Integration of public electric vehicle charging stations into a single gateway platform for net zero emissions goals

The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Indonesia necessitates robust charging infrastructure. However, a major challenge is the highly fragmented network of public EV charging stations (SPKLU). Various operators utilize disparate protocols, resulting in isolated data silos and user range anxiety. This study proposes a nationally scalable application programming interface (API)-based gateway for cross-operator SPKLU integration. The system uses an event-driven internet of things (IoT) push mechanism. A standardized JavaScript object notation (JSON) API ensures interoperability and normalizes heterogeneous SPKLU data into a unified national dashboard. Pilot testing across 20 SPKLU locations in 10 major Indonesian cities validated cross-regional network reliability. The results demonstrate successful real-time status synchronization with a low margin of error (MoE) of 4.65%. To mitigate minor discrepancies caused by temporary network latency, a user interface (UI)-level timestamp transparency feature is proposed. Furthermore, by utilizing dynamic, region-specific grid emission factors, the system accurately recorded an aggregated electricity consumption of approximately 3.5 million kWh in June 2025. This translates to an estimated 2.7 million kgCO₂eq in carbon emissions. Ultimately, this centralized platform eliminates information asymmetry for users. It also lays a crucial foundation for future smart grid integration, artificial intelligence (AI)-based demand forecasting, and Indonesia’s net zero emission (NZE) targets.