Presenting Battery-Based Electric Vehicle Charging Network, Astra Group Introduces Astra Otopower

Photo: Doc. Astra Otoparts

JAKARTA - The Astra Group's steps in supporting the electric vehicle ecosystem are becoming more evident. One of them is through PT Astra Otoparts Tbk which introduced Astra Otopower as a charging network for Battery-Based Electric Motor Vehicles (KBLBB).

Astra Otopower, which is located in the parking area on the B2 floor of the Astra Tower, is the first KBLBB charging network to be inaugurated. Later, Astra Otopower will be present in several other locations to support the government in preparing the infrastructure for implementing the G20 Presidency activities and encouraging the development of the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia.

As the youngest portfolio of Astra Otoparts, Astra Otopower is also part of Astra Otoparts' participation in supporting government programs to reduce motor vehicle exhaust emissions and the energy transition process. In particular, from fossil fuel vehicles to electric fuel through the KBLBB ecosystem with electric vehicle infrastructure.

"Our enthusiasm to continue exploring new sustainable business opportunities is manifested in our projects and investments in new and renewable energy (EBT) which also supports the Government in preparing the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia," said Astra Director and President Director of Astra Otoparts Hamdhani Dzulkarnaen Salim in his statement. , quoted Tuesday, July 26.

Hamdhani explained, in line with Astra's commitment to making the transition to realizing a sustainable future for Indonesia, Astra Otopower is a tangible manifestation of Astra Otoparts' contribution to have a positive impact on the environment.

In addition, the charging machine on the KBLBB Astra Otopower network uses global international communication standards, so that all types of electric vehicles can use this charging machine as long as the connector complies with the applicable regulations in Indonesia.

This charging machine is also equipped with an innovative feature in the form of a Safety Flooding System which makes the charging machine automatically turn off when submerged in water. Then there is the Humidity Control System feature which prevents the charging machine from being excessively humid so that it is in accordance with Indonesian conditions.

"Currently, the Astra Otopower KBLBB charging network can be operated using a mobile web browser where the history of user charging transactions will be recorded," Hamdhani added.

In the future, the Astra Otopower operating system will be integrated with www.astraotoshop.com, so that in addition to making it easier for users to operate, customers will also be provided with more complete features.