As electric vehicles spread more widely across Indonesia, fleet operators are being pushed to think beyond range and charging access. Teltonika says the real challenge is keeping vehicles healthy over time so batteries do not degrade too quickly and operations do not come to a sudden stop.
The Lithuanian telematics company brought that message to Telematics Summit South Asia 2026 in Jakarta on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The timing is notable, as the government is preparing EV purchase incentives starting in June 2026, with an initial target of adding 200,000 electric vehicles.
Why EV fleets need a different kind of monitoring
Teltonika argues that electric fleets cannot be managed the same way as fuel-powered fleets. Traditional vehicle oversight often focuses on fuel use and engine oil, while EVs require digital monitoring of batteries, electrical systems, and charging behavior.
Giedrius Adomaitis, Product Owner for E-Mobility at Teltonika, said the company’s solution connects directly to a vehicle’s CAN network. That connection allows the system to read electronic component data automatically and spot potential problems earlier, giving operators time to plan maintenance before issues disrupt daily operations.
For businesses, even one vehicle out of service can affect deliveries, service schedules, and routine fleet use. That is why Teltonika frames telematics not just as tracking technology, but as a tool for keeping operations moving.
Charging habits can shorten battery life
Teltonika also points to charging behavior as a major factor in battery health. Batteries that are repeatedly drained below 20 percent, or exposed to excess heat from fast charging, may degrade more quickly.
The company says telematics can help operators identify those damaging usage patterns. With that information, fleet managers can adjust operating habits and keep vehicles ready for service for longer periods.
The system is also designed to support remote control in certain situations. It can lock or activate a vehicle’s engine automatically, and the engine will not start if the driver has not been verified through a driver card or Bluetooth beacon.
That feature is intended to improve vehicle security and reduce theft risk. Teltonika presents it as part of a broader move toward smarter fleet control rather than simple location monitoring.
Motorcycles are a major focus in Indonesia
Teltonika is paying close attention to electric motorcycles because of Indonesia’s large two-wheeler market. The company says motorcycles are used widely for both personal mobility and business purposes, including delivery services and online or rental operations.
In those business models, any downtime can quickly reduce income and hurt customer satisfaction. Teltonika says this makes durable hardware especially important for the segment.
Giedrius said the company designs its products to be small, water-resistant, and dust-resistant so they can fit a range of electric mobility use cases. That is especially relevant for electric motorcycles, which often operate in demanding field conditions.
Adomas Jurėnas, Head of Sales for South Asia in Teltonika’s telematics division, said Indonesia’s EV growth needs stronger understanding of supporting technology. He stressed that the main challenge is market education, so telematics is seen as an investment rather than an extra cost.
Telematics is moving beyond simple tracking
At the summit, Teltonika also emphasized that modern telematics is no longer limited to location tracking, trip history, or speed violation alerts. The company wants to show that these systems can deliver broader value for vehicle owners and fleet operators.
The event brought together more than 150 telematics experts from South Asia, along with Teltonika teams from its headquarters in Vilnius, Lithuania. Participants joined interactive workshops, spoke with engineers, and viewed device demonstrations for cars, motorcycles, heavy equipment, and specialized machines.
One highlighted technology was dead reckoning. It keeps tracking active when GPS signal is unavailable or deliberately blocked, which matters because standard telematics devices need at least three GPS satellites to determine a vehicle’s position.
Elisa Pramono, Head of Sales at Teltonika Telematics, said vehicle theft often happens in areas without GPS coverage, such as under bridges or in other enclosed locations. In those situations, dead reckoning uses gyroscope and accelerometer sensors to estimate a vehicle’s position and route.
Teltonika says the feature works on both conventional and electric vehicles, and that it is already available in its latest GPS devices. The company presents it as another layer of protection for fleets that need visibility even in difficult conditions.
Broader use cases beyond vehicles
The summit also covered indoor tracking, heavy vehicle management, and the control of special tools and machinery. Teltonika introduced Wirepas Mesh as a wireless indoor tracking solution for dense spaces such as warehouses and large-scale monitoring projects.
The company cited medical equipment tracking in hospitals as one example of its use. It also said it wants Telematics Summit South Asia to become an annual event while continuing to bring global experience and newer technologies to business partners in the region.
Teltonika Telematics is part of Teltonika IoT Group. The company says its products are used in more than 180 countries and supported by more than 140 engineers and programmers in its research and development team.