The government is targeting the rollout of 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide by 2030 as it accelerates efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s EV ecosystem.
Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin acknowledged that the current number of EV charging facilities remains insufficient, with the government intensifying efforts to build a more comprehensive charging network.
Sim said the government is working closely with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to expand the number of electrical substations, which are critical for supporting additional EV charging stations.
He added that discussions are also underway to introduce incentives for Charging Point Operators (CPOs) to encourage the development of more charging facilities nationwide.
“Charging stations require adequate power supply. Without substations, operators cannot build charging points because the available electricity is insufficient. That is why the government is considering incentives for charging point operators,” he said.
Sim was responding to a supplementary question from Kubang Pasu MP Datuk Ku Abd Rahman Ku Ismail, who asked about the government’s proactive measures to address the shortage of EV charging stations, including expanding facilities to smaller towns and rural areas.
He said Malaysia’s EV ecosystem is still in its early stages, with the government refining policies and incentives to accelerate the rollout of supporting infrastructure.
“Building a comprehensive EV ecosystem requires incentives and coordinated infrastructure development. It will take some time, but the government has taken note of the proposals and will continue to enhance the availability of EV charging facilities,” he added.
