Although EV sales in Malaysia are expected to quadruple this year, according to BMI-Fitch Solutions, this only accounts for 1.8% penetration in the auto sector. How can the government incentivise the adoption of EVs to achieve the lofty target of 80% penetration by 2050? We discuss policy recommendations with Datuk Shahrol Halmi, President, Malaysian Electric Vehicle Owners' Club (MyEVOC).

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Although EV sales in Malaysia are expected to quadruple this year, according to BMI-Fitch Solutions, this only accounts for 1.8% penetration in the auto sector. How can the government incentivise the adoption of EVs to achieve the lofty target of 80% penetration by 2050? We discuss policy recommendations with Datuk Shahrol Halmi, President, Malaysian Electric Vehicle Owners' Club (MyEVOC). Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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