MITI reports 5,149 public EV chargers installed in Malaysia, with DC chargers exceeding targets and new road tax system for EVs from 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has confirmed the installation of 5,149 public electric vehicle charging units across Malaysia as of September 30, 2025.

This total includes 1,709 direct current chargers alongside 3,440 alternating current chargers.

The current ratio of public EV chargers to battery electric vehicles stands at one to eight, which sufficiently serves approximately 42,000 registered passenger BEVs.

MITI provided this information in response to a parliamentary question from Azli Yusof regarding national EV charger numbers and challenges in reaching the 10,000-unit target by end-2025.

Although the overall public EV charger count remains below target, DC charger deployment has surpassed expectations by achieving 114% of the 1,500-unit goal.

This overachievement reflects changing usage patterns among EV owners who increasingly prefer fast-charging services.

DC chargers prove particularly suitable for users requiring rapid charging during long-distance travel or highway journeys.

Separately, MITI addressed Jimmy Puah Wee Tse’s query about the National Automotive Policy 2020 by confirming road tax exemptions for EVs will conclude on December 31, 2025.

All electric vehicles will become subject to road tax payments from January 1, 2026 under a new system based on motor power.

The newly adjusted tax rates correspond to electric motor capacity measured in kilowatt output while remaining lower than internal combustion engine vehicle rates.

Government policy continues to consistently encourage energy-efficient and electrified vehicle adoption including battery electric vehicles.

National development priorities focus on high-value-added economic activities particularly local EV assembly and domestic vendor development for critical components like EV batteries. – Bernama

 The Sun Malaysia