PETALING JAYA: Electric vehicle (EV) demand in Malaysia is gaining traction as global tensions and rising fuel prices push consumers to consider alternatives to petrol-powered cars, industry experts say. Malaysia Electric Vehicle Owners Club president Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi said the Middle East conflict will have an impact on EV demand here. CLICK TO ENLARGE“Fuel price increases can accelerate interest in EVs; the overall EV adoption trend in Malaysia is still primarily driven by government incentives, charging infrastructure expansion, and increasing availability of EV models in the market,” he said. Chuah expressed optimism that EV adoption here will continue to grow, as there is strong interest from both consumers and businesses. “As more manufacturers introduce more affordable EV models and charging infrastructure continues to expand, we expect EV adoption to remain on a positive growth path.

Source: The Star March 17, 2026 02:25 UTC