our target of 600,000 units for 2023. This outstanding achievement brings the total to over 3.5 million smart meters across the Klang Valley, Melaka, Kedah, Johor, and Penang. DYNAMIC ENERGY SOLUTIONS TNB continues to encourage our customers to be engaged in our collective journey towards a sustainable energy future. We have stayed on course with our initiatives to elevate customer engagement and satisfaction, widened the use of rooftop solar panels nationwide and invested significant resources to boost the electrification of Malaysia’s transport sector. At TNB, our journey to empower customers and deliver exceptional services continues to evolve, reflecting our enduring commitment to create relevant value that are appreciated by our customers, who are slowly embracing a smarter and greener lifestyle. TNB is committed to enhancing customer experiences through innovativesolutions, engagement and value creation for all stakeholders. TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD Integrated Annual Report 2023 36 CEO’S STRATEGIC & OPERATIONAL REVIEW TNB remains at the forefront of the electrification of the transportation sector, which continues to grow at a rapid pace here in Malaysia and regionally. As of end-2023, the number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the road jumped to 10,159 units from 2,631 in 2022, while the total number of Direct Current (DC) fast EV charge points has increased to 503, bringing the total number of charge points to 2,288 as of April 2024. T o meet this growing demand, we have significantly expanded the TNB Electron charging network to 32 charge points at strategic locations across Peninsular Malaysia. These include PLUS/LPT2 highways, commercial buildings, and TNB Premises, providing greater convenience for EV owners. Beyond our borders, we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chargeplus (Charge+) to facilitate cross-border EV charge points across Malaysia and Singapore. This MOU forms the foundation to develop a seamless cross-border network of 30,000 charge points by 2030 spanning 5,000km of