Post-Homecoming Surge: SPKLU Usage Jumps Fourfold Compared to 2025
PT PLN (Persero) recorded a surge in the usage of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) by up to 4.14 times during the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr (RAFI) readiness period in 1447 Hijriah. This increase aligns with a more than fourfold rise in electricity consumption by electric vehicles compared to the same period in 2025.
In detail, the frequency of charging during the period from 12 to 31 March 2026 reached 303,234 transactions, up from 73,161 transactions in the same period the previous year. Meanwhile, electricity consumption was recorded at 7.16 million kilowatt hours (kWh), an increase from 1.75 million kWh in 2025.
This achievement is part of the success of the National Energy and Mineral Resources Sector (ESDM) Post in ensuring the smooth flow of Lebaran homecoming and return traffic, while also guaranteeing the reliability of national energy supply during the RAFI period.
Inspector General of the Ministry of ESDM, Yudhiawan Wibisono, explained that the National RAFI Post 2026, which ran from 12 March to 31 March 2026, played a crucial role in maintaining the smooth flow of Lebaran homecoming and return traffic involving the mobility of millions of Indonesians.
“I give my highest appreciation to the Post team and all related energy sector ranks in the ESDM sector for carrying out this National ESDM Sector Post. The Post is not just a control centre but also a real manifestation of the government’s commitment to ensuring energy availability for the public during Eid al-Fitr,” said Yudhiawan at the Closing and Press Conference of the National ESDM Sector Post for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 H, at the Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Body (BPH Migas) Building.
PLN President Director, Darmawan Prasodjo, stated that the significant increase in SPKLU usage reflects the strengthening adoption of electric vehicles in society, especially during the Lebaran homecoming momentum.
“The surge in SPKLU usage during RAFI is an indicator of increasing public trust in electric vehicles. This is inseparable from the readiness of infrastructure and services that we provide optimally during the homecoming period,” said Darmawan.
PLN, together with partners, has provided 4,769 SPKLU units at 3,097 locations across Indonesia, with an average distance between SPKLU of about 22 kilometres. Specifically on the main homecoming routes of Trans Sumatra, Java, and Bali, PLN provides 1,681 SPKLU units at 994 locations, an increase of around 70 per cent compared to the previous Eid al-Fitr.
To anticipate emergency needs, PLN also prepared 15 mobile SPKLU units at strategic points, especially in toll exit areas, supported by thousands of on standby personnel.
In addition to infrastructure additions, PLN also improved service quality through modernisation of charging technology. Several high-usage SPKLU have been upgraded from standard charging to fast charging and even ultra-fast charging, making the charging process faster.
This service strengthening is also supported by the development of a digital ecosystem through the Electric Vehicle Digital Services (EVDS) feature on the PLN Mobile app, which makes it easier for users to access SPKLU services in an integrated manner.
PLN also introduced the Trip Planner feature to help users plan trips with information on SPKLU locations and connector availability, as well as the AntreEV feature that allows real-time queue monitoring.
In addition, PLN provides transaction convenience through the electronic payment system EV-TAP available at several SPKLU on the Trans Java homecoming route, making the charging process faster, practical, and without obstacles.
“We will continue to strengthen electric vehicle infrastructure and services so that the public becomes more comfortable switching to clean energy,” said Darmawan.