Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced that as of September 30, 2025, a total of 5,149 public electric vehicle (EV) charging units have been installed nationwide.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, out of the total chargers, 1,709 units are direct current (DC) chargers, while 3,440 are alternating current (AC) chargers. MITI explained that with the current ratio of public EV chargers to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at one to eight, the existing number of public EV chargers is sufficient to serve around 42,000 registered passenger BEVs to date. This information was disclosed on the Dewan Rakyat portal in response to Azli Yusof (PH-Shah Alam), who inquired about the number of EV chargers nationwide and the challenges in meeting the target of 10,000 units by the end of 2025.
The ministry highlighted that although the total count of public EV chargers has not yet reached the target, the deployment of DC chargers has exceeded projections, achieving 114 percent of the intended 1,500 units. This suggests a shift in usage patterns among EV owners, who are increasingly favoring fast-charging services. “DC chargers are more suitable for users who require quick charging during long-distance travel or on highways,” the ministry stated.
In addition, in response to a query from Jimmy Puah Wee Tse (PH-Tebrau) regarding the National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020, MITI noted that road tax exemptions for EVs will conclude on December 31, 2025. From January 1, 2026, all EVs will be required to pay road tax, which will be calculated based on a new system determined by the vehicle’s motor power. The ministry clarified that the new tax rates have been adjusted according to electric motor capacity (kW output) and are still lower than those for internal combustion engine vehicles.
The government’s policy remains steadfast in promoting the use of energy-efficient and electrified vehicles (xEV), including BEVs. The emphasis is on fostering high-value-added economic activities within the country, particularly focusing on the local assembly of EVs and the development of domestic vendors for critical EV components such as EV batteries.