Malaysia maintains target of 10,000 EV chargers by end of 2025

Currently, Malaysia is still maintaining its target to establish up to 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by the end of this year.

This announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, recently.

He stated that Malaysia aims to become a regional hub for EV manufacturing and innovation, while strengthening the overall EV value chain.

“The government is focused on efforts to improve and upgrade charging infrastructure across the country to stimulate EV sales and attract potential investors into this rapidly growing segment.

“Our target is to have approximately 10,000 charging stations throughout Malaysia, including in Sabah and Sarawak, by the end of this year,” he said during a dinner event with the Malaysian diaspora in Thailand on Thursday.

He also believes that Malaysia has great potential in the EV segment and is capable of attracting interest from various parties to continue investing in this sector.

At the same time, Fadillah acknowledged the challenges posed by the high demand for direct current (DC) chargers compared to alternating current (AC) chargers.

“We are working closely with Petronas and other industry stakeholders to address this issue. Our ministry is ensuring that charging connectivity is sufficient, including along highways, rural areas, and throughout Malaysia,” he said.