EV Charging for Office Buildings in Malaysia: The Complete Employer's Guide

Your employees and tenants are buying EVs faster than your building can charge them. Here's how to install EV charging at a Malaysian office building — why 22kW AC is almost always the right choice, how billing works without you lifting a finger, the three ways you can own or share the revenue, and what the EVCS licence actually involves.

By the EvGuru Team — ST-certified EV Charging Company since 2021 · 2,000+ chargers installed across Malaysia · Full ST / EVCS licensing handled

At a glance:

Right charger for offices	22kW AC
Typical starting ratio	1 charger per 30–50 parking bays
Ownership models	Profit-share, lease, or buy outright
EvGuru track record	2,000+ installations since 2021

Why 22kW AC is the right charger for an office building

The most common mistake building owners make is assuming an office needs fast DC charging. It almost never does — and over-specifying wastes a large amount of money.

The logic is simple: office employees park for a long time. A car that sits in the bay from 9am to 6pm has nine hours to charge. It doesn't need the 20-minute top-up that a DC fast charger delivers; it needs a steady AC charge that fills the battery comfortably over the working day.

22kW AC vs DC fast charging for an office:

	22kW AC	DC Fast Charging
Typical dwell time it suits	Hours (full working day)	20–40 minutes
Covers every EV on the road?	Yes — most EVs charge at 11kW three-phase, so 22kW has headroom	Yes, but overkill for parked cars
Hardware & installation cost	Fraction of DC	High
Electrical demand on your building	Modest, manageable with load management	Heavy — often needs supply upgrades
Best-fit sites	Offices, residential, hotels	Highway stops, drive-throughs, short-stay retail
Verdict for an office building	✅ The right choice	❌ Save the budget, install more AC points instead

That's why almost every office install EvGuru does is 22kW AC.

How many chargers does an office building need?

A practical starting ratio is one charger for every 30–50 parking bays, adjusted for how many of your tenants and employees actually drive EVs. Office buildings tend to need a higher ratio than retail, because the same drivers come back every working day rather than rotating through.

Quick sizing reference:

Car park size	Suggested first phase	Notes
Up to 100 bays	2–3 chargers	Start small, monitor app usage data
100–300 bays	3–8 chargers	Adjust for actual EV count among tenants
300–600 bays	8–15 chargers	Phase the rollout across floors/zones
600+ bays	15+ chargers	Multi-phase plan with expansion-ready wiring

You don't have to wire the whole car park at once. The smarter approach is to install a first phase sized to current EV demand, on infrastructure that's ready to expand. EvGuru's chargers are OCPP-compliant, so you're never locked into one hardware brand or one software provider as you scale up.

Crucially, you usually don't need to upgrade your building's electrical infrastructure to start. EvGuru uses smart load management so multiple chargers share available power without overloading the supply — the system throttles charging when the building's other loads peak, then ramps back up. We confirm what your supply can take during the site assessment.

How tenant and employee billing works — you don't touch it

This is the part building owners worry about most, and it's the part that's genuinely easy. You do not chase payments, read meters, or handle cash.

The billing flow, step by step:

Step	Who does it	What happens
1. Download the EvGuru app	Driver	Each user has their own account
2. Start / stop / monitor charging	Driver	Full control from the app at any charger on your site
3. Pay through the app	Driver	Charging fee collected automatically
4. Revenue payout	EvGuru → You	We collect the fees and remit the revenue to you, the site owner

Because the system is app-based and cloud-managed, you also get the things a manual setup can never give you:

Feature	What it means for you
Real-time dashboard	Live visibility of usage and revenue across every charger
Tiered pricing	Discounted rate for your own employees via app login, standard rate for visitors
No cash handling	Your facilities team never touches billing

The short version: Your drivers use the EvGuru app to charge and pay. We collect and remit the revenue to you. Your facilities team doesn't become an electricity retailer overnight — the software does that job.

Three ways to own it: profit-share, lease, or buy outright

There's no single "right" commercial model — it depends on whether you'd rather avoid upfront cost or maximise long-term return. EvGuru offers three:

Plan	How it works	Upfront cost	Revenue to you	Best if you…
Profit sharing	EvGuru and the site owner share charging revenue under an agreed split	Low	Shared split	Want charging with minimal capital outlay
Leasing	You lease the equipment and system for a fixed periodic fee	Low–medium	Yours, minus lease fee	Prefer predictable operating costs
Purchase outright	You buy and fully own the chargers	Full capital	100% yours	Want full ownership and maximum long-term return

We'll talk through which model fits your building's car-park size, tenant mix, and appetite for upfront investment, and tailor the commercial terms to your situation.

The EVCS licence and compliance — EvGuru handles it

If your chargers are accessible to the public or used commercially — which workplace and tenant charging generally is — they require an EVCS licence from Suruhanjaya Tenaga (the Energy Commission) under the Electricity Supply Act 1990. This applies whether you charge users or offer it free.

