English

  • New Charging Target: The Penang state government has set a target to reach 600 public electric vehicle (EV) charging bays by 2030.
  • Current Progress: The state currently hosts between 200 and 300 charging bays, with the new timeline extending the previous 2025 goal by five years.
  • Implementation Strategy: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is actively converting existing public parking lots and shopping center spaces into EV charging bays.
  • Residential Challenges: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlighted that safety concerns remain the primary hurdle for installing charging infrastructure in high-rise residential buildings like condominiums.
  • Market Growth: EV adoption in Malaysia is gaining momentum, with sales more than doubling to over 30,000 units in 2025.
  • Holistic Approach: The government emphasizes that successful EV transition requires a coordinated effort between industry participation, technological readiness, and supportive policy frameworks.

中文

  • 充电设施新目标： 槟城州政府已设定目标，计划在2030年之前实现600个公共电动汽车（EV）充电桩。
  • 当前进度： 槟城目前拥有200至300个充电桩，此次新的时间表将之前2025年的目标延长了五年。
  • 实施策略： 槟岛市政厅（MBPP）正积极将现有的公共停车场和购物中心空间改造为电动汽车充电位。
  • 住宅挑战： 槟城首席部长曹观友指出，安全隐患仍是在高层住宅（如公寓）安装充电设施的主要障碍。
  • 市场增长： 马来西亚的电动汽车普及率正在增长，2025年销量增长了一倍多，超过30,000辆。
  • 全面方针： 政府强调，电动汽车的成功转型需要行业参与、技术准备和政策框架之间的协调配合。