Brunei sees rise in electric vehicle registrations


FILE PHOTO: A station charging an electric vehicle. - BB/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei has recorded an increase in electric vehicle (EV) registrations, with EVs accounting for 2.8 per cent of vehicle registrations from January to June 2026, compared with just 0.7 per cent in 2025, a government minister said on Monday (Aug 10).

Speaking during a Legislative Council meeting, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Mohammed Riza Mohd Yunos said the ministry recognises the need to progressively develop charging infrastructure to support the growing number of EV users.

The minister said as of July 23, 2026, there were 22 charging facility locations with 40 charging points throughout the country. - Xinhua

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