DC EV Charger Malaysia

• ChargeSini, Charge+ ASEAN cross-border EV charging deal: ChargeSini users can access Singapore chargers

  In Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 8 April 2024 6:47 pm / 0 comment

  

  Cross-border electric vehicle charging will soon become a reality in Southeast Asia thanks to a roaming collaboration agreement between two charge point operators (CPO), Malaysia’s ChargeSini and Singapore’s Charge+. The partnership allows ChargeSini app users to access Charge+’s network of around 2,000 chargers across Singapore, Thailand and other ASEAN countries.

  This is on top of the 701 operational charging bays (122 DC fast chargers, 579 AC chargers) already operated by ChargeSini across 224 hubs in Peninsular and East Malaysia. The agreement is said to be in line with Charge+ goal of implementing a 5,000 km EV charging highway that spans Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, claimed to be the longest in the region.

  

  

  The deal is the latest in a series of roaming partnerships formed between Charge+ and several key players in the region, including the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Tenaga Nasional (TNB) and Indonesia’s Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). Charge+ says this will help address the issue of having to sign up with multiple charging apps by allowing users to access cross-border networks with just a single app.

  “This roaming collaboration aligns with our mission to catalyse the proliferation of electric mobility in Southeast Asia, said Charge+ CEO Goh Chee Kiong. “The extension of our charging network through roaming will dispel the misperception that EVs are not suitable for long-distance, cross-border travel. We believe in creating a seamless access to more charging points, thereby contributing to the growth in the adoption of electric vehicles in the region.”

  ChargeSini CEO James Goh added: “I am both proud and ecstatic that Charge+ has chosen to partner with ChargeSini. Together, we can now connect more EV owners and users together through both our networks, thus allowing them to undertake stress-free cross-border travels with their EVs. Moreover, I am elated that users from both sides can now easily access any of our chargers through our existing apps too.”

   

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• Tesla Supercharger now in Penang at Sunway Carnival, Seberang Perai – 4 DC chargers, RM1.25/kWh

  In Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Tesla Motors / By Jonathan Lee / 4 April 2024 6:38 pm / 4 comments

  

  The number of Tesla Supercharger stations in Malaysia has now grown to eight with the opening of a new location in Sunway Carnival, Seberang Perai in Penang. The mall on the mainland side joins the 12 Destination Chargers located at The Ship Campus in Batu Kawan and All Seasons Place on the island in George Town.

  The facility features four V3 DC fast chargers, bringing the total amount of Superchargers in Malaysia to 40, while the Destination Chargers now stand at 61 chargers in ten locations. The outdoor car park the Superchargers are located in is open 24 hours a day and costs RM5 per hour to park from 9am to 2am.

  As with other Superchargers, it costs RM1.25 per kWh to plug up your Tesla there, with an idle fee of RM4 per minute when the Supercharger station is 100% occupied to prevent hogging. All Superchargers and Destination Chargers – the latter being free to use until further notice – operate using Tesla’s seamless “plug-in, charge and go” system, meaning that users simply have to input their payment method into their Tesla app; charging will commence automatically once they plug up a charger to their car.

  The Sunway Carnival Supercharger station is the first of five new charging locations coming to Malaysia in the second quarter of the year. The others will be a Supercharger in Kuantan, as well as two charging stations in Kuala Lumpur and one in Putrajaya.

   

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• Tesla Supercharger network in Malaysia – required 30% for use by other brand EVs only from 2025

  In Local News, Tesla Motors / By Anthony Lim / 21 March 2024 11:53 am / 6 comments

  

  Tesla Malaysia’s launch of its seventh Supercharging station at Gamuda Cove yesterday has brought the total number of Superchargers in the country to 36. This has brought about the question of when its DC chargers will be accessible to other EVs, as outlined by requirements listed under the BEV Global Leaders programme.

  One of the requirements for Tesla’s AP exemption when its approval was secured under the programme last year was that it has to install at least 50 units of DC fast chargers with a minimum charging power of 180 kW, with at least 30% (of 15 units) of these being open to the public and for use by EVs from other brands.

  The 14 units left to go for the initial requirements to be fulfilled means that the 30% requirement will apply soon enough, with the anticipation being that the network will be opened to non-Tesla users in the near future. Unfortunately, this won’t happen anytime soon, or even this year, for that matter.

