Malaysia at the crossroads of electrification
With ambitious government targets of 20 per cent EV adoption by 2030 and 80 per cent by 2050, the country has made commendable strides. Policies such as import duty exemptions, tax incentives,
Electric Vehicle Transition in Malaysia: Policies, Performance and
This paper explores Malaysia''s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) as a key component of its green structural transformation. It assesses the policies enabling this shift, the progress achieved, and the
New landscape for local EV industry
THE operating environment in the domestic auto industry continues to evolve as a fresh landscape develops in the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Following the expiry of the excise duty
Electric vehicle in Malaysia: Power source challenges, infrastructure
In Malaysia, EV adoption is gaining traction through initiatives such as the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint and the National Energy Transition Roadmap. However, progress remains
Malaysia''s Shift Towards Green Mobility
The National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020 has emphasised the need for adoption of Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) including EVs in line with Malaysia''s commitment to reducing carbon emissions under
Electric Dreams: An Introductory Overview of the Legal, Policy and
This article provides a high-level introduction to some pertinent legal/regulatory/policy aspects of the electric vehicle landscape in Malaysia. This article will focus on 3 main aspects –
Malaysia announces tax incentives for electric vehicles
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Malaysian Government has implemented several initiatives to encourage local companies to increase their efforts to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) to
2026 Malaysia EV Road Tax Policy Analysis: Costs and Opportunities
Starting from January 1, 2026, all electric vehicles will be subject to an annual road tax based on a brand-new power-based tiered tax system. This change marks the Malaysian electric
Malaysia on right track to realise green mobility aspirations
Malaysia has introduced policies like the National Automotive Policy 2020, which promotes the adoption of energy-efficient vehicles (EEVs), including EVs, to reduce carbon emissions.
Going EV: What the Malaysian government is doing to charge up the
The Malaysian government has made the adoption of electric vehicles among the thrusts of its National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). To this end, it is targeting for EVs to account for 15 per cent of