EV growth in Malaysia on strong footing, says BMW

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption and charging infrastructure expansion are showing positive momentum in shaping the innovation transition in the mobility sector, according to BMW Group Malaysia and Malaysia Zero Emission Vehicle Association (MyZEVA).

BMW Group said in a statement today that EVs are becoming increasingly common on Malaysian roads, with a growing number of registrations of 27,382 EVs across Malaysia as of June 2024.

"Based on registration in the Road Transport Department (JPJ) offices in Peninsular Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur leads at 5,271, followed by Selangor (1,544). Other states with high registration numbers are Johor (657), Penang (351), Sabah (326) and Sarawak (268),” it said.

The group said the growth also underscores the expanding reach of electrified mobility across the country, as more Malaysians, regardless of their location, embrace the benefits of EV ownership.

On charging stations, the car distributor said the number of public charging bays have also risen exponentially to match, providing greater confidence for Malaysians to travel further with their EVs.

It noted that the growing network of charging stations, both in urban areas and along highways, is a crucial factor in supporting the nation’s transition toward electrified mobility.

According to the Malaysia Electric Vehicle Charging Network (MEVnet) by PLANMalaysia and Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), 2,606 public charging bays are available across the country as of June, 2024.

To date, over 6,400 EVs from across the BMW and MINI portfolio have been introduced to Malaysian roads.

The group has also made available over 2,020 charging facilities through strategic partnerships with various EV charging providers in Malaysia.

"Over 100 BMW i and MINI charging facilities are also available at most authorised dealerships, as well as partnering venues across the country, with more to come as part of the strategic infrastructure expansion plan set for the year ahead,” it added.