  This is because the requirements asked of Tesla need only to be executed within three years of it securing its BEV Global Leaders approval, and so there is no need for it to make its charging network accessible beyond vehicles from the brand until required.

  

  However, word is that the 15 chargers in the network as determined by the requirements will be opened to non-Tesla users sometime in 2025, which is next year. This was indicated during the launch of the Gamuda Cove site, when we asked about it.

  We were also told that this timeframe would give the company enough time to prepare the defined chargers in the network in order to accomodate charging of other EVs (handshake protocols, payments etc), which the network is presently not ready for. At present, the Supercharging rate for Tesla users is at RM1.25 per kWh, with an idle fee of RM4 per minute when the Supercharging station is 100% occupied, to prevent hogging.

  The company has announced that more chargers are due to be operational this year, with five locations set to come about in the second quarter, in Kuantan, Prai in Penang, Putrajaya and two undisclosed locations in Kuala Lumpur. The first two (Kuantan and Prai) are set to feature Superchargers, complemented by destination chargers.

   

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• Tesla Superchargers in Malaysia – 5 new locations in KL, Putrajaya, Penang and Kuantan, from Q2 2024

  In Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Tesla Motors / By Jonathan Lee / 20 March 2024 1:51 pm / 0 comment

  

  During today’s launch of Tesla’s new Supercharger station in Gamuda Cove – the largest in Southeast Asia – the company also outlined its plan to further expand its network of electric vehicle chargers in Malaysia. There are a total of five DC Supercharger and AC Destination Charger stations that will be opened starting in the second quarter of this year.

  These include two new locations in Kuala Lumpur, one in Putrajaya, one in Seberang Perai in Penang and one in Kuantan. Tesla did not specify which ones will be Superchargers, but a source has confirmed that those in Perai and Kuantan will (naturally) be the DC fast chargers.

  

  Currently, Tesla’s charging network consists of seven Supercharger stations (with 36 chargers) and nine Destination Chargers (with 55 chargers). All of them operate using Tesla’s seamless “plug-in, charge and go” system, meaning that users simply have to input their payment method into their Tesla app; charging will commence automatically once they plug up a charger to their car.

  Charging at a Supercharger costs RM1.25 per kWh, with an idle fee of RM4 per minute when the Supercharging station is 100% occupied, to prevent hogging. Meanwhile, the destination chargers are free to use for Tesla owners, until further notice.

   

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• Tesla Supercharger station at Gamuda Cove – six SC and 18 destination chargers, largest in Southeast Asia

  In Local News, Tesla Motors / By Anthony Lim / 20 March 2024 12:48 pm / 6 comments

  

  Tesla Malaysia has announced the opening of its latest Supercharging station at Gamuda Cove, the site being officially launched today. Present at the launch event was the Raja Muda Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and minister of investment, trade and industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

  Located at the car park area at Discovery Park, Persiaran Cove Central, the site is home to six Superchargers and 18 Destination Chargers, making for what the company says is the largest Supercharging station in Southeast Asia.

  The Gamuda Cove site is accessible throughout the day, and there are no parking charges on location. The Supercharging rates are as usual, at RM1.25 per kWh, with an idle fee of RM4 per minute when the Supercharging station is 100% occupied, to prevent hogging. Meanwhile, the destination chargers are free to use for Tesla owners, until further notice.

  Also highlighted during the launch of the Gamuda Cove site was the company’s seamless charging experience, which with the Tesla app allows Supercharging payments to be automatically processed via the payment method in the app. Once determined, users simply “plug-in, charge and go,” with payment being processed automatically, allowing for ease of charging without hassle.

  

  

  The company said that the collaboration with Gamuda Land represents a step forward in enhancing accessibility and convenience of charging EVs in the area.

  With the addition of the Gamuda Cove site, the Tesla charging network in Malaysia now consists of seven Supercharging stations – offering a total of 36 Superchargers – and nine destination charging locations, the latter with a total of 55 chargers.

  During the launch, it was also announced that more chargers are due to be operational in the second quarter. The company revealed five locations, this being Kuantan, Prai in Penang, Putrajaya and two as-yet-unnamed locations in Kuala Lumpur. The first two (Kuantan and Prai) are set to feature Superchargers, complemented by destination chargers.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• DC Handal – new CPO in Malaysia, no app needed!

