SIRIM & PIPEV Discussion on EV Standards in Malaysia

On January 23, 2025, Powered by RISE attended a meeting at SIRIM HQ with Persatuan Industry Pengecas EV (PIPEV) and SIRIM QAS International to discuss the SIRIM testing and certification requirements for EV charging stations (EVCS).

Starting June 1, 2025, SIRIM testing and Product Certification will be mandatory for all EVCS. While this aims to improve consumer confidence in EV safety, industry players raised concerns about Pattern Approval from NMIM, which could slow down EV charger deployment. Additionally, the new MCMC Type Approval for communication modules, along with approvals from agencies like Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST), BOMBA, TNB, and local councils, adds hidden costs for charge point operators (CPOs).

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