Apart From SPKLU, Electric Car Owners Can Charge Batteries At Home

Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU) (Photo: VOI)

JAKARTA – In today's increasingly sophisticated era, the development of electric cars or often referred to as Electric Vehicles (EV) is advancing. Car manufacturers known for their driving experience, such as BMW and Porsche have built hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles with driving dynamics in mind.

One of the best parts of owning an electric car (EV) is experiencing the incredible speed and handling that was once reserved only for sports cars and luxury sedans.

The performance of the car also depends on the specifications of what vehicle you are using. You should feel comfortable and happy when you are behind the wheel. Therefore, it is important for you to consider what type of EV you will choose.

Should You Own an Electric Vehicle?

Yes! Buying an electric vehicle will provide several benefits for you. For example, you don't have to spend money to buy gas anymore. The distance range is as good as a regular vehicle, it could even be better depending on your vehicle choice.

Where to Charge an Electric Car

The principle of charging an electric car battery is actually not much different from charging a cell phone battery. If you've been considering buying an electric car, it's time to find out where you can charge it.

To meet this need, the government together with the private sector have also prepared hundreds of charging stations for electric vehicle (EV) users.

Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU)

Currently, PLN has issued a "Charge In" application to make it easier for you to find the location of where to charge electric car batteries. Usually the driver only takes about 2 - 4 hours to charge the electric car battery from 0 to 100 percent. However, if you use a fast charging system, it may only take less than 1 hour.

Charging Home

Currently, electric charging does not have to be done at the SPKLU but can also be done at home. However, because the average electric power at home uses 900 W - 1300 W, it is important for homeowners to increase the power according to the capacity of the electric car. Charging an electric car at home usually takes about a dozen hours longer than charging it at SPKLU.

How to charge the battery in an electric car

On-board Charger

On-board is an electric car charger whose charger is already installed in the car. This charger functions to convert AC current from an external source into DC current which will be stored in the battery. Most of the electric cars that we meet use the On-board Charger.

Off-board Charger

In contrast to the On-board charger, the Off-board charger is an electric car charger with a separate charger. The current on the charger is already in DC form so it doesn't need to be converted again when it will be supplied to the battery.