When charging an EV is not as simple as filling up — Azanin Ahmad
SEPTEMBER 10 — Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining ground among Malaysian consumers. Once seen as expensive...
In Malaysia, electric vehicle (EV) registrations have surged by 105.7 percent in just one year, reaching 44,813 units in 2025 from 21,789 in 2024. However, this impressive growth in EV adoption must be accompanied by a sufficient, accessible, and reliable public charging infrastructure. Currently, Malaysia has about 3,600 public charging points, which increased to 5,149 by September 30, 2025 – still lagging far behind the government's target of 30,000 chargers by the end of 2030.
Despite the progress, the limited number and uneven distribution of chargers, particularly along highways, in rural areas, and on less-served travel routes, can create challenges for EV owners and deter potential buyers. The situation is further complicated by the presence of over a dozen charging operators, each with their own app, registration process, pricing structure, and payment methods.
This fragmentation creates a multi-layered charging experience that can be intimidating for drivers, similar to how petrol drivers do not need to download different apps for each fuel station they visit.
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