Malaysia Must Accelerate Charging Infrastructure to Drive EV Adoption, Minister Says

Malaysia must accelerate charging infrastructure to drive EV adoption, minister says

TANJONG MALIM, July 31 — The electric vehicle industry’s development should not focus solely on vehicle sales but must be supported by a comprehensive ecosystem, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.He said this ecosystem includes developing local technology, building a skilled workforce, and establishing an adequate network of public charging stations.“I came to Proton Tanjung Malim today to see Proton’s…

PM E-DRIVE boosts EV adoption, but buses, batteries and charging rollout trail targets

India’s flagship PM E-DRIVE scheme has significantly accelerated electric vehicle adoption, supporting more than 23 lakh electric two- and three-wheelers and helping EV penetration rise from 0.7 per cent in FY20 to 8.2 per cent in FY26.