By Selangor Journal Team
SHAH ALAM, Nov 3 — The installation of more supercharging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country is expected to boost the popularity of EVs as a low-carbon option, says Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
Following the launch of Selangor’s first Tesla Supercharger located near the main entrance of the Sunway Pyramid shopping centre in Petaling, yesterday, the Menteri Besar expressed the state administration’s support toward the initiatives by the Federal government to boost the use of EVs and renewable energy.
“The Selangor government welcomes the Federal administration’s efforts to promote the use of EVs as part of the initiative to increase the use of renewable energy,” he said in a post on X today.
Amirudin said Malaysia already has 16 supercharging stations, which is expected to increase as four more stations will be launched shortly at the Freeport A’Famosa Outlet in Melaka.
At the launch of the four sets of Superchargers in Selangor, provided primarily for Tesla drivers, Amirudin also said he had the opportunity to experience the Tesla Model 3.
“With a peak charging speed of 250kW, these Superchargers allow the Tesla Model 3 to achieve a range of up to 282km in just 15 minutes,” he said.
Previously, electric car company Tesla Inc announced its official debut in the Malaysian market, based in Cyberjaya, on July 20.
On July 14, Amirudin stated that Tesla’s decision to operate in Selangor reflects the high level of investor confidence in the state administration.
He said the move is anticipated to boost the state’s economy, attract more international investors, and give its residents access to high-skilled employment opportunities, particularly in the clean energy industry.
