Govt Mulls Levy On Every EV Sold To Fund Charging Network
The government is considering imposing a levy on every electric vehicle (EV) sold in Malaysia, with the proceeds channelled into a dedicated fund to accelerate the expansion of public charging stations nationwide. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the proposal was being studied as the…
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the proposal was being studied as the government faced financial constraints in developing charging infrastructure on the scale required to support wider EV adoption.
“We may impose a levy on every EV sold and channel the proceeds into a dedicated fund to build public charging stations because we cannot rely solely on vehicle manufacturers or distributors to undertake such investments,” he said.
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- Aug 5, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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