When driving an electric car, one thing you need to pay attention to is the availability of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) to recharge the battery. However, sometimes the problem is how to find the nearest SPKLU around you?
SPKLU is a special charging facility for electric vehicles that is available in various public locations, such as shopping centers, rest areas and government offices. This facility allows electric vehicle owners to easily charge their vehicle batteries, ensuring the vehicle is always ready for use. With the increasing number of electric car users in Indonesia, knowing how to find the nearest SPKLU is very important so that your trip remains smooth and comfortable.
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PLN has provided a special application that makes it easier for electric car users to find the nearest SPKLU. This application can be downloaded on your smartphone and has an easy to use search feature. Just open the PLN application, select the SPKLU menu, and the application will display a list of the nearest SPKLU based on your current location. This application also provides information about the status of charging slot availability, so you can plan refills more effectively. The following are the steps in finding the SPKLU location on the PLN Mobile Application:
Open Google Play Store (for Android users) or App Store (for iOS users).
Search for applications PLN Mobile then click “Download”
Once the download is complete, the application will be automatically installed on your smartphone.
Open the app PLN Mobile which is already installed.
Carry out the registration process by entering the required data, such as full name, telephone number and email.
After registration, verify your data by confirming the email you have registered. Make sure you enter the information correctly for ease of future use of the app.
After successfully registering and verifying, you will immediately go to the main menu of the PLN Mobile application
In the main menu, you will see various features offered by the application, including electricity payment services, billing information, and more.
At the bottom right of the screen, you will see an icon or tab that says Electric Vehicle. Click on this tab to enter the special electric vehicle features.
This feature is designed for electric vehicle users to be able to access various services related to charging and battery exchange.
After entering the Electric Vehicle feature, you will see several menus, one of which is a menu to find out the location of the nearest SPBKLU (Battery Exchange Station) and SPKLU (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station).
Click on this menu to start searching.
You will be asked to enter your address or current location.
After entering the location, the PLN Mobile application will process the data and display a list of the closest SPBKLU and SPKLU locations to where you are.
You can also see distance, direction, and other additional information about available stations.
Choose the SPKLU or SPBKLU that best suits your needs.
The PLN Mobile application can provide directions to that location, so you can reach the charging or battery exchange station easily.
Google Maps is also a very useful tool for finding the nearest SPKLU (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station). You can follow the following steps to track the location of the nearest SPKLU:
Make sure you have the app installed Google Maps on your smartphone.
Open the application by pressing its icon on the main screen or via the application menu.
Once the app opens, you will see a map with several options at the bottom of the screen.
Swipe the menu at the bottom or look for the icon that says "Other" to see additional categories available in Google Maps.
Inside the "Other" menu, you'll find a variety of categories, including dining, hotels, ATMs, and more.
Select the category "Service" to continue searching for the SPKLU location.
After selecting the "Services" category, look for options "SPKLU" or type "SPKLU" in the search field at the top of the application.
Click options "SPKLU" to start a search for the nearest electric vehicle charging station.
Google Maps will display several location points The nearest SPKLU based on your current location.
You can see details of each location displayed, including distance, address, and user reviews.
After selecting the SPKLU that suits your needs, click on the location point.
Select the option "Route" or "Navigation" to get directions to the SPKLU you chose.
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