Power on: There are fewer than 1,000 charging stations nationwide and the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry is looking to increase this amount. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the country is still low, with fewer than 1,000 recorded nationwide, says Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim.
He said the ministry initially aimed to have 5,000 charging stations nationwide this year, but to date, the number of EV stations was still far below the target.
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