EV users lament ‘charging deserts’

Charging in progress: A shopper using an EV charging station at Sunway Velocity Mall, Kuala Lumpur. – FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: There should be an even distribution of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country to ensure the functionality and adoption these environmentally-friendly vehicles, say owners and industry players.

Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia vice-president Raja Petra Marudin Raja Nordin said the lack of charging stations in rural areas could affect EV usability and adoption, even among the more urban users.“While places like the Klang Valley have hundreds of charging stations available throughout their cities, places like Kota Baru have only two charging stations.