{
  "id": 6531376,
  "title": "When charging an EV is not as simple as filling up — Azanin Ahmad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/when-charging-an-ev-is-not-as-simple-as-filling-up-azanin-ahmad",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T03:30:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2026/09/10/when-charging-an-ev-is-not-as-simple-as-filling-up-azanin-ahmad/234660"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "SEPTEMBER 10 — Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining ground among Malaysian consumers. Once seen as expensive...",
  "key_points": [
    "EV registrations in Malaysia jumped 105.7% in 2025 to 44,813 units.",
    "Public charging points reached 5,149 by September 2025, short of 30,000 target.",
    "Fragmented charging operators with varied apps and payment methods complicate experience."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The shortage and uneven distribution of public charging points, combined with a fragmented charging experience due to multiple operators, hinders widespread EV adoption in Malaysia despite rapid growth in registrations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}