PLN Opens 5,000th SPKLU in Indonesia as EV Users' Journeys Become Easier and More Convenient

Indonesia’s state-controlled electricity company PLN (Persero) has expanded access to charging facilities as its nationwide network of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) grows. On Wednesday, 20 May, PLN inaugurated the SPKLU Centre Tanjung Priok in North Jakarta, the fifth SPKLU centre in Indonesia.

Deputy Administrative Mayor of North Jakarta, Fredy Setiawan, welcomed the SPKLU Centre Tanjung Priok, saying it could support the transition to clean energy by accelerating transport electrification. ‘Operating this SPKLU centre here can give confidence to the public, especially in North Jakarta, to start shifting from fossil energy to electricity. It is more efficient, more modern and more environmentally friendly,’ said Fredy. He emphasised the importance of collaboration between local government and PLN to broaden education and strengthen the EV ecosystem amid rising energy demands for the future. ‘Later we will invite PLN to jointly educate the public. The SPKLU will also be a place of learning; in the future we will socialise it to every district and sub-district. Through collaboration with PLN, we hope more people will switch to electric vehicles,’ he added.

Adi Priyanto, Director of Retail and Consumer PLN, said the widespread SPKLU infrastructure is part of PLN’s commitment to provide reliable and comfortable electric vehicle services for the public, while supporting the government’s drive to accelerate the energy transition and electrification across sectors. ‘With the operation of 5,000 SPKLU units spread across 3,162 locations nationwide, EV users will not have to worry about running out of power while on the road. This ensures charging services run smoothly. Nationally, the average queue at SPKLU is only 1.3 vehicles per connector per day,’ Adi said.

Adi added that, according to PLN’s data up to April 2026, about 66 percent of EV charging occurs at home via home charging services (HCS), while 34 percent uses SPKLU for mobility outside home, especially on long-distance trips and fast charging.

General Manager of PLN Unit Induk Distribusi (UID) Jakarta Raya, Moch. Andy Adchaminoerdin, explained that SPKLU availability in Jakarta and surrounding areas continues to grow to keep pace with rapid EV development in the capital. ‘With the fifth SPKLU centre in Jakarta, we want to reassure the public, especially in Jakarta and its environs, that there is no need to doubt or fear switching to electric vehicles as a daily mobility solution,’ Andy said. He explained that the facilities at SPKLU Centre Tanjung Priok include eight Ultra Fast Charging units, one Medium Charging unit, and support for two-wheeled vehicles with two SPKLU units and two SPBKLU units.

The SPKLU Centre complements similar facilities already operating in Bulungan, Menteng, Rest Area Cibubur KM 10.6 Toll Jagorawi, and Sakura Garden City, East Jakarta. To date, PLN and its partners have operated 724 SPKLU units across 405 locations in DKI Jakarta.

Additionally, to assist EV users, PLN has introduced Electric Vehicle Digital Services (EVDS) via the PLN Mobile app. Through EVDS, EV users can easily locate the nearest SPKLU, plan routes, and monitor charging queues in real time.

‘With expanding infrastructure and integrated digital services, PLN is optimistic that EVs will be adopted more widely and become part of a green lifestyle for the community,’ concluded Andy.