After a slow start, Malaysia is making big gains in its electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Petronas Dagangan Berhad (PDB) has just announced it will install a number DC fast charging stations at its stations by the first half of 2022, thanks to a new partnership with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) and EV Connection (EVC) – the latter being the operator of the JomCharge network of charging stations.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see the national fuel retailer add the chargers to five of its stations along the entire North-South Expressway and part of the East-Coast Expressway during the pilot phase. Petronas says the partnership aims to address the issue of insufficient fast chargers in Malaysia, with the locations of said chargers helping to realise long-distance travel for EV drivers.
“Sustainability is at the core of everything we do and this strategic collaboration signifies another major stride in our efforts to provide cleaner energy in enriching lives for a sustainable future,” said Petronas vice president of marketing Ahmad Adly Alias.
“PDB has provided EV charging facilities at our stations since 2017 and one opportunity that we have identified is the demand for faster charging facilities during long distance travel, especially along major highways. Through this partnership, fast chargers will be available at strategic locations leveraging our wide network of Petronas stations, making customers’ life simpler and better. We view this investment in EV charging facilities a necessary step towards promoting the adoption of EVs in Malaysia,” he added.
Vice president of sales and marketing at MBM, Michael Jopp, confirmed that the company will introduce a range of new fully-electric EQ models in Malaysia next year. “2022 marks the beginning of our Mercedes-EQ model offensive strategy. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will be introducing a range of our premium all-electric models to define the future of mobility.
“This is in line with Mercedes-Benz’s global strategy to go all-electric by end of the decade where market conditions allow. Therefore, we are fully committed to invest in our local infrastructure together with PDB and EVC to encourage the EV adoption amongst the Malaysian drivers,” he said.
Managing director of EVC Ir Lee Yuen How added: “In support of the Malaysian government’s Budget 2022, EVC is delighted to foster this strategic partnership with PDB and MBM in expanding JomCharge DC fast charger network in the country. Given the clear policy from the Government, we believe that next year will be a tipping point for EV adoption in Malaysia. This tri-party partnership is a big step forward to support Malaysia in the transition to EVs as part of our Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB).”
Petronas is not the only fuel retailer to enter the EV charging space in Malaysia. Last month, Shell inked a partnership with BMW Group Malaysia, GreenTech Malaysia and Tenaga Nasional, building on an earlier collaboration with Porsche to install fast charging stations at six Shell stations – also along the North-South Expressway – by mid-2022.
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is this a real MOU or MARII style MOU?
can’t even list 1 item uder marii implemented effectively comprehensively… We don’t count Minum teh tarik and makan kuih lapis 8kali sehari. What happen to EV charging network nationwide and TNB carbon neutral plan…?
You mean this
https://paultan.org/2019/10/11/tenaga-nasional-plans-to-install-100-new-ev-charging-stations-by-year-end-with-greentech-malaysia/
And this
https://paultan.org/2021/10/05/socar-plans-50-ev-zones-in-malaysia-by-end-2022-tnb-partnership-to-prove-ev-ownership-costs-less-than-ice/
And this
https://paultan.org/2021/09/28/dhl-tenaga-nasional-partnership-set-to-introduce-pure-ev-delivery-vans-60-kw-fast-chargers-by-1h-2022/
Since this is Petronas with Merc, a championship winning partnership, for sure it will go thru and be another winner
To the architect and designer of these power station, please adapt the design to suit our hot tropical monsoon climate. Unlike the single pole design as per the photos (maybe in europe) here we need a proper shelter for the docking system to ensure it sustainability and longevity.
is charging kiosk designed like atap kampong?
Exactly or else rich people will not use it. Maybe can even attach Starbucks vending machine so can look cool while waiting for car to recharge.
Don’t forget Petros, although offering EV charging in Sarawak only.
Hol up, did they just said only 5 stations will get it along the entire NS expressway? What about installing more at major cities?
Those first five stations are only part of the pilot phase.
How practical? Everyone just line up for charging that easily per car take 20-30 mins? Wondering.
5 stations first while waiting for more adoption of EVs as the time goes by. It has to grow in tandem with usage. To balance out CAPEX and actual usage.