Electric car rental in Tabanan starts at $29 per day for a Wuling Air EV, delivered to your villa, rice-field guesthouse or eco-lodge anywhere in the regency. Bali Electric Car runs an all-electric fleet of city cars, family SUVs and chauffeured MPVs, arranged through a single WhatsApp conversation at +62 811-2859-0000. Rates are current as of August 2026 — confirm your final quote on WhatsApp before you book.
Tabanan is Bali’s green west: the UNESCO-listed rice terraces of Jatiluwih, the sunset temple at Tanah Lot and the cool lake country around Bedugul. It is quiet-road territory where an electric car feels perfectly at home — near-silent past the paddies and inexpensive to run — and it is also one of the few long routes with a confirmed public charging corridor, thanks to the stations along the Tabanan–Bedugul road at Candikuning. This guide covers real distances, honest charging advice and the models that handle the hills well.
How far is Tabanan from the airport?
Tabanan town sits roughly 35–40 km from Ngurah Rai Airport, a drive of around 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. The route runs overland through Denpasar and Kediri and does not use the Bali Mandara toll road. Jatiluwih and Bedugul lie further uphill, so allow extra time beyond the town itself.
| Route from Ngurah Rai Airport | Distance | Typical time | EV note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabanan (town) | 35–40 km | 60–90 min | No toll; confirmed charging corridor continues uphill to Candikuning (Bedugul) |
| Canggu | 18–20 km | 45–90 min | Nearest confirmed chargers sit around Munggu/Mengwi — directly on the Tabanan approach |
| Seminyak | 10 km | 20–40 min | Dense charging coverage in the southern belt |
| Ubud (centre) | 37–38 km | 60–105 min | Comparable distance on the central route; easy to pair with Jatiluwih |
Traffic is the variable, not distance. Peak congestion runs roughly 08.00–10.00 and 16.00–19.00, when journey times can stretch by 40–60 percent or more. Leave the southern belt outside those windows and the Tabanan run is one of the more relaxed drives in Bali.
Where can I charge an electric car in Tabanan?
Bali had 230 public charging units across 164 locations by the end of 2025, and the Tabanan–Bedugul corridor is one of the confirmed routes: a station at Candikuning serves the lake country, while Munggu/Mengwi covers the coastal approach and Denpasar offers the densest coverage on the island. Collect the car with a high battery and the whole regency is comfortably within reach.
Public charging is inexpensive. The regulated service fee for fast charging is Rp933.22 per kWh (capped at Rp25,000 per session), ultra-fast charging is Rp1,133.22 per kWh (capped at Rp57,000 per session), and the electricity itself is capped at Rp2,467 per kWh. A full day of Tabanan touring typically costs less to power than a single lunch stop. Charging speeds vary by station, so build a little slack into your plan rather than counting on a specific charger type.
Handover follows the standard Bali practice: we deliver the car with a high battery, and you return it with a reasonable charge rather than strictly full-to-full. Details are confirmed on WhatsApp when you book.
Which electric car suits Tabanan and the Bedugul hills?
Any model in the fleet manages the Tabanan run itself. For the climbs beyond — Jatiluwih, Batukaru and the lakes — choose something with a bit more battery and power in reserve. Rates below are per day, as of August 2026.
- Wuling Air EV Long Range — $33 self-drive. The value pick for couples; real-world range of roughly 200–300 km across Air EV variants covers Tabanan with margin.
- MG ZS EV — $61 self-drive. A comfortable compact SUV with easy ground clearance for village lanes.
- Chery Omoda E5 — $75 self-drive. More power for the mountain road to Bedugul.
- BYD M6 — $70 self-drive, six to seven seats, for families heading to the rice terraces together.
- Wuling Darion — $113 per day with driver, if you would rather watch the scenery than the hairpins.
An English-speaking driver can be added to any self-drive model from $35 per day. Browse the full electric fleet or see the BYD M6 seven-seater in detail.
Things to do around Tabanan by electric car
Tabanan rewards slow, flexible touring — exactly what a self-drive EV is for. Distances between sights are short, and parking is straightforward outside the temple peak hours.
- Tanah Lot at sunset — arrive an hour early for parking and walk the coastal path.
- Jatiluwih rice terraces, the UNESCO World Heritage landscape, best in morning light.
- Ulun Danu Beratan temple and the Bedugul lake country, with the Candikuning market and strawberry stalls nearby.
- Pura Luhur Batukaru, the serene temple on the slopes of Mount Batukaru.
- Black-sand beaches at Yeh Gangga and Kedungu, far quieter than the southern coast.
Tabanan electric car rental questions
Can an EV handle the climb from Tabanan to Bedugul?
Yes. The ascent to Candikuning draws more energy than flat coastal driving, but every model we rent makes it comfortably on a healthy battery, and regenerative braking recovers a useful share on the way back down. A confirmed public charging station at Candikuning adds a safety net at the top.
Is delivery to Tabanan free?
Delivery is free within the Kuta–Seminyak–Airport corridor. For Tabanan we bring the car to your villa or lodge for an additional delivery fee, quoted upfront on WhatsApp before you commit. Many guests simply collect the car in the southern corridor and start the drive from there.
Do I need the toll road to reach Tabanan?
No. The Bali Mandara toll serves the airport–Benoa–Nusa Dua corridor in the far south and plays no part in the Tabanan route. Your drive west is toll-free the whole way, including the continuation to Jatiluwih and Bedugul.
Book your Tabanan electric car in one message
Send your dates, drop-off point in Tabanan and preferred model to WhatsApp +62 811-2859-0000 or email sales@balipremiumtrip.com. You will receive a clear all-in quote — rental, delivery and any driver add-on — usually within minutes during business hours, at rates current as of August 2026.
Planning a longer western or northern loop? Read our guides to electric car rental for Lovina — which shares the Bedugul charging corridor — and electric car rental in Canggu, explore self-drive and chauffeur services, or check the FAQ for licence, insurance and charging questions.