To mitigate hogging and improve charger availability, Gentari has introduced idle fees across its EV charging network. Effective 30th March 2026, Gentari will impose a fee of 40 sen per minute if a vehicle remains plugged in 15 minutes after charging has stopped.
The new idle fee replaces the previous overstay fee that was introduced last year.
The new idle fee charges will be applied to all Gentari AC and DC Charge points except for the following hotel and resort locations:
- Perdana Hotel Kota Bharu, Kelantan
- Espira Kinrara, Selangor
- Villea Rompin, Pahang
- Perdana Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- MK Land Bukit Merah, Perak
- Villea Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
- Luma Hotel Kota Kinabalu
- Villea Morib, Selangor
With the 15-minute grace period, you have time to unplug and move your vehicle to avoid the additional idle fees. The Gentari Go app will push a notification once charging has stopped.
The idle fee applies 24 hours a day and the charging session is considered ended once the vehicle stops drawing power from the charger.
According to the FAQ, there’s no cap on the idle fee. At the rate of RM0.40 per minute, this is equivalent to RM24 per hour after the 15-minute grace period.
Take note that Gentari EV chargers with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) such as in Behrang, Senawang, Ajil and Perasing will automatically end your charging session once your EV hits 80% state of charge (SoC).
As a comparison, the previous overstay fee imposes a fee of up to RM1.50 per minute if you are still plugged in after 4 hours for AC charge points, or after 1 hour for DC charger regardless if you’re still charging or not.
With more chargers being deployed to keep up with demand, hogging has been a growing concern. Besides petrol or diesel vehicles hogging the charging bays, there are EV users who leave the car parked for hours after charging is completed.
Remember, if you’re not charging, you’re hogging. Please move your vehicle so that other people can charge.
In case you missed it, you can watch our Let’s Talk About episode about EV Charger Hogging below:
