After nearly three years of complimentary charging, that free ride has finally come to an end. Tesla has now begun charging its owners RM0.88 per kWh to use its Tesla Destination Chargers nationwide, a check through the Tesla app has revealed.
If you didn’t already know, Tesla Destination Chargers in Malaysia have actually been complimentary for Tesla owners ever since the network first launched in 2023. It was advertised as free “until further notice” — nearly three years on, that notice has now arrived. Fresh revenue for Tesla Malaysia aside, this should also discourage owners from treating charging bays as free all-day parking.
It’s not all bad, however, as the RM0.88 per kWh rate is still cheaper than the market rate for 11 kW AC chargers, which ranges around RM0.90 to RM1.15 per kWh. So there is still some benefit to being a Tesla owner. For now, there are no congestion fees tied to Destination Chargers, unlike Superchargers, which charge up to RM2.00 per minute if you leave your car parked after charging completes.
The network of Tesla Destination Chargers consists of over 70 charge points, spanning across more than 16 locations, and is still growing to this day. All locations are rated at 11 kW of AC charging, while The Gardens Mall is the only one that charges up to 20 kW AC.
As for the Tesla Supercharging facilities, they’re naturally more expensive, though it’s worth noting Superchargers have gone through a bit of a pricing journey themselves — launching at a flat RM1.25 per kWh back in August 2023, before dipping to RM1.13 in December 2024 and ticking up to RM1.19 in March 2025.
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They’ve since shifted to a time-based structure, with rates now ranging from as low as RM0.99 to RM1.08 per kWh depending on the specific location and time of day. So depending on when you charge, it could be a more affordable option than trickle-charging on a Destination Charger.
If you really want to save money, home charging will still remain the most affordable way to charge an EV. Still, with the free-charging perk now gone, it does raise the question: if you’re thinking of getting a Tesla, will this change your mind?
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