Acceleration of Electric Vehicle Adoption Drives Demand for Telematics Technology
The acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Indonesia is driving the need for more sophisticated telematics technology to support efficient and safe fleet management. To address this demand, Teltonika has organised the Telematics Summit South Asia in Jakarta, bringing together over 150 telematics experts from the Southeast Asian region.
This event serves as a platform for sharing the latest technologies and solutions amidst the rising use of electric vehicles, following the Indonesian government’s plan to roll out EV incentives by June 2026, with a target of adding 200,000 EV units.
Adomas Jurenas, Head of Sales for South Asia at Teltonika, stated that telematics is no longer merely about tracking vehicle positions via Global Positioning System (GPS), but also assists companies in monitoring battery conditions, charging behaviour, and vehicle maintenance in real time. “Modern telematics can provide much greater added value for vehicle owners and business operators,” said Adimos on Thursday.
Teltonika reaffirmed its commitment to making the Telematics Summit South Asia an annual event to strengthen the telematics and electric mobility ecosystem in Southeast Asia. During the summit, Teltonika also introduced various EV solutions through a presentation by Giedrius Adomaitis, Product Owner for E-Mobility at Teltonika.
According to Adomaitis, electric vehicles require digital monitoring systems directly connected to the vehicle’s CAN network so that potential damage can be detected early. Telematics technology also enables companies to monitor battery health, avoid damaging charging habits, and optimise electric vehicle fleet operations. “Additionally, Teltonika introduced telematics-based security features that allow vehicles to be controlled remotely, including driver verification systems to prevent vehicle theft,” added Giedrius.
Electric motorcycles were also a highlight of the event, given the high usage of two-wheeled vehicles in Indonesia, particularly for delivery services and online transportation. “Teltonika presents small, waterproof, and dustproof telematics devices specifically designed to support electric mobility,” said Giedrius.
Elisa Pramono, Head of Sales for Teltonika Telematics, added that the summit also discussed indoor monitoring technology, heavy equipment management, and GPS-free tracking solutions using dead reckoning technology. “This technology allows vehicles to remain trackable even when GPS signals are disrupted by utilising gyroscope and accelerometer sensors,” she noted.
During the event, Teltonika also introduced Wirepas Mesh technology for wireless indoor tracking as an alternative to Bluetooth®. This technology is considered more stable and efficient for monitoring thousands of objects in dense areas such as warehouses or hospitals.