TNB & Maybank Launch EV Charging Pilot
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Maybank launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot, expanding Malaysia’s charging infrastructure beyond 260 points. The pilot aims to optimize grid reliability and sustainability as EV adoption increases. This signals opportunities at TNB for electrical engineers in grid integration, data analytics, and power system optimization.
TNB and Maybank's EV charging pilot at Maybank Academy in Bangi marks TNB Electron's first collaboration with a financial institution. The pilot supports Malaysia's sustainability agenda, building on a broader collaboration in sustainable finance and energy transition initiatives, including Maybank's support for TNB's Transition Finance Framework. This translates strategic alignment into practical implementation. Maybank disbursed over RM1 billion for EV and qualified hybrid car financing in 2025, demonstrating its commitment to cleaner mobility. Malaysia's EV industry is experiencing a surge, with registrations up 106% year-on-year, particularly in the Klang Valley, Johor Bahru, and Penang. There are over 5,700 public charge points nationwide. TNB aims to have 200 DC charge points nationwide by 2025, expanding its EV charging infrastructure. As of the end of 2025, TNB had installed 256 EV charge points nationwide, with another 96 in progress. TNB is strategically locating charging stations on highways, major trunk roads, and commercial areas to support nationwide travel.
