Tesla to help drive M'sia in becoming regional green tech hub - Zafrul

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the collaboration with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla is expected to drive Malaysia to be the main green technology hub in the region.

In a discussion with the Tesla Malaysia delegation yesterday, the minister said Tesla has reiterated its support for the local ecosystem by involving nine Malaysian companies in developing EV charging infrastructure. 

It will also collaborate with local higher education institutions for knowledge transfer and human capital development.

“May this joint effort continue to grow, bringing great benefits to our country’s economy, technology, and sustainable energy,” he said on social media after the discussion.

Tengku Zafrul said the discussion focused on the progress and implementation of the Global Battery EV AP Scheme.

Until the end of July 2024, Tesla has installed 52 units of Superchargers with a capacity of 250KW, 54 units of Wall Connector AC chargers, and more than 4,500 units of home chargers in Peninsular Malaysia.

With an investment reaching US$13.5 million (RM59.06 million), Tesla has shown a strong commitment to the development of EV charging infrastructure in Malaysia.

“We also discussed the great potential of battery energy storage technology which is expected to increase energy efficiency and the stability of Malaysia’s electricity grid,” the minister added.

- Bernama

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