In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry is evaluating mechanisms for a potential EV levy to finance nationwide charging infrastructure, weighing the cost implications for manufacturers and consumers against government subsidy commitments.
LEPAS, Chery Auto's premium new energy vehicle brand, has unveiled the L8 PHEV for global markets, combining a high-efficiency hybrid system, extended driving range and advanced safety technology.
A battery-powered vehicle ignited near a Woodlands HDB carpark on July 21, with firefighters rapidly controlling the blaze. No casualties were recorded, though authorities are examining the incident's origins.
China has imprisoned a blogger for 20 months after he fabricated safety claims about Xiaomi's electric vehicle. The case reflects Beijing's intensifying efforts to combat misinformation in the competitive EV sector.
Western automakers are shifting electric vehicle production back to Europe in response to EU tariffs on Chinese-made cars, with China-made EV shares falling significantly. Chinese manufacturers are accelerating European expansion plans.
Malaysia has deployed 6,416 public electric vehicle chargers nationwide as of May 2026, comprising 2,143 DC fast chargers and 4,273 AC units, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
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The Malaysian government is restructuring policies and incentives to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, focusing on expanding charging infrastructure nationwide through coordination with utility providers and implementing targeted incentive schemes.
Across Southeast Asia, governments are investing heavily in digital infrastructure and regional integration. Indonesia targets 100 Mbps broadband access, Laos coordinates Mekong logistics, and Vietnam readies infrastructure for APEC 2027 while launching an affordable EV.
Southeast Asian banks are rapidly expanding sustainable finance offerings as consumer demand for electric vehicles, solar installations and green homes accelerates. Maybank has pledged RM300 billion for ASEAN sustainability projects through 2030.