75,000 Electric Cars to Roam Indonesian Highways This Eid, Doubling Previous Holiday Figures

Main Takeaways

● The Indonesian government predicts that 75,000 electric cars will use the highways during the Eid holiday, more than double the number recorded during the previous festive season. ● Authorities, in collaboration with Astra Infra, have identified 105 public charging stations on major toll routes, with Trans-Java hosting the highest concentration of facilities. ● Officials have inspected the charging infrastructure to ensure operational readiness, particularly for long-distance journeys during peak travel. ● Drivers are encouraged to adhere to orderly charging queues to prevent congestion and ensure smoother traffic flow for all travelers.

SUBANG, investortrust.id - The surge in electric vehicle usage in Indonesia reaches a new milestone, as the government projects 75,000 eco-friendly cars on the country’s highways this Eid holiday. This remarkable growth signals accelerating adoption of clean transportation, prompting businesses, policymakers, and the public to anticipate intensified road traffic during one of the year’s busiest travel periods.

In a statement shared by the Indonesian Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) under the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, officials revealed a 114.28% increase compared to the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year festive season, which saw around 35,000 electric vehicles. Astra Infra, an Indonesian toll road operator, convened a media gathering on Thursday, Mar 13, 2025, confirming these projections and underlining the readiness of vital infrastructure to support the rising number of electric cars on the roads.

Tulus Abadi, member of the Indonesian Toll Road Regulatory Agency representing the public at the Ministry of Public Works, said the prediction emerged from discussions with the Directorate General of Electricity and the state electricity company PLN.

He noted, “On the previous holiday season, 35,000 electric cars had already taken to the roads. We expect around 75,000 for this Eid travel period.” His remarks were delivered during the 2025 Eid media gathering hosted by Astra Infra Group at the Astra Infra Tollroad Cikopo-Palimanan (Cipali) office in Subang, West Java, on Thursday.

A total of 105 Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) are currently operational along various rest areas on Indonesian toll roads, with the highest concentration located along the Trans-Java corridor. “Trans-Java has 53 SPKLU units, non-Trans-Java routes have 15, and Trans-Sumatra has 37,” Tulus explained. 

He added that authorities had inspected charging facilities on the Tangerang–Merak and Cipali segments, among other major Trans-Java routes, to ensure they functioned properly during the Eid travel rush in 2025.

Tulus also urged holiday travelers to use charging stations in an orderly fashion. “We hope the public will queue responsibly at the charging points to avoid long lines and traffic buildups. Waiting too long can create further congestion and disrupt travel flow,” he said.