New battery passport policy expected to boost Malaysia’s EV market. (Photo: iStock)
Malaysia has introduced the country’s—and ASEAN’s first—Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Passport Standard, requiring full lifecycle transparency from production to end-of-life reuse.
The move aims to improve battery recycling rates, accelerate progress toward national decarbonization targets, and lay the foundation for a circular battery economy. Experts say the standard will stimulate EV market growth and strengthen Malaysia’s competitive edge.
