Malaysia has electric dreams, and the target is to be a ‘marketing hub’ for electric vehicles. The government envisions that by 2030, we will have 100,000 electric cars on the road, along with 2,000 electric buses and 125,000 charging stations in the country, Bernama reports.
Energy, green technology and water minister Datuk Seri Maximus Ongkili said that the EV target is part of the National Green Technology Master Plan and the Electric Mobility Blueprint (EMB).
“With that as the target, the government’s transport sector has to start developing the developing the Green Technology Sector more aggressively. Public awareness is also crucial to produce a landscape of low carbon mobility in Malaysia. Therefore, consumers have to be convinced that electric vehicles are an option which is comparable with the existing vehicles they have now,” he added.
Ongkili said the National Green Technology Master Plan and EMB were developed to address the issue of greenhouse gas emissions, which in turn focuses on developing the EV industry.
“EMB is part of the government’s effort to introduce electric vehicles to replace diesel and petrol vehicles. Expansion of the use of electric vehicles is important to reduce dependence on fossil fuel which is the source of energy for all air, marine and land transportation,” he added.
Sounds good, but how? Will carmakers start making EVs here without the demand and incentives? Will buyers consider expensive EVs without some sort of tax breaks in place? Who will be responsible for building and footing the bill for charging infrastructure nationwide? We will need to know more about this EMB for sure.
Thailand is currently courting car manufacturers to set up green car production in the country. A comprehensive range of incentives including tax holidays (for the makers) and excise duty exemption (for the buyers) have been established. Read more about Thailand’s EV push.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the blog post reveal skepticism and pessimism about Malaysia’s EV ambitions, citing past failures, lack of concrete action, and the current weak infrastructure. Critics argue that the country is lagging behind Thailand, with many questioning the feasibility of reaching the targets due to high EV costs, inadequate electricity supply, and lack of government support such as tax incentives. There is concern over the government's vague plans, delays, and the negative impact of protecting local car brands, which may hinder progress. Some commenters mock the idea of Malaysia becoming an EV hub, highlighting past unfulfilled promises and comparing it unfavorably to more advanced countries like Sweden and Thailand. Overall, the sentiment is largely doubtful, viewing the plan as overly ambitious and lacking practical implementation.