Confident Mudik with EV: BYD Prepares Fast Charging Posts Along Trans-Java Toll Route
Jakarta — The use of electric vehicles for mudik journeys is becoming a new trend in Indonesia. As the population of electric vehicles (EVs) increases, several automotive manufacturers are beginning to prepare ecosystem support for long-distance travel so that users become more confident taking electric cars across cities.
BYD Motor Indonesia is among those actively preparing such support. Ahead of the 2026 Eid mudik season, the company is launching a service programme titled “Journey with Confidence” which includes mudik service posts, vehicle inspections, and a network of dealer support teams in various regions of Indonesia.
EV growth in Indonesia has indeed progressed rapidly in recent years. Based on Gaikindo wholesale data, the national electric vehicle population reached approximately 43,000 units in 2024 and jumped to approximately 104,000 units in 2025.
With this growth, the contribution of EVs to the national automotive market is also increasing. In 2026, the market share of electric vehicles is estimated to reach approximately 15 per cent, with cumulative total sales approaching 175,000 units in Indonesia.
“Mudik journeys are one of the largest mobility events for Indonesian society. Currently, more and more families are starting to feel confident undertaking long-distance travel using electric vehicles,” said Luther Panjaitan, Head of Public and Government Relations at PT BYD Motor Indonesia, on Friday (13 March 2026) at the Rest Area KM 57 Karawang.
According to Luther, the trend demonstrates that electric cars are no longer used solely for daily urban mobility, but are increasingly trusted for long-distance family travel.
Beyond technological factors, cost efficiency is also a consideration for users. Based on BYD’s internal simulation for a Jakarta–Surabaya journey of approximately 800 kilometres, use of an electric vehicle has the potential to save costs by more than 40 per cent compared to conventional fuel-powered vehicles.
To support such journeys, BYD is preparing six mudik service posts along the Trans-Java toll corridor. These posts will operate during the outbound mudik period of 13–20 March 2026 at Rest Area KM 57 Karawang, KM 228A Cirebon, KM 379A Batang, and KM 575A Madiun.
Meanwhile, during the return journey period of 21–25 March 2026, service posts will be available at Rest Area KM 229B Cirebon and KM 62B Karawang. At these locations, users can utilise various services such as vehicle inspections, technical consultations, and charging facilities.