Jakarta—PT PLN (Persero) has prepared 18 Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) to support the operation of electric vehicles during the 79th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, which will take place in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN).
PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo emphasised that the provision of this facility is part of PLN’s commitment to support the success of the Republic of Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations at IKN while strengthening the government’s efforts to make electric vehicles the main mode of transportation in the new capital city.
“PLN is committed to making IKN a smart, green and beautiful city by relying on renewable energy. We ensure that all SPKLU units and PLN officers are ready to support the smooth running of the event on August 17, 2024,” Darmawan said in a written statement on Thursday, August 15.
Darmawan also stated that PLN will continue to strengthen electric vehicle infrastructure in IKN to realise an environmentally friendly and sustainable futuristic city.
General Manager of PLN East Kalimantan and North Kalimantan Distribution Unit, Agung Murdifi, revealed that the 18 SPKLUs have been placed in three strategic locations around IKN, including in the Government Center Core Area (KIPP), Kemensetneg Office, Batakan Stadium, and PLN Temporary Substation (GH).
“Thankfully, 18 SPKLUs from PLN are now ready to operate to support the use of electric vehicles during the 79th Indonesian Independence Day celebration at IKN. This service is also integrated with the PLN Mobile application,” Agung said.
The SPKLU units prepared by PLN include 8 Ultra Fast Charging SPKLU units, 4 Fast Charging SPKLU units, and 3 Medium Charging SPKLU units. In addition, PLN has also provided 3 SPKLU units for two-wheeled vehicles.
With this facility, PLN hopes to support smooth mobility during the Independence Day celebration and encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in IKN as part of the vision of environmentally friendly and sustainable city development. (Hartatik)
Banner photo: PLN officers check the condition of the Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU) to support the operation of electric vehicles during the 79th Indonesian Independence Day celebration in the nation’s capital. (Source: PLN)
