BKPM Eases Entry for Foreign Investors in EV Charging Station Business
The Indonesian government is widening opportunities for foreign investors to enter the Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU) business. This step is being taken to accelerate the development of supporting infrastructure for the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia.
Dendy Apriandi, Director of Investment Deregulation at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, stated that the domestic demand for SPKLU remains significant alongside the growing population of electric vehicles.
“The ratio of SPKLU usage is currently irrational, at 1 to 47 queues. This means the quantity is still insufficient,” Dendy said in Jakarta on Tuesday (8/9/2026).
According to him, the government has opened opportunities for Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) to enter the SPKLU business. This policy is expected to accelerate the increase in the number and distribution of charging stations across various regions.
Alongside this growth, the government is also providing greater flexibility regarding SPKLU investment schemes. Previously, foreign investors were required to meet a minimum investment value of IDR 10 billion for a single project point; however, this regulation has now been made more flexible.
Dendy explained that foreign investors can now invest in multiple SPKLU points within a single province. The minimum investment requirement of IDN 10 billion no longer necessarily applies to every single project point, excluding land and buildings.
The government hopes that this flexibility will be able to attract larger investments while simultaneously accelerating the even distribution of SPKLU development.
Dendy assessed that the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is a vital component in maintaining the growth of the EV ecosystem. Without an adequate network of charging stations, the growth of electric vehicles risks being concentrated only in major cities.
“If we do not build the ecosystem, including the SPKLU, the distribution will become a problem; it will become a time bomb if it becomes concentrated only in large cities,” Dendy remarked.