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Videos / By Hafriz Shah / 26 January 2024 4:02 pm / 3 comments

  If you drive an electric vehicle in Malaysia, quick, how many apps do you regularly use just to charge your EV? Me, I use six on a regular basis, but have no less than 15 charging-related apps installed on my phone to cover all bases. No matter how you look at it, that’s just way, way too many.

  It’s a good thing then that DC Handal, one of the newest charge point operators (CPO) in Malaysia runs an open payment system – no apps necessary, just tap your credit/debit card. It’s by far my preferred payment option to charge an EV. No need to faff about looking for the correct app to use or worse still, having to check if I have enough credit loaded up in the app’s own eWallet.

  In just a short few months, DC Handal, in partnership with Auto Bavaria, the premier BMW dealership in Malaysia, has installed 45 DC charging points across 13 locations within the Klang Valley, Penang, Johor and Melaka. And yes, they deal exclusively with DC chargers – no cheaper, less useful AC chargers just to pad up its numbers here.

  Anyway, what do you think of DC Handal’s open payment system here in Malaysia, and have you tried one yet? Comment below.

  GALLERY: Auto Bavaria x DC Handal charging hub at Bamboo Hills, KL

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW i EV charging station opened at Island 88 in Penang – one 60 kW DC, three 7.4 kW AC chargers

  In BMW, Local News / By Mick Chan / 9 January 2024 6:40 pm / 4 comments

  

  The latest BMW i EV charging station has been launched in Penang in conjunction with Tian Siang Premium Auto at the Island 88 shopping centre in Georgetown, Penang where a total of four charging outlets have been installed at the sub-basement level of the retail centre’s parking space.

  Operated by charge point operator EV Connection (EVC), these are comprised of one 60 kW DC fast charging point and three 7.4 kW AC charging points, and pricing for the DC charging point is RM1.20 per minute for the CCS2 connector or RM6 per hour with the Type 2 connector, while each of the three AC charging points are priced at RM4 per hour, according to the JomCharge mobile app.

  

  At time of writing, the Island 88 charging location is listed on the JomCharge mobile app by the mall’s old name, Island Plaza. Click on the navigation button (the orange square with the arrow) for this location, such as with Google Maps, and this will send directions to the location with the updated name that is Island 88.

  “By installing EV charging stations, we are not only supporting the growing adoption of electric vehicles, but also demonstrating our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and creating a more sustainable future for our community,” said Island 88 managing director Philip Law.

   

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• Perlis’ first DC fast charger now online at Starbucks Kangar Jaya – 40 km from Padang Besar; RM1.20/kWh

  In Local News / By Gerard Lye / 27 December 2023 9:37 am / 2 comments

  

  Perlis’ first public DC fast charger is now operational at Starbucks Kangar Jaya. This is according to Azlan Mahmud, a member of the Malaysian Electric Vehicle Owners Club (MyEVOC), who added that the charging station is now live on the chargEV app and available to use for a fee of RM1.20 per kWh.

  Set up by Yinson GreenTech (YGT), the DC fast charger has a maximum output of 60 kW and two CCS2-type charging guns. The charger’s location is about 40 km from the Malaysian-Thai border checkpoint at Padang Besar, which makes it more convenient for electric vehicle (EV) owners looking to get a charge in before crossing into Thailand.

  This also means that EV owners travelling north towards Thailand no longer need to rely on DC fast chargers located in Alor Setar and Sungai Petani in Kedah. Another DC fast charger set to be operational that is close to the Padang Besar checkpoint will be at Starbucks Changlun, which is in Kedah and is also about 40 km from the border town. We should expect these DC fast chargers to be available on the Setel and JomCharge apps too, as per the cross-access charging agreement between chargeEV, Gentari and JomCharge.

   

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• Tesla Supercharging Station at Freeport A’Famosa Outlet Melaka now open – 20 DC chargers in M’sia now

  In Local News, Tesla Motors / By Danny Tan / 17 November 2023 11:25 am / 3 comments

  

  Tesla Malaysia has officially announced the opening of the Tesla Supercharging station at Freeport A’Famosa Outlet. The new charging site in Melaka ‘enables seamless and fast charging cross-country road trips for Tesla owners in both Malaysia and Singapore,’ the company says. Yup, this location is for Tesla charging only.

