Kempower says Malaysia EV charging rollout should prioritise utilisation over speed
By Eve
Kempower has told SoyaCincau that Malaysia's electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion must focus on utilisation rates rather than solely on charging speed. The Finnish manufacturer's comments come as Malaysia accelerates public charging deployment. The statement reflects industry debate over whether fast rollout or operational efficiency should guide network planning.
Why it matters
Procurement teams and charge point operators in Malaysia may need to adjust tender criteria and site selection models to balance speed targets with revenue per charger, potentially affecting equipment specifications and location strategies.
Source
- Source
- soyacincau.com
- Original title
- “Kempower: Malaysia’s EV charging growth needs to focus on utilisation, not just speed”
- Published
- 15 April 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 16 July 2026
In this story
- Topic
- EV Charging
- Place
- Malaysia
- Tag
- Kempower
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