Compliance at a glance:

Requirement	Detail	Who handles it
EVCS licence	Required from Suruhanjaya Tenaga for commercial/public charging	EvGuru applies on your behalf
Governing law	Electricity Supply Act 1990	—
Technical guideline	ST Guidelines on EV Charging System GP/ST/No. 54/2025	All EvGuru installs comply
Applies even if charging is free?	Yes	—

Why this matters: An unlicensed commercial charging setup is a regulatory exposure for the building owner, not just the installer. Using a company that does the EVCS licensing as part of the project is what keeps the liability off your desk. That's a core part of what "end-to-end" means for us.

What does it cost?

Honestly, commercial pricing depends heavily on the site — and any installer who quotes one price without seeing your site is guessing.

What drives the price:

Cost factor	Why it matters
Car park layout	Affects cabling routes and civil works
Distance from the electrical room	Longer cable runs cost more
Number of chargers	Hardware and installation scale
Existing electrical capacity	Determines whether load management alone is enough

What we can tell you: EvGuru's pricing is highly competitive and the build quality is high — our products and practices meet EU, UK, and US standards. The only way to get an accurate number is a site assessment, after which you get a clear, itemised quote with no hidden costs.

Get a site assessment for your office building. Tell us your building, your car park size, and how many EV drivers you have. We'll assess the site, recommend the right number of 22kW AC chargers, and propose the ownership model that fits.

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Why office building owners choose EvGuru

#	Reason	What it means
1	We sell, install, and run the billing	One company for hardware, install, app, and revenue payout
2	ST-certified + EVCS licensing handled	Energy Commission paperwork stays off your facilities team
3	OCPP-compliant, never locked in	Mix charger brands, switch backend software, scale freely
4	Flexible commercial models	Profit-share, lease, or buy outright — structured around your building
5	2,000+ installations since 2021	We've solved the site-specific issues offices throw up
6	Multi-location capability	Portfolio of buildings? One coordinated rollout plan

Frequently asked questions

What kind of EV charger does an office building need? Almost always 22kW AC. Office employees park for the full working day, so the car has hours to charge — there's no need for expensive DC fast charging. A 22kW AC charger covers every EV on the market, since most EVs charge at 11kW three-phase, at a fraction of the cost and electrical demand of DC.

How many EV chargers does my office building need? A practical starting ratio is one charger per 30–50 parking bays, adjusted for how many of your tenants and employees drive EVs. Offices usually need a higher ratio than retail because the same drivers return every working day. You can start with a first phase and expand as demand grows.

How do tenants and employees pay for charging? Drivers download the EvGuru app, use it to control charging at your site's chargers, and pay through the app. EvGuru collects the fees and pays the revenue out to the site or charger owner. You don't read meters or chase payments — and you can set different rates for employees versus visitors.

Can my office building earn revenue from EV charging? Yes. You set the charging rate, and EvGuru collects and remits the revenue to you. You can choose a profit-sharing arrangement with EvGuru, lease the equipment, or buy the chargers outright and keep all the revenue.

What are the ownership and payment plans available? Three: profit sharing (EvGuru and the site owner share the revenue, with lower upfront cost), leasing (you lease the equipment for a periodic fee), or purchase outright (you own the chargers and keep all revenue). The right choice depends on whether you prefer minimal upfront cost or maximum long-term return.

Do commercial EV chargers at an office need an EVCS licence? Yes. If the chargers are accessible to the public or used commercially, they require an EVCS licence from Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission) under the Electricity Supply Act 1990 — whether or not you charge users. EvGuru handles the EVCS licence application and ensures the installation meets the GP/ST/No. 54/2025 requirements.

Do I need to upgrade my building's electrical infrastructure? Often not, at least to start. EvGuru uses smart load management so multiple chargers share available power without overloading your supply. If you later want many high-power chargers, an upgrade may be needed — we assess your supply during the site visit and recommend the most cost-effective approach.

How much does it cost to install EV charging at an office building in Malaysia? It depends on the site — car park layout, distance from the electrical room, number of chargers, and your existing electrical capacity — so there's no single price. EvGuru's pricing is highly competitive and the build quality meets EU, UK, and US standards. We provide a clear, itemised quote after a site assessment, with no hidden costs.

Am I locked into EvGuru's hardware or software? No. EvGuru's chargers are OCPP-compliant, the global standard that lets chargers from different manufacturers work with any charging management system. You can mix charger brands, switch backend software, and scale up without replacing hardware.

Who maintains the chargers after installation? EvGuru provides ongoing maintenance for commercial installations, with cloud monitoring that detects faults in real time plus remote diagnostics and on-site support. Most office buildings opt for an annual maintenance package, so your facilities team doesn't need in-house EV charging expertise.

Ready to add EV charging to your office building? One conversation. A site assessment. The right number of 22kW AC chargers, app-based billing handled for you, and a commercial model that fits — profit-share, lease, or outright.

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