Malaysia’s move towards electrification gains momentum, particularly in the surge of electric vehicle (EV) adoption.
Rising Demand for Sustainable Transportation Solutions in the Local Market
In 2022, 2,631 EVs were sold, a remarkable 860 per cent increase from 2021, as reported by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). However, the EV share was modest at 0.4 per cent of total sales. (Total EV sales, including that for commercial vehicles and hybrids, for 2023 was 38,055, up 69 per cent from 22,619 in 2022.) The government aims to have 125,000 EVs on the road by 2030, with a significant 50,000 in the commercial sector. To boost adoption, the government offers a strategic incentive — road tax exemption for all EVs until 31st December, 2025 — and projects further market growth in the coming years.
Truck & Bus News focused on a specific aspect of Malaysia’s electrification commitment — the electric van market. In this issue, we delve into insightful conversations with industry players, namely Razman Elmi Zulkefli, Senior Manager at Handal Berjaya China Motor; Gwee Chinli, Senior Manager and EV Lead at R&A Marketing Sdn Bhd, a member of Sendok Group; and Chia Kong Haw, Assistant Manager at Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle. Together, we explored the nuances of Malaysia’s electric van market and analysed driving forces, untapped opportunities, challenges and future trends.
Those involved in the discussion unanimously noted a gradual rise in local electric van sales. Chia, in particular, observed that over the past two years this was noted among companies prioritising Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. This signalled a growing interest in sustainable transport solutions.
Chinli and Chia attributed the rising demand for electric vans to environmental awareness and adherence to ESG standards. Chinli said organisations chose electric vans for logistics purposes and aimed to reduce carbon footprint and long-term operational cost savings. Chia noted a trend in which transportation companies responded to customer requests for ESG commitment by incorporating electric vans into their respective fleet……
Are you enjoying reading this article. Click here to read more..
为未来充电：大马电动客货车的机遇与前景
马来西亚的电气化进程势头强劲，尤其是电动汽车(EV)的销量正在快速增长。
据马来西亚汽车公会 (MAA) 的报告显示，2022 年电动汽车销量为2,631 辆，较 2021年增长860%。然而，电动汽车的份额不大，仅占总销量的0.4%。（2023年电动汽车总销量，包括商用车和混合动力汽车为38,055 辆，比 2022年的22,619 辆增长 69%）。而政府的目标是到2030年，路上行驶的电动汽车数量达到125,000 辆，其中商业电动车有50,000辆。为了提高采用率，政府开展了一项激励措施——在2025年12 月31日前免除所有电动汽车的路税，并预计国内市场将在未来几年有进一步增长。
本期的《卡客车新闻》，重点关注马来西亚电气化承诺的一个具体领域——电动客货车市场。我们与行业参与者，包括Handal Berjaya China Motor 高级经理拉兹曼 （Razman Elmi Zulkefli）、信诺集团成员R&A行销私人有限公司高级经理兼EV主管魏璟俐，以及东风商用车副经理谢康豪，展开富有洞察力的对话。一同更深入地探讨大马的电动客货车市场并分析该市场的驱动力、尚未开发的机遇、挑战及未来趋势。
受访者均一致认为，本地电动客货车的销量正逐渐上升。 谢康豪注意到在过去的两年里，这些增长主要来自优先考量环境、社会和治理(ESG)的公司。这显示了人们对可持续交通解决方案越来越感兴趣。
魏璟俐和谢康豪将电动客货车需求的不断增长，归因于环保意识的提高和对ESG标准的遵循。魏璟俐表示，公司选择电动客货车作为物流用途，旨在减少碳足迹和节省长期运营成本。谢康豪则注意到一种趋势，那就是有些运输公司为了响应客户对ESG承诺的要求而将电动客货车纳入他们的车队…..
点击读全文….
