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 advanced telematics technology to support efficient and secure fleet management. Responding to this need, Teltonika has held the Telematics Summit South Asia in Jakarta, bringing together more than 150 telematics experts from the Southeast Asian region. The event served as a platform for sharing the latest technology and solutions amid the increasing use of electric vehicles, as the Indonesian government prepares to roll out electric vehicle incentives in June 2026 with a target of adding 200,000 EV units. Head of Sales for South Asia Teltonika Adomas Jurenas said that telematics is no longer just about tracking a vehicle’s position via global positioning system (GPS), but also helps companies monitor battery condition, charging behaviour, and vehicle maintenance in real time. ‘Modern telematics can provide much greater added value for vehicle owners and business operators,’ Adomas said on Thursday (4/6/2026). Teltonika affirmed its commitment to making the Telematics Summit South Asia an annual agenda to strengthen the telematics and electric mobility ecosystem in Southeast Asia. During the summit, Teltonika also introduced various electric vehicle solutions through a presentation by Product Owner for E-Mobility Teltonika Giedrius Adomaitis. He explained that electric vehicles require a digital monitoring system connected directly to the vehicle’s CAN network so that potential damage can be detected early. Telematics technology also allows companies to monitor battery health, avoid damaging charging habits, and optimise electric vehicle fleet operations. ‘Additionally, Teltonika introduced telematics-based security features that allow the vehicle to be controlled remotely, including a driver verification system to prevent vehicle theft,’ Giedrius said. He noted that electric motorcycles were a highlight during the event given the high use of two-wheeled vehicles in Indonesia, especially for delivery and online transport services. ‘Teltonika presented a small, waterproof, and dustproof telematics device specifically designed to support electric mobility,’ Giedrius said. Head of Sales Teltonika Telematics Elisa Pramono added that beyond focusing on electric vehicles, the summit also discussed indoor monitoring technology, heavy equipment management, and tracking solutions without GPS using dead reckoning technology. ‘This technology allows vehicles to remain tracked even when the GPS signal is disrupted by utilising gyroscope and accelerometer sensors,’ she said. 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 and hospitals.