Tesla is expanding access to its Supercharger network in Malaysia, allowing drivers of other electric vehicle (EV) brands to plug in at several locations for the first time.
The change applies to four Supercharger stations in and around Kuala Lumpur, marking the first phase of Tesla opening its fast-charging infrastructure to non-Tesla vehicles in the country.
According to Tesla, the following Supercharger stations are now available for non-Tesla EV owners: (via Paul Tan)
- Kuala Lumpur – Pavilion KL (8 stalls)
- Shah Alam – i-City Finance Avenue (4 stalls)
- Putrajaya – IOI City Mall (4 stalls)
- Dengkil – Gamuda Cove (6 stalls)
Non-Tesla drivers can access the stations using the Tesla mobile app and will pay RM1.80 (~C$0.62) per kWh for charging.
As with other markets, Tesla also offers a monthly membership subscription for non-Tesla owners, which unlocks discounted charging rates that vary depending on the station and time of day. With the subscription, prices can drop to roughly RM0.99–RM1.08 (~C$0.35-C$0.38) per kWh.
Mix of V3 and V4 Superchargers
Depending on the site, the locations are equipped with either Tesla’s V3 or V4 Superchargers.
Two of the sites—i-City Finance Avenue and IOI City Mall—feature the newer V4 hardware. These chargers include longer cables designed to better accommodate EVs from other manufacturers, whose charging ports may be located in different positions than Tesla vehicles.
Meanwhile, Pavilion KL and Gamuda Cove use V3 Superchargers with shorter cables. Drivers of some non-Tesla models may need to position their vehicles across multiple stalls to ensure the cable reaches the charge port.
Part of Malaysia’s BEV Global Leaders initiative
Opening part of the network to other EV brands fulfills one of Tesla’s commitments under Malaysia’s BEV Global Leaders program, overseen by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
Under the agreement, Tesla was granted exemptions from certain import restrictions in exchange for investing in local charging infrastructure. One of the key requirements is that the company deploy at least 50 DC fast chargers with a minimum output of 180 kW, while ensuring that at least 30% of the network is accessible to EVs from other manufacturers.
