PETALING JAYA: An economist and an automotive expert have voiced reservation over the government’s commitment to making electric vehicle (EV) ownership accessible to all income groups.
Nazari Ismail of Universiti Malaya said the government may have to curtail spending in other essential sectors, such as education and health, just to enable more people to own EVs.Given the government’s RM1.5 trillion debt and the various subsidies it shoulders, Nazari said, it would be more reasonable to focus on developing the public transportation system.
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“People still believe that EVs have the same function as conventional cars. The driving experience may be similar, but it is different in terms of purchasing, maintenance, and ownership,” he said.
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