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Concerns over whether electric vehicles (EVs) will become significantly more expensive in Malaysia have been growing following recent policy changes affecting imported models and tax exemptions. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva.
Concerns over whether electric vehicles (EVs) will become significantly more expensive in Malaysia have been growing following recent policy changes affecting imported models and tax exemptions. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva.
Deep Dive
Will EVs really get more expensive in Malaysia? Here’s what’s changing
While EVs remain a key part of Malaysia’s push towards greener mobility, the shift in policy has raised questions among consumers about future pricing, market accessibility and whether the era of relatively "affordable" imported EVs is coming to an end.
12 May 2026 10:51AM