Pressing the accelerator on EV adoption


The government plans to extend individual income tax relief of up to RM2,500 on EV charging facility costs for four years.

PETALING JAYA: With the government’s push for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, experts believe the industry is set to take off, as efforts continue to boost the industry’s development locally and encourage wider acceptance of EV use.

Recognising the financial commitment that Malaysians would need to make in embracing EVs, the government plans to extend individual income tax relief of up to RM2,500 on EV charging facility costs for four years.

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