Ministry launches guidelines for transitioning govt fleet to EVs

 

Natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad charging an EV in Putrajaya today. (Bernama pic)

PUTRAJAYA: 

The natural resources and environmental sustainability ministry today launched a document outlining technical guidelines for transitioning the government fleet to electric vehicles (EVs).

Its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the document was developed with input from technical experts across various ministries, departments, agencies and the EV industry.

“The transition has started in stages, and the government fleet is set to be fully converted to EVs by next year,” he said during the document’s handover ceremony at the ministry’s office here.

Nik Nazmi said the shift to EVs would significantly reduce the government’s operating and maintenance costs in the long term.

The document details guidance on selecting EVs, infrastructure planning, charging and cost analysis as well as carbon emission reduction to ensure a planned and effective transition, while reinforcing the environmental sustainability agenda.

It also emphasises the importance of security, monitoring, reporting and training to ensure a smooth transition process.

In addition to the document launch, Nik Nazmi also inaugurated a direct current fast charging station at the ministry’s complex.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Proton’s first EV, the e.MAS 7, would be the official car for the Asean summit next year.

Putrajaya had previously encouraged EV automakers with Malaysian facilities to consider making the country their hub to supply and service the fast-growing EV market in Asean, which is expected to grow to US$2.7 billion (RM11.77 billion) by 2027. - FMT