Homecoming is right around the corner! For many people, this is the most awaited moment to return home and gather with family. Now, if homecoming is usually synonymous with gasoline or diesel cars, this year there might be someone who thinks of trying to use an electric car. But, is going home with an electric car more efficient or even more complicated? Let's discuss!

 

More efficient in the pocket, as long as the calculation is mature

One of the main advantages of using an electric car when going home is that the operational costs are cheaper than gasoline cars. Imagine, if you use a gasoline car, the homecoming trip can cost hundreds of thousands to millions of rupiah for fuel. Meanwhile, with an electric car, charging at home or at the SPKLU can be much more efficient, especially if you take advantage of cheaper electricity rates at night.

 

Cost Comparison: Fuel vs Electric

Roughly speaking, electric cars can cost less to travel than fuel cars. For example, for a 530km Jakarta-Yogyakarta trip in a BinguoEV electric car, a full charge before departure is highly recommended. With a range of about 410 km per charge, this trip would likely require one recharge.

Charging at home costs around Rp55,000-Rp65,000, while at an SPKLU it is estimated at Rp91,000-Rp114,000 depending on the electricity tariff. For more flexibility while in Yogyakarta and on the way home, it's a good idea to budget for additional charging costs.

 

But what about the SPKLU infrastructure?

This is often a big question. Although the number of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) continues to grow, there are still some areas that don't have many charging points. If the route goes through big cities like Jakarta, Semarang, Yogyakarta, or Surabaya, it's still safe. But if you have to go through more remote areas, you need an extra strategy to make sure there is a place to charge before the battery runs out.

 

Charging Time vs Travel Time Efficiency

If you're using a fuel car, all you need to do is stop at a gas station for a few minutes, and you're on your way. Electric car? Charging takes longer, depending on the type of charger used. SPKLU fast charging can charge 80% of the battery in 30-60 minutes, but the standard ones can take longer. This means that extra planning is needed to keep travel time efficient.

 

SPKLU Locations on the Jakarta-Yogyakarta Route

Estimating the cost of charging is important, but knowing the location of SPKLUs along the way is equally important. With information on charging points, BinguoEV users can plan stops more efficiently and prevent worries about running out of power while on the road.

  • East Jakarta
  • Dwindo Radin Inten Dealer, Jl. Radin Inten II No. 5, Duren Sawit
  • SPKLU PLN UP3 Jatinegara, Jl. Jatinegara Timur No. 75
  • Hyundai Pramuka, Jl. Pramuka No. 64, Utan Kayu Utara, Matraman
  • Hyundai DI Panjaitan, Jl. DI. Panjaitan No. 138, Cipinang Besar Selatan, Jatinegara
  • SPKLU Indomobil, Jl. Letjen MT Haryono, Kav. 9, Bidara Cina, Jatinegara

  • West Java
  • Rest Area of Cipularang Toll Road KM 88A and KM 88B in Cipularang Toll Road section

  • Central Java
  • Rest Area of Palikanci Toll Road KM 207A and KM 207B on the Palikanci Toll Road section
  • Rest Area of Batang-Semarang Toll Road KM 379A and KM 391A in Batang-Semarang Toll Road section
  • Rest Area of Solo-Ngawi Toll Road KM 519A and KM 519B on the Solo-Ngawi Toll Road section.
  • PLN Semarang, Jl. Pemuda No. 93, Semarang
  • PLN UP3 Surakarta, Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 468, Surakarta
  • PLN Yogyakarta, Jl. Gedongkuning No. 3, Yogyakarta

  • Yogyakarta
  • PLN UP3 Yogyakarta, Jl. Gedongkuning No. 3, Yogyakarta
  • Hartono Mall, Jl. Ring Road North No. 5, Yogyakarta
  • AJM Yogyakarta (Wuling), Jl. Ring Road Utara No. 67, Sleman
  • SPKLU PLN UP Sleman, Jl. Parasamya, Beran Kidul, Tridadi, Sleman
  • SPKLU PLN UP Sedayu, Jl. Wates KM 11, Argorejo, Bantul
  • SPKLU PLN UP Kalasan, Jl. Raya Solo - Yogyakarta KM 15, Sleman
  • SPKLU PLN UP Wates, Jl. KH Ahmad Dahlan, Rice Field Area, Wates, Sleman

Tips for Safe Homecoming with Electric Cars

If you intend to go home using an electric car, there are several things that must be considered. First, check the SPKLU map along the homecoming route. Don't run out of power in the middle of the road without the nearest charging station! Second, utilize navigation applications that can show the location of SPKLU, such as PLN Mobile or the electric vehicle application. Third, prepare an alternative plan, for example, if the SPKLU is full or not functioning, you still have a backup plan to charge.