High costs, slow approvals stall Malaysia’s EV charger target
The high installation costs of EV chargers and the lengthy approval process for charging facilities are key challenges faced by the government in achieving its target of 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide by the end of this year.
Investment, trade, and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said operators face significant expenses when installing direct current (DC) chargers, which require substantial investments in both equipment and maintenance.
“Additionally, there are also challenges in seeking approval from the authorities for EV charging facilities, as the application, decision-making and approval processes would take more than six months.
“This is because (the decisions) involve various parties, including local authorities, the Energy Commission and Tenaga Nasional Bhd, each with their own…
