Eid Exodus 2026: 180,000 Electric Vehicles Set to Take Roads as Charging Stations Key
During the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday period, approximately 170,000 to 180,000 electric vehicles are expected to be in circulation across Indonesia. Consequently, the readiness of charging infrastructure, particularly public electric vehicle charging stations (SPKLU), has become a critical aspect in ensuring smooth travel for the public during the holiday exodus.
Firdausi Manti, Assistant Deputy for Economic and Industrial Infrastructure at the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development, emphasised that the holiday migration period serves as an important test of Indonesia’s electric vehicle ecosystem readiness. “As electric vehicle usage among the public increases, there is a need for clearer and more easily understood communication regarding the availability of charging infrastructure and the various supporting service features,” Firdausi stated in a written statement on Monday, 16 March.
In response, Eko Adji Buwono, Project Coordinator for Entrev, highlighted that beyond infrastructure and technical service readiness, the dissemination of clear and easily understood information is equally vital in assisting the public using electric vehicles during the holiday period. Entrev is a collaborative programme between the Indonesian government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
“Entrev plays a role by activating its media network to continue publicising the readiness of the electric vehicle exodus. Information regarding infrastructure readiness, travel tips, and various travel recommendations for electric vehicle users are conveyed through social media and news publications concerning various coordination forums with stakeholders,” stated Eko.
According to him, appropriate information dissemination will help the public understand the various facilities that the government and industry have prepared, including SPKLU locations, assistance services, and various travel support features that are now more easily accessible to electric vehicle users. “Through collaboration between the government, automotive industry, infrastructure operators, and support from various development partners, we are optimistic that the public can undertake holiday travel with electric vehicles in a more comfortable and safer manner,” concluded Eko Adji Buwono.