By Alvin Wong, CEO of Innovative Green Power Sdn. Bhd. We have been asked repeatedly since a TNB letter was disclosed to the public regarding whether single-phase homes in Malaysia can safely support 7 kW home EV chargers, and what…

By Alvin Wong, CEO of Innovative Green Power Sdn. Bhd. Did you know an incorrect EV charger installation can void both your warranty and your home insurance? Many homeowners don’t realize that EV chargers fall under regulated electrical equipment —…

By Alvin Wong, CEO of Innovative Green Power Sdn. Bhd. Your EV charger may be smart — but is your fire safety smarter? Modern EV chargers are built with protection layers, yet simple safety steps at home can make all…

By Alvin Wong, CEO of Innovative Green Power Sdn. Bhd. Living with an EV in a Condo: A Practical Charging Strategy (Nov 2025) I live in a condominium and don’t have a private charger. My reality is 99% public charging,…

By Alvin Wong, CEO of Innovative Green Power Sdn. Bhd. “It’s not just about fast charging — it’s about safe charging.” Behind every reliable EV setup lies one silent hero: proper earthing and earth leakage protection. Most homeowners overlook it,…

By Alvin Wong, CEO of Innovative Green Power Sdn. Bhd. Breaker tripped again? It might not be your charger’s fault. Behind every reliable EV charger lies the right protection — the MCB and RCCB. These two components quietly safeguard your…

By Alvin Wong, CEO of Innovative Green Power Sdn. Bhd. “Your wires are hot, you need to upgrade them…” they say. But is that really true? I hear this often on EV charger jobs. It sounds sensible—hotter wires, bigger cable,…

By Alvin Wong, CEO of Innovative Green Power Sdn. Bhd. As EV adoption grows in Malaysia, so do the myths about home charging. Many new EV owners get caught up in assumptions that don’t reflect how EV charging systems really…

By Alvin Wong, CEO of Innovative Green Power Sdn. Bhd. For 7 kW home EV chargers in Malaysia, one technical requirement appears consistently across guidelines, standards, and competent installations: A minimum 6 mm² copper supply cable is required. This is…