PLN ensures readiness of public electric vehicle charging stations to serve holiday travellers
Batang, Central Java — PT PLN (Persero) is ensuring the readiness of public electric vehicle charging stations (SPKLU) to support the smooth travel of the public during the Ramadan and Eid Fitr 2026 period.
PLN Distribution Director Arsyadani G Akmalaputri, speaking in Tegal, Central Java, on Tuesday, stated that the company is committed to providing reliable and comfortable charging infrastructure for electric vehicle users during the holiday exodus.
“Here, we visited Rest Area 275A, which has 10 nozzles and 8 SPKLU units. It’s not as crowded as other rest areas, but I’ve already spoken with visitors who are charging, and they feel comfortable because charging is very easy,” she said.
At this rest area, PLN has also provided emergency posts and comfortable waiting areas.
Nationally, PLN and its partners have prepared 4,668 SPKLU units distributed across 3,029 locations throughout Indonesia. Of this total, 1,681 units are located on toll routes spanning Sumatra and Java-Bali, with an average distance of approximately 22 kilometres between charging stations, allowing electric vehicle users to travel during the holiday period with greater peace of mind and comfort.
SPKLU centres are designed as electric vehicle charging points with greater capacity and more comprehensive facilities compared to standard SPKLU units. The infrastructure is equipped with ultra-fast charging (UFC) technology capable of charging vehicles significantly faster than conventional fast-charging systems.
Additionally, SPKLU centres feature 10 to 20 parking slots for simultaneous charging, which can reduce the potential for long queues at busy toll rest areas during peak holiday travel periods. Other facilities include a cosy lounge or comfortable waiting area, 24-hour operational service, and simultaneous chargers that allow a single device to charge two electric vehicles at once.
PLN Central Java Unit General Manager Bramantyo Anggun Pambudi added that the company has undertaken various preparatory measures to ensure all SPKLU infrastructure operates optimally during the holiday period.
“Currently, there are 305 SPKLU units distributed across 192 locations in the Central Java region. All units have undergone inspection and testing to ensure they operate optimally when serving the public during the Eid alert period,” he said.
Specifically to support electric vehicle travel on the Trans-Java toll route in the Central Java region, PLN has prepared 79 units at 24 rest areas. The infrastructure comprises 5 ultra-fast charging units, 17 fast-charging units, 29 medium-charging units, and 28 standard-charging units.
Additionally, PLN has also mobilised 3,606 personnel and 2 mobile SPKLU units to anticipate emergency conditions should electric vehicle users encounter difficulties during their journey.
To support ease of use for electric vehicle users, all SPKLU units are integrated with the PLN Mobile application through the Trip Planner and AntreEV features. Through these features, users can plan their travel route, identify the nearest charging station, and monitor charging queues in real time, making the holiday journey more comfortable.