Cost to charge an EV in Malaysia
What charging an electric car costs in Malaysia at the average household electricity price, and how much you save compared with petrol.
EV charging cost in Malaysia
Charging cost in Malaysia by car
| Electric car | Full charge | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | RM16.58 | RM28.30 |
| Tesla Model 3 | RM16.58 | RM26.31 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | RM12.82 | RM29.63 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech | RM11.50 | RM28.08 |
| Skoda Elroq | RM17.02 | RM29.41 |
| Kia EV3 | RM18.00 | RM29.85 |
| Renault 4 E-Tech | RM11.50 | RM28.08 |
| Kia EV4 | RM17.25 | RM27.64 |
| BMW iX3 | RM24.03 | RM29.85 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | RM18.79 | RM23.66 |
| BYD Dolphin Surf | RM9.55 | RM30.73 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | RM17.02 | RM30.95 |
| Skoda Enyaq | RM17.02 | RM30.07 |
| Ford Explorer | RM17.47 | RM28.96 |
| MG MG4 Electric | RM13.64 | RM30.29 |
| BYD Atto 3 Evo | RM16.54 | RM32.50 |
| Volkswagen ID. Polo | RM11.50 | RM25.65 |
| Skoda Epiq | RM11.43 | RM26.53 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | RM18.57 | RM32.50 |
| BYD Seal | RM18.24 | RM32.06 |
Home charging with 10% losses. “Average EV” uses 17.5 kWh/100 km.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Malaysia?
At the average household price of RM0.201/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about RM16.58 and driving 1,000 km costs about RM38.69.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than petrol in Malaysia?
Yes. An average EV costs about RM3.87 per 100 km to charge at home, a petrol car RM17.29.
How do electricity prices in Malaysia compare?
Malaysia ranks 4 of 59 for cheapest household electricity in our global data.
Can I pay less than the average price?
Often. Time-of-use and EV tariffs with cheap overnight rates can cut home charging costs sharply. Enter your tariff under “Customize”.
Similar electricity prices
Sources: Eurostat household electricity prices incl. taxes, 2nd half 2025 (nrg_pc_204); European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, Euro-super 95, Sep 21 2026; Ofgem price cap Oct–Dec 2026 (26.32p/kWh) and UK average petrol 174.7p/L, Sep 30 2026; GlobalPetrolPrices.com household electricity (Q4 2025) and latest petrol prices (Dec 2025 – Jul 2026), countries outside the EU & UK.