Government strengthens accuracy of EV charging nationwide
RRI, 14 Jan '26
Indonesia's Director General of Consumer Protection and Trade Compliance (PKTN), Moga Simatupang, stated that the legal metrology project for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) will strengthen consumer protection within the country's electric vehicle sector.
He emphasised that accurate measurement systems are necessary to ensure fair transactions as EV infrastructure expands nationwide.
Moga explained that the collaboration between the Ministry of Trade and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is part of efforts to develop Indonesia's EV ecosystem.
He noted that the project will ensure compliance with metrology standards as the adoption of electric vehicles increases. He reported that the number of public EV charging stations (SPKLU) across Indonesia has reached approximately 4,500 and continues to expand.
According to Moga, this growth requires reliable testing and calibration services for EV chargers. Therefore, accelerating the provision of standard testing equipment is a primary objective of the cooperation project. Laboratory readiness, he added, will determine the effectiveness of metrology control in practice.
Director of Metrology, Sri Astuti, acknowledged the South Korean government's grant, noting its timing. She stated that the demand for EVSE testing has become more urgent due to new regulatory requirements. Minister of Trade Regulation No. 24/2024 mandates the calibration and recalibration of EV chargers, making the project relevant for national metrology enforcement.
Sri stated that the development of technical human resource competencies through training is necessary to enable officers to operate equipment properly and deliver accurate testing results.
She further added that reliable metrology services are essential to protect EV consumers, as measurement accuracy underpins confidence in electricity transactions.
KOICA Indonesia Country Director, Kim Hyu-jin, stated that the project aligns with the Indonesian government's Asta Cita vision and noted that public trust is important for Indonesia's green economic transition.
Kim added that as the number of electric vehicles in Indonesia increases, the charging system must be supported by precise measurements so that consumers can be confident that the electricity they pay for corresponds to the amount received.
