PLN S2JB records 18-fold increase in SPKLU transactions

Palembang (ANTARA) - PT PLN Unit Induk Distribusi Sumatera Selatan, Jambi, dan Bengkulu (UID S2JB) has recorded an 18-fold increase in electric vehicle charging transactions at Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) over the past five years, driven by the growing number of electric vehicle (EV) users.

PLN UID S2JB Marketing Strategy Manager Wahyu Hadi Perdana stated in Palembang on Wednesday that the trend of EV usage continues to show significant year-on-year growth. In 2020, the number of charging transactions in the PLN UID S2JB working area was approximately 1,800 per year, or an average of just 150 transactions per month. However, by 2025, transactions have surged dramatically. Within the first four to five months alone, charging transactions have already reached around 14,000, averaging nearly 3,000 transactions per month.

“Based on the data, from 2020 to 2026 the scale has increased by an average of 18 times,” he said. In response to this development, PLN is continuing to expand its support for the EV ecosystem, including through the development of SPKLU infrastructure across various regions. PLN is also opening investment and partnership opportunities for businesses and investors interested in collaborating on SPKLU development through a business-to-business (B2B) cooperation scheme.

“We are very open to businesses and investors to jointly develop EV infrastructure. The more EV users there are, the greater the need for SPKLU will be,” he added. To support the programme, PLN is offering a discount of up to 50 percent on new home charging installation costs. Additionally, customers receive a 30 percent electricity tariff reduction for charging conducted between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Western Indonesia Time.

These incentives represent PLN’s commitment to strengthening the national EV ecosystem while supporting the acceleration of a more environmentally friendly energy transition in South Sumatra, Jambi, and Bengkulu. “The public who are already using or planning to switch to EVs need not worry about the availability of charging facilities, as PLN continues to develop supporting infrastructure and provide various conveniences for EV users,” Wahyu said.