  The latest Tesla V3 Supercharging station at Freeport A’Famosa Outlet includes four Superchargers and one Destination Charger. This is the fourth station in Malaysia’s Supercharging network, and there’s now a total of 20 Superchargers in the country. The Destination Charger is free to use for Tesla vehicle owners.

  Previously opened Supercharging stations are at Tesla’s Cyberjaya HQ, Pavilion KL, Iskandar Puteri (Johor) and Sunway Pyramid. The new Pavilion Damansara Heights mall has Destination Chargers.

  

  

  Tesla says that leveraging V3 Supercharging with a peak efficiency of 250 kW, a Model 3 can gain up to 282 km of range in just 15 minutes of charging.

  Speaking of charging Teslas, it recently surfaced that the Tesla Wall Connector home charger can only be used to charge Teslas, and using it to charge other EVs will void the warranty. The Tesla Wall Connector is valued at RM2,880 and was offered for free with Tesla orders made before October 31, although customers would still need to pay the installation costs of RM2,200.

  Click on the links to find out more about the other Tesla charging sites. Some are open to all EVs, while some are reserved for Teslas, like this latest one in Melaka. Full details on the Model 3 ‘Highland’ facelift here.

   

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• smart Malaysia expands DC charging network – 120 kw charger in Penang, 60 kw units in Ipoh and Glenmarie

  In Local News, smart / By Anthony Lim / 6 November 2023 10:35 am / 0 comment

  

  smart Penang DC charger.

  Following the introduction of its 100 kW DC fast charging station at the Proton Centre of Excellence last month, smart Malaysia has announced the addition of three DC fast charging stations at smart dealerships across the country.

  Two are 60 kW units, and they are located at smart Glenmarie (EON) and smart Ipoh (GB Auto). The third DC charger is a 120 kW unit at smart Penang (Eleganz Lifestyle). Located just five minutes away from Georgetown, the charging point ensures easy accessibility for those seeking a rapid recharge for their EV.

  The company said it will continue to expand its DC charging network, with four more locations set to be introduced in the near future. Next to go online will be the 50 kW DC charger at smart Alor Setar (Lee Motors).

  

  

  smart Glenmarie and smart Ipoh DC chargers.

  Additionally, smart Setia Alam (Wheelcorp EV), smart Johor Bahru (Motor Future) and smart Melaka (Sigma Energy EV) are all set to welcome new DC charging stations with capacities of 60 kW and 120 kW, all by the year’s end. As is the case with the unit at Proton COE, the chargers at these locations will be accessible to all EV users, regardless of brand.

  smart #1 users will be able to access real-time charging point information, including availability status, of these and other public chargers through the Hello smart app. The company added that currently, 70% of public charging points are already integrated into the app, and in the near future, users will also have the ability to make payments through it.

   

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• Proton and Gentari launch 100 kW DC charger at COE

  In Local News, Proton / By Anthony Lim / 30 October 2023 1:11 pm / 0 comment

  

  In anticipation of the upcoming launch of the smart #1 EV this quarter, Proton – in collaboration with Gentari – has announced the introduction of a 100 kW DC fast charger at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) headquarters along the Kesas highway.

  The national automaker said that the DC charger, which is located at the customer parking area of the Proton Crystal showroom, is open for use to all EV users, regardless of brand.

  “With our imminent entry into Malaysia’s EV market via smart Malaysia just around the corner, the time is right for Proton to take another step into this rapidly growing segment. We are grateful to have a dynamic partner like Gentari, which has installed the first on-site DC charger at our headquarters, and we look forward to more of such collaborations in the future within our dealer network,” said Proton deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah.

  The development comes following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Gentari and Proton’s new energy subsidiary Pro-Net in October last year, in which initial plans would see Pro-Net providing locations and power facilities for DC chargers, while Gentari would be responsible for charging infrastructure and operation solutions.

  According to Proton, five additional Gentari DC chargers are set to be installed by the end of 2023 as part of the first phase of the programme, with a target of twenty dealerships set to feature chargers. Additionally, four smart Malaysia dealers have also installed DC chargers from other providers ahead of the launch of the smart #1.

