Planning To Go Home Using An Electric Car? Pay Attention To This

Illustration of the charging of electric vehicles. (Photo: Afrizal/VOI)

JAKARTA - Electric cars are increasingly diverse in Indonesia, even some models are common on the streets, especially in big cities. This makes many people plan to use electric cars during Eid homecoming as an alternative to be environmentally friendly. However, there are several things that need to be considered for those of you who want to go home using electric cars. Anything?

"One day before leaving, make sure the battery capacity is full. For example, for the Chery Omoda E5 model, the distance is quite far, about 430 km according to WLTP calculations. I think it is safe for trips from Jakarta to Surabaya," said Dealer and Network Development Manager of Chery Sales Indonesia, Setia Hariadi, when met, Thursday, March 21.

Furthermore, he suggested checking the route to the destination and finding out the location of the Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU). "Currently, Chery has also collaborated with PLN, and you can also charge at the hotel while resting," he added.

Confirmed separately, PT TAM Vice President Henry Tanoto revealed several things that must be considered when planning to go home using an electric car.

"There are two things to note. First, make sure you know the location of the charging station to anticipate if the battery runs out. Second, make sure to recharge the battery if you travel long distances," he said, during an interview some time ago.

Not only that, he also suggested allocate time to charge an electric car so it doesn't take too much time.

"You can set the time wisely, because it's possible that the charging station is full and takes longer," Henry concluded.