VEP and Fuel Savings: The Best Routes for Singapore Cars in Malaysia

Two of the biggest perks of driving to Malaysia are the freedom to explore and the significant savings on fuel. But to truly maximize these benefits, you need a strategy. It starts with a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and continues with smart decisions on the road.

The route you take has a direct impact on your fuel consumption.

• Bypass City Jams: If Johor Bahru isn't your destination, avoid driving through the city center during peak hours. Use highways like the EDL to connect directly to the North-South Expressway. Stop-and-go traffic is a major fuel waster.
• Expressway vs. Federal Roads: For long-distance trips to places like KL or Penang, the North-South Expressway is your best bet. While it has tolls, the ability to maintain a constant, efficient speed will almost always use less fuel than the slower, stop-start nature of the old federal roads.
• Plan Your Pit Stops: Refuel at major petrol stations directly along the highway. Making long detours off your route just to find a specific station will burn through any potential savings.

How you drive is just as important as where you drive.

• Maintain a Steady Speed: Cruise control is your best friend on the highway. Constant acceleration and braking burns a lot of fuel.
• Keep Tyres Inflated: Underinflated tyres increase rolling resistance and make your engine work harder. Check your tyre pressure before any long trip.
• Lighten the Load: The heavier your car, the more fuel it uses. Don't carry unnecessary items on your road trip.

Our goal is to help you save time and money. While you focus on planning the most efficient route and practicing fuel-saving driving, we take care of the administrative burden.

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