JAKARTA — The Traffic Corps of the Indonesian National Police (Korlantas Polri) officially opened the Technical Training (Latnis) for Four-Wheeled (R4) Battery-Electric Patrol Vehicles at Favehotel Cililitan, Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026). The two-day training program, running through Wednesday (11/11/2026), is specifically designed to enhance operational readiness and technical understanding among police personnel operating modern, efficient, and eco-friendly patrol fleets.
Head of Sub-Directorate of Escort and Highway Patrol (Kasubditwal dan PJR) Korlantas Polri, Police Grand Attendant (Kombes Pol.) Ruben Verry Takaendengan, presided over the opening ceremony representing the Director of Law Enforcement (Dirgakkum) Korlantas Polri, Police Brigadier General Budi Indra Dermawan, S.I.K., M.M. In a written mandate, police leadership expressed deep appreciation to all personnel for their continuous hard work and dedication in maintaining traffic order while strengthening public trust in the police institution.
Implementation of Presidential Instruction No. 7 of 2022
Deploying battery-electric and hybrid patrol fleets represents a concrete step by Korlantas Polri in supporting central government strategic policies, as mandated in Presidential Instruction (Inpres) No. 7 of 2022. The directive mandates the accelerated use of battery-electric vehicles as official operational transport for government institutions. Adopting electrification technology in patrol vehicles not only boosts power efficiency and driving performance but also provides a tangible solution for reducing road exhaust emissions.
The deployment of electric vehicles within Polri’s operational duties is not new; it has been implemented since 2022. This eco-friendly fleet proved its reliability during high-profile global diplomatic events, including the G20 Summit, the World Water Forum (WWF), and the Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) in Bali. Amid rapid automotive innovations, Korlantas Polri is now combining the advantages of electric motors and internal combustion engines through Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) schemes to address the dynamic challenges of highway patrol duties.
Technical Mastery and Operational Application Integration
Beyond theoretical briefings, training participants—comprising traffic police personnel and vendor partners—delved into fleet maintenance mechanisms, battery charging system operations, and integrated operational applications.
Through this technical training, Korlantas Polri remains confident in developing highly professional, modern personnel who are well-prepared to safeguard traffic safety backed by sustainable green transportation technologies.
