Kelantan State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah (left). ChargeSini EV charging facility at Mydin Kubang Kerian (right), which features two DC charging bays.
Kelantan is exploring plans to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network at strategic locations across the state, with private-sector involvement expected to play a key role.
According to Bernama, state executive councillor Hilmi Abdullah said authorities are assessing demand and suitable locations for additional chargers.
The announcement comes as 37 EV charging units have been provided within the Kota Bharu Islamic City Municipal Council (MPKB-BRI) administrative area, while Kelantan had previously targeted 200 charging bays statewide by 2030.
TL;DR | KELANTAN EV CHARGING
37 UNITS: Already provided within MPKB-BRI's administrative area.
200 BAYS: Earlier statewide charging-bay target for 2030.
EXPANSION: More locations being assessed, but no rollout timeline has been confirmed.
Kelantan's EV Charging Expansion Plans
To support the proposed expansion, MPKB-BRI is prepared to facilitate cooperation between charge point operators (CPOs), government agencies and relevant technical bodies, while encouraging private investment.
The initiative aligns with the Kelantan Smart City Blueprint 2040, which identifies commercial areas, institutions and public hotspots as potential charging locations. Suitable sites will be assessed based on demand, EV adoption trends and infrastructure requirements.
More public chargers could make EV ownership and interstate travel more convenient, particularly for drivers without reliable home charging or those travelling between towns.
However, charger locations, reliability and charging speeds will matter just as much as the total number available. As explored in our earlier report on Malaysia's EV charging infrastructure gap , network expansion alone does not guarantee a better charging experience.
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For now, Kelantan has yet to confirm the number, locations or installation timeline of any additional chargers , leaving motorists waiting for concrete rollout details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EV chargers are currently available in Kelantan?
The latest report identifies 37 EV charging units within the MPKB-BRI administrative area. This is not a confirmed statewide total for Kelantan.
Is Kelantan planning to install 200 EV chargers?
Kelantan previously announced a target of 200 EV charging bays statewide by 2030. This refers to charging bays, not necessarily 200 individual charging units, and is not a newly confirmed installation commitment.
When will the new EV charging stations be ready?
No installation timeline or confirmed list of additional charging locations has been announced. The state is still assessing demand, suitable sites and potential private-sector cooperation.
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