“希望中国车企帮助我们实现目标”

Core Viewpoint - The Malaysian Electric Vehicle Association, led by Dennis Chuah, emphasizes the need for Chinese electric vehicle companies to invest in the rapidly growing Malaysian market to help achieve the goal of 15% electric vehicle penetration by 2030 [1][4]. Group 1: Market Development - Dennis Chuah has replaced his gasoline vehicles with electric ones, including a Tesla and a BYD, to better understand the Chinese EV market [1]. - Malaysia has over 4,000 public charging stations, with a revised target of 10,000 stations by 2030, delayed from the original 2025 goal [3][4]. - The government aims to reduce gasoline subsidies, which is seen as a prerequisite for supporting electric vehicle development [4][5]. Group 2: Competition and Collaboration - Japanese automakers are promoting plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in Malaysia, creating competition for Chinese EV companies [5]. - The establishment of the ASEAN Electric Vehicle Association aims to enhance collaboration among member countries and improve negotiation power with automakers [7]. - Chinese EV companies are encouraged to localize production in Malaysia to capture market opportunities before growth stabilizes [10]. Group 3: Employment and Education - There is a lack of interest among Malaysian youth in electric vehicle-related careers due to perceived limited job opportunities compared to the semiconductor industry [6]. - The association is working to facilitate academic exchanges among students in Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines to promote interest in the EV sector [6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The goal of achieving 15% electric vehicle market share by 2030 remains unchanged despite challenges, including the delay in charging infrastructure development [4]. - Concerns exist regarding the sustainability of Chinese EV companies in Malaysia without sufficient government support and subsidies [11].