EV Charging Cost Calculator — Malaysia
Estimate the cost and time to charge your full battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Malaysia based on your car model and local electricity rate.
Electricity & charging rates
| Tariff | Rate per kWh |
|---|---|
| TNB Tarif Domestik (≤1.500 kWh) | RM 0.44 |
| Pengecasan AC Awam | RM 1.00 |
| Pengecasan DC Pantas Awam | RM 1.40 |
Example charging costs
- Charging a Proton e.MAS 7 Prime from 20% to 80% uses about 29.7 kWh, costs around RM 13.20, and takes about 22 minutes.
- Charging a Proton e.MAS 7 Premium from 20% to 80% uses about 36.1 kWh, costs around RM 16.05, and takes about 22 minutes.
- Charging a Tesla Model Y RWD from 20% to 80% uses about 36 kWh, costs around RM 15.99, and takes about 12 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?
- EV (electric vehicle) is an umbrella term for any vehicle driven by an electric motor. A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is a fully electric car powered entirely by its battery and charged from the electricity grid, with no petrol engine — this is the type this calculator is built for. A PHEV (plug-in hybrid) pairs a petrol engine with a battery you can charge from the grid. An HEV is an ordinary hybrid that can't be plugged in; its battery recharges itself while you drive. There are also FCEVs, which run on hydrogen fuel cells. This calculator is for cars you charge from the grid (BEVs, and PHEVs in electric mode), so ordinary hybrids like the BYD M6 DM or Nissan Kicks e-Power aren't included.
How much does it cost to charge an EV?
- It depends on your car's battery size and your electricity rate. For example, charging a Proton e.MAS 7 Prime from 20% to 80% costs about RM 13.20 at a typical residential rate.
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
- Charging time depends on the charger's power and how much energy you need. A home charger is slower than public DC fast charging, so a full top-up can range from under an hour on a fast charger to several hours at home in Malaysia.
How is the charging cost calculated?
- We multiply the energy needed — your battery size times the difference between your target and current charge level — by your electricity rate per kWh. Charging time is that energy divided by the charger's power in kW.