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 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 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.

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.

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Savings vs a petrol car

This charge adds about 176 km of range for RM 41.60. Driving the same distance on petrol would cost:

Engine size	Petrol cost	You save
≤ 1000 cc	RM 19.26	-RM 22.34
1000–1500 cc	RM 22.76	-RM 18.84
1500–2000 cc	RM 28.01	-RM 13.59
2000–2500 cc	RM 33.26	-RM 8.33
> 2500 cc	RM 40.27	-RM 1.33

Estimated from typical combined fuel use by engine size and RON95 (BUDI95) at RM 1.99/L. Charging at home saves the most; actual figures vary with driving and conditions.

Running cost

How far do you drive per month?km

	Per month	Per year
EV charging	RM 236.41	RM 2,836.95
Petrol	RM 159.20	RM 1,910.40
You save	-RM 77.21	-RM 926.55

Based on a typical mid-size petrol car (1500 to 2000 cc) over your monthly driving at current rates. Counts energy and fuel running cost only; it excludes maintenance, insurance, and purchase price.

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Electricity & charging rates

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

Rates updated 25 Mei 2026

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 37.5 kWh, costs around RM 16.66, and takes about 13 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 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 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.

EV Charging Cost Calculator (Malaysia)

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Frequently asked questions

What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?

How much does it cost to charge an EV?

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

How is the charging cost calculated?

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