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Malaysia EV Owners Advised to Upgrade Insurance for Comprehensive Protection
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- Rising EV Adoption: Malaysia saw electric vehicle ownership jump from 3,127 units in 2022 to 44,813 by 2025, with a nearly 60% year-on-year registration increase as of February 2026.
- Infrastructure Growth: There are currently 5,624 public charging points nationwide, including 1,923 DC fast chargers and 3,701 AC chargers.
- Insurance Recommendations: The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) advises owners to opt for comprehensive coverage that includes specialized EV add-ons, rather than basic third-party policies.
- Key Coverage Areas: Expanded policies should cover fire, accidental damage, theft, and specific EV risks like battery depletion assistance and charging unit damage.
- Home and Building Safety: Homeowners can insure charging units by declaring them under existing fire policies; high-rise building managers are urged to ensure liability and fire coverage for communal charging stations.
中文
- 电动汽车普及率激增: 马来西亚的电动汽车拥有量从 2022 年的 3,127 辆增加到 2025 年的 44,813 辆,截至 2026 年 2 月,同比增长近 60%。
- 基础设施扩张: 目前全国共有 5,624 个公共充电点,包括 1,923 个直流快充桩和 3,701 个交流充电桩。
- 保险建议: 马来西亚普通保险协会 (PIAM) 建议车主选择包含电动汽车专项附加险的全面保险,而非仅购买基本的第三方责任险。
- 核心保障范围: 扩展保单应涵盖火灾、事故损坏、盗窃,以及电池耗尽救援和充电设备损坏等特定风险。
- 住宅与大楼安全: 业主可通过现有房屋火险申报充电桩;高层建筑管理者需确保公共充电站具备充足的责任险与火灾保险。
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