Popular Automotive: Electric Vehicles Cross Islands, Charge at SPKLU

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Many readers are interested in electric vehicles struggling to cross islands, as well as articles on provinces offering vehicle tax amnesty. Others are curious about charging at SPKLU. For more details, here is the list of popular automotive articles for Monday, 1 June 2026:

Electric vehicle growth in Indonesia continues to show positive trends. Government support, an increasing number of models, and expanding charging station networks have driven growing public interest in electric cars year on year.

Local governments in several provinces are again offering tax relief for vehicle owners in June 2026. The policy is expected to improve public compliance with vehicle tax payments.

China’s world-leading battery manufacturer CATL is preparing to mass-produce sodium-ion batteries this year. These batteries are touted as a new alternative for the electric vehicle industry due to lower production costs and more abundant raw materials compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries.

The growth of electric vehicles in Indonesia has been accompanied by an increase in Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU). However, many users still believe that EV batteries must be charged to 100% each time.