. The\ninspection was carried out alongside PLN\u2019s Retail and Commerce\nDirectorate staff, reviewing several SPKLU locations at rest areas and\nstrategic points along the main routes to Bali.<\/p>\n
Adi Priyanto stated that the inspection activity represents PLN\u2019s\ncommitment to ensuring all electric vehicle charging infrastructure is\nin optimal condition ahead of increased public mobility during the Eid\nholiday return period. \u201cWe want to ensure directly that all SPKLUs along\nthe Surabaya to Bali corridor are operating properly and ready to serve\nelectric vehicle users. The trend of electric vehicle usage continues to\nincrease, including for long-distance travel during the Eid holiday\nseason,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to him, PLN continues to strengthen the readiness of\nelectric vehicle infrastructure, particularly on strategic routes that\nserve as primary travel paths for the public during extended holiday\nperiods.<\/p>\n
Nationally, PLN and its partners have provided 4,769 EV chargers\ndistributed across 3,078 locations throughout Indonesia to support the\ndevelopment of the electric vehicle ecosystem. The infrastructure\ncomprises various types of charging, ranging from Ultra Fast Charging,\nFast Charging, Medium Charging to Standard Charging, tailored to the\nneeds of electric vehicle users.<\/p>\n
To support the 2026 Eid holiday return period, PLN has prepared 1,681\nSPKLU units distributed across 994 locations along the return route in\nthe Sumatra, Java and Bali regions. All SPKLUs are supported by more\nthan 5,000 standby personnel who work 24 hours in three shifts to ensure\noptimal service to electric vehicle users.<\/p>\n
In addition to ensuring infrastructure readiness, PLN has also\ndeployed mobile SPKLUs and emergency charging units to address potential\nemergencies that electric vehicle users may encounter during travel. \u201cWe\nhave also prepared mobile SPKLUs and emergency units that can move\nquickly if electric vehicle users encounter problems during travel. With\nthis support, we want to ensure EV user travel during the return period\nremains safe and comfortable,\u201d Adi said.<\/p>\n
Adi added that PLN continues to develop an integrated electric\nvehicle ecosystem through the PLN Mobile application. Through this\napplication, electric vehicle users can easily find the nearest SPKLU\nlocation, plan trips using the Trip Planner feature, and monitor\ncharging queues in real time through the AntreEV feature.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to ensure the experience of electric vehicle users becomes\nincreasingly comfortable. PLN Mobile is an important part of this\necosystem as it helps users plan trips and access charging services more\nefficiently,\u201d Adi said.<\/p>\n
PLN is also strengthening the development of SPKLU Centers at various\nstrategic points to ensure long-distance electric vehicle travel can be\nconducted more comfortably. Currently, the distance between SPKLU\nCenters on the Trans-Java route has been reduced from approximately 300\nkilometres to approximately 150 to 200 kilometres, making it\nincreasingly convenient for EV users to travel between cities.<\/p>\n
Adi emphasised that readiness of electric vehicle infrastructure\nforms part of PLN\u2019s commitment to supporting the national energy\ntransition whilst providing the best service to the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Eid holiday return period represents one test of the readiness\nof electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Indonesia. PLN is\ncommitted to ensuring EV users can travel home comfortably, without\nworrying about the availability of charging facilities,\u201d Adi\nconcluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/electric-vehicle-charging-stations-on-java-bali-return-route-confirmed-ready-for-operation-1773327308", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }