Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Targets 62,000 Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations by 2030
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is continuing to accelerate the construction of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) to support the national electric vehicle ecosystem. The government targets the number of four-wheeled SPKLU to reach 62,918 units by 2030.
Coordinator of Electricity Business Services at the Directorate General of Electricity, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ferry Triansyah, stated that as of May 2026, the number of four-wheeled SPKLU in Indonesia has reached approximately 4,892 units.
“By May 2026, four-wheeled SPKLU in Indonesia has reached approximately 4,892 units. The target growth for four-wheeled SPKLU by 2030 is 62,918 units,” said Ferry when opening the Project Board Meeting for Enhancing Readiness for the Transition to Electric Vehicles in Indonesia (ENTREV) 2026, quoted from a written statement on Saturday, 9 May 2026.
According to Ferry, the construction of SPKLU is an important part of the government’s strategy to accelerate energy transition and reduce carbon emissions. In addition, the development of electric vehicles is expected to reduce fuel oil imports and subsidies.
He stated that the government is currently focusing on developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in three pilot project provinces, namely DKI Jakarta, West Java, and Bali. Besides the pilot project areas, the ENTREV programme has also been expanded to six other cities, namely Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Makassar, Banjarmasin, and Serang.
Ferry said that the programme not only builds infrastructure but also conducts electric vehicle socialisation and training for vocational high school students to support workforce readiness in the electric vehicle sector.
Meanwhile, Head of Environment Unit at the United Nations Development Programme Indonesia, Aretha Aprilia, assessed that the transition to electric vehicles is now no longer just an environmental agenda, but a national energy resilience strategy.
“The dynamics of geopolitics and disruptions in the global energy supply chain serve as reminders that the transition to electric vehicles is not only for environmental protection but also a strategic step to achieve national energy independence,” said Aretha.
She added that the ENTREV project remains relevant in supporting Indonesia’s electric vehicle transition targets. In the first quarter of 2025, the programme underwent a Mid-Term Review evaluation that reaffirmed its importance as a catalyst for accelerating the national electric vehicle rollout.
The ENTREV programme is a collaboration between the Indonesian government and the United Nations Development Programme to strengthen the electric vehicle ecosystem and accelerate SPKLU construction in Indonesia.