Complete Guide to EV Charging Apps in Malaysia 2025: Best Apps for Every Driver

Electric vehicles are popping up everywhere in Malaysia, from the highways around KL to small-town streets. But if you’ve switched to an EV, you’ll know that finding the right charging station isn’t always as easy as pulling into any petrol station. That’s where EV charging apps come in.

With so many networks and apps out there, figuring out which ones to download can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry, I’ve done the homework. This guide to EV charging apps in Malaysia for 2025 breaks down the five must-have apps (Gentari, Setel, ParkEasy, JomCharge, and PlugShare), explains what each one does best, and shares some tips for everyday drivers and long-distance road-trippers alike.

• 3,611 charging bays are already up and running as of December 2024 — a huge jump from just a few months earlier.
• The government wants to see 10,000 charging stations by the end of 2025, with most being AC chargers but plenty of DC fast chargers coming too.
• One catch: there’s still no single “all-in-one” app. Each network has its own app, payment system, and account setup.

In short, Malaysia’s EV infrastructure is growing fast, but drivers still need to juggle a few apps. Here’s where to start.

1. Gentari Go

Where you’ll find it: Over 400 Petronas EV stations across highways and city spots.

What makes it good:

• Tap your phone for plug-and-charge via NFC.
• Check real-time availability and even start or stop a session remotely.
• Connects with JomCharge and ChargEV so you can roam outside the Petronas network.

Best for: Petronas regulars who want to keep charging simple and fast.

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2. Setel EV Charging

Where you’ll find it: Petronas stations and partner chargers like ChargEV.

What makes it good:

• The Setel Wallet means you don’t have to fiddle with multiple payment apps.
• You can manage both petrol and EV charging with one login.
• Shows how much a charge will cost before you plug in.

Best for: Anyone already using Setel for petrol who wants one app for everything.

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3. ParkEasy (Shell Recharge + ParkEasy)

Where you’ll find it: Shell Recharge fast-charging corridors and parking-linked chargers in busy cities.

What makes it good:

• Reserve your spot before you arrive (a lifesaver in KL).
• Built-in maps show you chargers, their speeds, and how to get there.
• Earn loyalty points that can go toward parking fees.

Best for: City drivers who hate circling for an available charger.

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4. JomCharge

Where you’ll find it: About 70% of public chargers across Malaysia – highways, malls, and more.

What makes it good:

• Works with RFID and in-app payments.
• Supports plug-and-charge, just tap and go.
• Links up with Gentari and ChargEV for broader roaming.

Best for: Drivers who want the widest network and simple access almost anywhere.

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5. PlugShare

Where you’ll find it: Everywhere. It’s not a charging network, it’s a community-driven map of all chargers.

What makes it good:

• See user photos and reviews before you drive to a charger.
• Plan routes with community-verified stops.
• Has offline maps for areas with bad coverage (perfect for rural trips).

Best for: Road-trippers and anyone who likes to see real user feedback before heading to a station.

• ChargEV: Government-backed, RM240/year membership, works with RFID.
• ChargeSini: Quite a few public and also private residential chargers available on this app.
• A Better Route Planner (ABRP): Great for long journeys. Plans routes based on your car’s battery.
• Waze EV Features: Handy for navigation, now with charger locations built in.

Feature	Gentari Go	Setel EV	ParkEasy	JomCharge	PlugShare
Payment	NFC, card	Wallet, card	In-app card	Wallet, card, RFID	N/A
Real-time updates	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Reserve a charger?	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌
Networks	JomCharge, ChargEV	Gentari, JomCharge	Shell network	Gentari, ChargEV	Covers all networks
Fast Charging?	Up to 350 kW	Up to 350 kW	Up to 360 kW	Up to 400 kW	Varies by station

Quick takeaways:

• Setel and JomCharge are wallet-friendly for everyday AC charging.
• ParkEasy and Gentari are your go-to apps for highway DC fast charging.
• PlugShare isn’t for payments — it’s for planning and community insights.

• Daily commuter (eg. Petaling Jaya): Setel for your regular charges, Gentari for those longer drives.
• Weekend road-tripper (eg. KL to Penang): Use ABRP to plan, JomCharge for coverage, PlugShare for real-time user tips.
• Busy city driver (eg. KLCC): Book ahead with ParkEasy and keep Setel handy for emergency top-ups.

• One app to rule them all? PLANMalaysia is working on a unified EV charging app, expected end of 2025.
• Budget 2025 perks: EV road tax exemptions stay in place until at least December 2025, and there are subsidies for installing a home charger.
• More chargers in rural areas: East Coast and East Malaysia will see more DC stations by late 2025.

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