A Comprehensive Guide to Mudik by Electric Car: SPKLU, Sockets and Tariffs

Electric-vehicle mudik is not just about ensuring the battery is fully charged before departure. EV users should also understand the types of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) available along the route, including socket types and charging schemes. Indonesia’s SPKLU network is expanding, and it is important for EV owners to know the differences to plan better. According to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) website, SPKLU in Indonesia has three socket types: AC Charging, DC Charging CHAdeMo, and DC Charging Combo Type CCS2. Each type has different characteristics and compatibility depending on the EV model. The charging duration at SPKLU generally ranges from 30 to 90 minutes. However, charging times are not uniform. Battery capacity, SPKLU technology, and initial state of charge strongly influence the duration of charging. Technologically, SPKLU is divided into three main categories: medium charging, fast charging, and ultra-fast charging. This technology has a power output of more than 7 to 22 kW and uses alternating current (AC). Charging of this type is relatively longer, around 6 to 8 hours to full. This type of SPKLU has a power output of more than 22 to 50 kW and uses direct current (DC). The charging time is much shorter, around 30 to 60 minutes, making it more ideal for long-distance travel such as mudik. As the name suggests, this type offers power output above 50 kW with direct current (DC). The charging duration can be even faster, around 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the vehicle’s battery capacity.