Tesla’s partnership with Malaysia will help the country become a major green tech hub in the region – Zafrul
Earlier this month, it was reported that Tesla had reported cancel plans to build a factory in the areacould be in Thailand, Malaysia or Indonesia. leading many to question whether the privileges Malaysia gives Tesla under MITI BEV Global Leaders AP Program all in vain
Although there is No signs of vehicle assembly Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said that as part of the final equation, the carmaker’s investment in the country remains significant, as demonstrated by the partnership elements.
After meeting with Tesla representatives yesterday, the MITI minister highlighted via a Facebook post the scope of investments the company has made so far.
“As of end-July 2024, Tesla has successfully installed 52 250kW Superchargers, 54 AC Wall Connectors and over 4,500 home chargers in Peninsular Malaysia. With an investment of US$13.5 million (RM59 million), Tesla demonstrates its strong commitment to the development of EV charging infrastructure in our country,” he wrote in his post.
“We also discussed the huge potential of battery energy storage technology, which is expected to contribute to improving the energy efficiency and stability of Malaysia’s power grid. This technology has the potential to reduce energy costs and strengthen our national energy infrastructure,” he added.
“In addition, Tesla also emphasized its support for the local ecosystem by engaging nine Malaysian companies in the development of EV charging infrastructure as well as collaborating with local higher education institutions for knowledge transfer and human resource development. This collaboration is expected to position Malaysia as a major green technology hub in the region,” he said.
However, Zafrul did not reveal whether he raised the issue of whether the electric vehicle maker ever had plans to build a manufacturing plant in Southeast Asia.
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