If you need to charge your EV quickly, DC charging is the way to go but the pricing typically varies from RM1.20 to as high as RM2.20 per kWh. Just recently, Gentari has increased its pricing by 10-20 sen per kWh, which can go as high as RM1.80 per kWh at BESS-powered DC chargers.
Are there any locations that offer affordable DC charging? We’ve got you covered as several Charge Point Operators are currently running promos and special rates for selected locations.
Kuro EV offers DC charging for RM0.88 per kWh
Kuro EV is currently running a Ramadan/Raya promo where you can enjoy a special DC charging rate of just RM0.88 per kWh from 15th March to 14th April 2025. At that rate, these DC chargers are cheaper than most AC charge points.
This special rate is applicable for DC chargers at the following locations:
- 50kW DC Charger (2x CCS2) – Wisma Datapath in Old Klang Road
- 50kW DC Charger (2x CCS2) – One South Street Mall in Seri Kembangan
For the One Klang Road location, the Tritium RTM DC charger is located in the basement carpark and the entrance is at the back of the row of shophouses The Wisma Datapath building is located right next the Petron petrol station.
Meanwhile, Kuro EV’s DC Charger in Seri Kembangan is located at the open area of One South Street Mall (East Entrance) with two curbside bays. While the 50kW Tritium RTM DC Charger is priced at RM0.88 per kWh, Kuro EV has another 30kW StarCharge DC charger that’s priced at RM0.45 per minute (RM27 per hour).
These Kuro EV chargers can be activated via JomCharge, ChargEV and Setel app.
DC Handal offers RM1.00 per kWh at selected DC charging locations
DC Handal currently offers select DC Chargers for only RM1.00 per kWh. The special rate is applicable to the following locations:
- 120kW DC Charger (2x CCS2) – IJM ICE Gallery Pantai Sentral Park KL
- 47kW DC Charger (2x CCS2) – MG Motor Petaling Jaya
- 47kW DC Charger (2x CCS2) – Pulse Grande Putrajaya
These DC Handal chargers are equipped with card terminals, allowing users to activate them via credit/debit card including Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay. If you prefer to use apps, you can also activate and pay for charging via ChargEV and JomCharge apps.
200kW-240kW DC chargers priced at RM1.30 per kWh
If you’re looking for faster DC chargers capable of pushing 200kW or more, there are several notable options from DC Handal which are priced lower than the typical market rate.
Here’s the list of high-powered DC Chargers that are priced at RM1.30 per kWh.
Kuala Lumpur
- 120kW-240kW DC Charger (8x CCS2) – Bamboo Hills DUKE
- 200kW DC Charger (4x CCS2) – Menara MATRADE
West Coast Expressway (WCE)
- 240kW DC Charger (2x CCS2) – WCE SAE Toll Plaza
- 200kW DC Charger (2x CCS2) – WCE Assam Jawa Toll Plaza
Sungai Petani
If you’re travelling between Alor Setar and Penang, DC Handal has recently deployed a 240kW DC Charger at Amanjaya Walk which is less than a kilometre away from the Sungai Petani Utara Toll Plaza. This EV charging location is easily accessible from both northbound and southbound traffic.
- 240kW DC Charger (2x CCS2) – Amanjaya Walk Sungai Petani
Tesla Superchargers are still priced at RM1.13/kWh
If you drive a Tesla, the Tesla Superchargers which are capable of pushing up to 250kW, still has the most affordable high-powered DC charger pricing in the market. Previously priced at RM1.25 per kWh, Tesla Malaysia has reduced the pricing since December 2024 to RM1.13 per kWh. However, these Tesla EV chargers remain exclusive to Tesla vehicles only.
Here’s the current list of Tesla Superchargers in Malaysia:
- (4x CCS2) The Gardens Mall Kuala Lumpur
- (8x CCS2) Pavilion KL
- (4x CCS2) Sunway Pyramid Bandar Sunway
- (6x CCS2) Gamuda Cove Kuala Langat
- (6x CCS2) Pavilion Bukit Jalil
- (4x CCS2) IOI City Mall Putrajaya
- (4x CCS2) IOI Puchong
- (4x CCS2) Tesla Service Centre Cyberjaya
- (4x CCS2) Skudai R&R Southbound Johor
- (4x CCS2) Sunway Big Box Johor
- (4x CCS2) Freeport A Famosa Melaka
- (4x CCS2) Gurney Plaza Penang
- (4x CCS2) Sunway Carnival Mall Penang
- (4x CCS2) Majlis Bandaraya Kuantan Pahang
DC charging etiquette
With DC chargers, it is recommended to charge only up to 80% or up to what you need to reach your destination comfortably. This is due to the charging curve as the final 20% (80% to 100%) charge is significantly slower to complete. In most cases, charging from 80-100% could take a longer time than charging from 20-80%.
Rather than occupying the charging bay for an extra 20-30 minutes, it is best to stop at 80% and continue driving until you need to top up again. As usual, if you’re done charging, move your vehicle immediately so that other vehicles can charge as well. Some charge point operators have also imposed idle and overstay fees to discourage hogging.
Before heading over to a DC charger, you can check for its status and availability in the charging apps.
