Tenaga Nasional Berhad is committing to electrify 30% of its operational fleet by 2030 as part of its extensive carbon reduction strategy which is in line with Malaysia’s call for GLC’s and corporate company’s to help the country achieve its carbon neutrality target 2050.
The utility giant is transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with the deployment of 98 new units, comprising 78 electric pickup trucks and 20 electric vans bringing the total number of EVs in the TNB fleet to 127.
TNB President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Seri Ir. Baharin Din emphasised, “This effort underscores TNB’s commitment to a rapid and responsible energy transition. We aim to replace 30% of our vehicles with EVs by 2030, totalling more than 1,000 units. This substantial commitment significantly contributes to the Malaysian Government’s target of having 20% EVs in Total Industry Volume sales by 2030, in line with the National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020.”
The shift to electric vehicles by TNB is projected to result in a yearly reduction of 2,200 to 4,833 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to approximately 88,000 to 193,320 trees as an offset by 2030.
TNB said the economic benefits of EV adoption initiative are substantial, with anticipated cost savings ranging from 35% to 86% on repair and maintenance, and 25% to 70% lower energy costs compared to conventional fossil fuel vehicles. TNB also anticipates an annual offset of approximately 6% to 12% in fossil fuel expenditure.
Focused initially in Klang Valley and Langkawi, this initiative aligns with the sustainability goals of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Langkawi, supporting their respective visions to become environmentally responsible states and cities.
Highlighting the holistic approach to Energy Transition, Baharin stated, “TNB is not only dedicated to accelerating EV adoption by 2030 but also focuses on reskilling for the EV industry, building charging infrastructure, sponsoring EV-related studies, and fostering coalitions among EV sector players.”
TNB’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Training Hub, established by TNB ILSAS, offers reskilling for the EV industry, focusing on fundamental knowledge such as basic battery storage and EV technology. The training sessions are certified by international bodies.
To bolster the growing EV ecosystem in Malaysia, TNB plans to expand its EV charging infrastructure with more than 500 charging points in 2025 across the country in support to the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
