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137 - EV Charging Hogging is getting Worse


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Malaysia’s EV adoption is rising rapidly, but so are complaints about EV charger hogging.From petrol cars blocking EV bays, to EV owners occupying charging spots without plugging in, and “pretend charging” just to secure free parking, the problem is becoming harder to ignore.As more Malaysians switch to EVs, charging etiquette and infrastructure readiness are being put to the test. Public EV chargers are still limited in many areas, and when bays are blocked or misused, it directly affects drivers who genuinely need to charge. In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss why EV charger hogging is increasing, the types of hogging seen so far, whether this is an infrastructure issue or a behaviour issue. They also discuss how it impacts the #NoQueue narrative and long-distance travel. In addition, they also talk about what EV owners, property owners and authorities should be doing.Is this just growing pains in Malaysia’s EV transition or a sign of deeper problems of Malaysian behaviour?

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