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Kpkt Launches Planning Guidelines For Electric Vehicle Charging Bays

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) has launched the planning guidelines for the setting up of electric vehicle charging bays (EVCB) and the development application procedure in efforts to support the electric vehicle industry and increase investors’ confidence.

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 10,000 EVCBs (minimum target) to be set up nationwide by 2025,” he told newsmen at the Parliament building 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 Aug 30, 1,246 EVCBs were set up across the country comprising 1,007 alternating current (AC) and 239 direct current (DC) 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 (MUO) development.  This initiative is part of the spatial big data component,” he added.

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