PLN Prepares 4,769 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on 2026 Mudik Routes for EV Users
PT PLN (Persero) is ensuring the readiness of electric vehicle charging infrastructure on a massive scale to support smooth Lebaran 2026 exodus and return traffic. A total of 4,769 public electric vehicle charging stations (SPKLU) have been prepared at 3,097 strategic locations across Indonesia.
This strategic initiative is undertaken to provide comfort and eliminate range anxiety for communities using electric vehicles during the Idulfitri mudik journey in 1447 Hijri.
Nayusrizal, Executive Vice President for Commerce and Marketing at PLN, emphasised the company’s commitment to supporting the national electric vehicle ecosystem. He assured that the mudik journey for EV users this year will proceed safely and comfortably.
“We ensure the readiness of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across all major mudik routes. Thousands of SPKLU have been prepared at various strategic locations to make it easier for the public to charge during their journey,” Nayusrizal stated in his official remarks.
PLN projects that approximately 27,000 electric vehicles will travel on mudik routes during Lebaran 2026. This figure represents a significant increase, approximately 1.6 times higher compared to the previous year’s exodus period.
To support this positive trend, PLN is strengthening the EV ecosystem through three main pillars: physical SPKLU development, optimisation of digital services through the PLN Mobile application, and cross-partner collaboration.
Specifically, PLN is providing extra attention to the main mudik routes of Sumatra-Java-Bali by deploying 1,681 SPKLU units at 994 locations. This number has nearly doubled compared to last year, with the average distance between SPKLU now only 22 kilometres apart.
To accelerate charging duration and minimise queues, PLN has added 149 high-capacity SPKLU units with power output of 180–200 kW. Fifty-four units have been operational since December 2025, whilst the remainder are being deployed gradually towards the peak exodus period.
This fast-charging infrastructure strengthening is focused on critical corridors.
In addition, PLN has introduced the SPKLU Center concept, namely large-capacity charging hubs capable of serving multiple vehicles simultaneously. Currently, 19 SPKLU Centers are operational, comprising 8 locations within toll road rest areas and 11 locations at strategic areas outside toll roads.
The presence of SPKLU Centers has successfully reduced the distance between major charging hubs from the previous 300 kilometres to just 150–200 kilometres, allowing mudik travellers to plan their stopping points more flexibly.