[POPULAR AUTOMOTIVE] EV Battery Degradation, PHEV Cars Gain Traction

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Many readers are interested in learning about EV battery degradation when parked under direct sunlight. Similarly, there is interest in the article about the results of the FP1 Moto3 Catalunya 2026. In addition, many are curious about the list of best-selling PHEV models in April 2026. For more details, here is a collection of the most popular automotive articles on Friday (15/5/2026):

1. Parking in Direct Sunlight Accelerates EV Battery Degradation

The trend of using electric vehicles (EVs) in Indonesia continues to increase along with the growing number of models and the support of charging infrastructure. However, behind this popularity, EV owners are also required to better understand the proper usage and maintenance patterns to ensure that the battery condition remains optimal in the long term.

BYD Motor Indonesia has signaled that it will introduce a new variant for its flagship electric city car, the BYD Atto 1, with a more affordable price. This step is taken to expand the consumer base for electric vehicles in Indonesia, while also maintaining the appeal of the Atto 1, which has so far received a positive response from the market.

The Moto3 Catalan race series officially began today. The talented young Indonesian racer, Veda Ega Pratama, took to the track to participate in the Free Practice 1 (FP1) session in cloudy but dry weather conditions. Starting the session optimistically, Veda Ega immediately pushed his motorcycle to adapt to the characteristics of the circuit. In the opening lap, he recorded a time of 1 minute 54.946 seconds.

Drivers in Jakarta can still travel freely without worrying about the odd-even rule on Friday (15/5/2026). This is because the vehicle restriction based on license plate numbers is still suspended during the long holiday period. The DKI Jakarta Transportation Department has confirmed that the odd-even policy will not be in effect during the national holiday of the Ascension of Jesus Christ and the accompanying public holiday.

The sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in Indonesia have begun to show a positive trend, as seen in the increase in wholesale distribution in April 2026. Based on data from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo), the total number of PHEVs sold during the period reached 569 units. This figure is up 60.3 percent compared to March 2026, which recorded only 355 units.