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.
How EV charging costs can affect an interstate
journey to Kelantan.
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.
