Tips for Homecoming Travel Using Electric Vehicles: Maintain Speed and Ensure Tyres Meet Specifications
Electric vehicle (EV) homecoming travel requires particular attention to maintain optimal driving distance. One critical factor is vehicle speed during long journeys.
A certified BMW driving instructor, Gerry Nasution, reminded EV drivers not to drive at excessively high or low speeds during extended trips. “Pay attention to vehicle speed, don’t drive at speeds that are too high or too low—maintain normal speed,” said Gerry on Thursday (13 March).
According to him, maintaining stable speed helps improve energy efficiency from the electric vehicle’s battery. “Stable speed can support vehicle power consumption to maximise distance or driving range,” he explained. “The battery consumption remains sufficiently optimal.”
Beyond speed considerations, tyre condition and type are also important factors that electric vehicle users must not overlook when preparing for homecoming travel. This is because not all EVs are equipped with spare tyres like conventional vehicles.
Drivers are therefore advised to ensure that tyres used conform to the electric vehicle’s specifications. Special EV tyres are designed to help increase energy efficiency. “EV tyres are indeed special, unlike ordinary tyres. They have lower rolling resistance with less friction, which helps reduce battery consumption. We must pay attention to using tyres specified for the vehicle,” Nasution said.
Meanwhile, the government predicts a surge in public movement during the 2026 Eid homecoming period, expected to peak in mid-March. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that based on the Transport Ministry’s simulation, two dates are likely to experience peak travel congestion.
“According to our simulation results, there are two dates during homecoming when congestion is expected—estimated on 16 March, Monday, and 18 March, Wednesday,” said the transport minister.
Based on this simulation, the number of people travelling on 16 March is estimated to reach approximately 21.2 million nationally. Meanwhile, on 18 March, the figure is predicted to be higher at approximately 22 million people, making it one of the peak periods for the 2026 Eid homecoming surge.