PETALING JAYA: Rising fuel prices and global geopolitical tensions are prompting Malaysians to consider electric vehicles (EVs) as a way to manage future living costs. “EVs’ prices are very competitive against the internal combustion engine. ALSO READ: Mideast conflict drives EV interest“An EV may help me to manage my living cost in terms of fuel and maintenance expenses,” he said in an interview. “When the government is unable to bear the cost of subsidy anymore and lets oil prices fully float according to the market rate, it will impact my expenses. “When I first bought my EV, fuel prices were one of the factors besides safety and its features.

Source: The Star March 17, 2026 02:15 UTC