KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) has launched planning guidelines for the setting up of electric vehicle charging bays (EVCB) and the development application procedure in an effort to support the EV industry and increase investors’ confidence.
Its minister Nga Kor Ming said the guidelines would guide state and local authorities as well as relevant parties in planning, designing and controlling development, adding that it also prioritises issuing permission to plan and build EVCBs.
“In support of the Madani Economy framework that empowers the people, KPKT, through the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia), has reviewed the procedure and guidelines in connection with EV to ensure sufficient and efficient EVCB infrastructure in the country.
“The government targets a minimum of 10,000 EVCBs to be set up nationwide by 2025,” he told reporters in Parliament today.
“EVCBs can be provided in housing, commercial and industrial areas, petrol stations, as well as rest and service areas. It is allowed to be set up outdoors, indoors or on the open rooftop levels.
“For new developments, a minimum of two per cent of the total parking spaces are required, or a minimum of one EVCB in visitor parking spaces. A minimum of one EVCB for motorcycles is also encouraged in every development,” he said.
Nga said as of August 30, 1,246 EVCBs have been set up across the country comprising 1,007 alternating current and 239 direct current charging devices at shopping centres, car showrooms, hotels and resorts.
For EVCBs that are already operational, the charger point operator must submit the regularisation application within two years from the date the guidelines were issued to comply with the planning and fire safety guidelines.
“KPKT, through PLANMalaysia, has developed the National Electric Vehicle Charging Station – EVCS Dashboard on the Smart City Platform under the Malaysia Urban Observatory development.
“This initiative is part of the spatial big data component,” he added.
— Bernama