   

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• Tesla Supercharger set up at Freeport A’Famosa Outlet in Melaka – four V3 250 kW units; Tesla charging only

  In Local News, Tesla Motors / By Gerard Lye / 23 October 2023 6:17 pm / 6 comments

  

  More Tesla Supercharger locations are sprouting up in Malaysia, with the latest being sighted at the Freeport A’Famosa Outlet in Melaka. Located on the parking grounds of the shopping mall, the site will have four V3 units that are capable of offering up to 250 kW of DC fast charging each when completed.

  No word on how much it’ll cost to use these Superchargers, but as a reference, the rate at Iskandar Puteri and Pavilion KL locations is RM1.25 per kWh – there’s also a RM4 per minute idle fee. As we’ve seen at other Supercharger locations (including at Sunway Pyramid), the bays are clearly marked “Tesla charging only.”

  Earlier this month, Tesla Malaysia officially launched its headquarters in Cyberjaya, which also serves as its head office, Experience Centre and service centre. The headquarters itself has eight Supercharger stations and 12 Wall Connector chargers, though these are limited to internal use for the time being.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• PLUS and Gentari launch modular DC fast charger with battery energy storage at Behrang lay-by northbound

  In Local News / By Anthony Lim / 18 October 2023 2:39 pm / 1 comment

  

  Plus Malaysia (PLUS) and Gentari have announced the introduction of a modular and portable electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station with a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Behrang lay-by (northbound) on the North-South expressway (NSE).

  According to the companies, the integrated charger for public use, which combines the use of solar panels and BESS, is the first of its kind to be set up in the country. More of these will eventually be set up, with the rollout to be conducted in phases into 2024, starting with three more lay-bys along PLUS highways.

  Aside from the Behrang northbound location, the proposed sites are Behrang lay-by (southbound), also in Perak, and Senawang lay-by (northbound and southbound) in Negeri Sembilan. Each site will offer DC charging of up to 200 kW, with two chargers and four connectors available per location.

  

  

  Three further locations are being proposed, these being at Ajil (northbound and southbound) and Perasing R&Rs, all on Lebuhraya Pantai Timur 2 (LPT2) in Terengganu. In addition, the alternating current (AC) charging points at existing Petronas petrol stations at PLUS’ R&Rs and lay-bys are being upgraded to DC fast charging (DCFC) points.

  Gentari said it will also develop new DCFC charging points at additional Petronas stations along PLUS highways and nearby locations, targeting full completion of these by 2024.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• DC Handal – six DC charging locations now online, no app needed, pay via card on site, RM1.50 per kWh

  In Local News / By Anthony Lim / 16 October 2023 6:26 pm / 4 comments

  

  New electric vehicle DC charge point operator DC Handal has announced that it has installed multiple chargers at six new locations, five of which are in the Klang Valley, opening up more fast charging options for EV owners.

  The locations of the six DC charging points and their capacities are:

  • Bamboo Hills, DUKE – Kempower / four connectors (200 kW)
  • Bangsar South, The Vertical GF (Lazada HQ) – Kempower / two connectors (100 kW)
  • Bangsar South, The Vertical B1 – Autel MaxiCharger / four connectors (two units of 47 kW)
  • Bangsar South, The Horizon B1 – Autel MaxiCharger / two connectors (30 kW)
  • UOA Business Park, Glenmarie – Kempower / four connectors (200 kW)
  • Choo Plaza, Georgetown, Penang – Autel MaxiCharger / two connectors (90 kW)

  No app is needed for access to the DC Handal charging network, with users able to pay for charging on-site via credit card. The rate listed on PlugShare is RM1.50 per kWh, and users should take note that parking charges also apply at some of these locations.

  

  

  

  Given the proximity to our office, the KemPower DC chargers at UOA Business Park, Glenmarie, were the first to be sighted last month as they were being installed. The Kempower units are the same brand of charger hardware used by Gentari in Bangi Golf Resort and Petronas KLIA, as well as by ChargEV in Berjaya Times Square.

  There is no mention of the Wisma MCA site in downtown KL, which appeared on PlugShare when we checked for sites with the DC Handal name last month. The particular site, which will have three Kempower units offering 150 kW of charging capacity, is still listed under “coming soon.”

  As noted earlier, the new CPO appears to be a subsidiary of Handal Indah, which is a bus provider in Johor. The company has previously expressed interest in green mobility, signing a MOU with Gentari to set up an EV bus charging network.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Tesla Supercharger in Sunway Pyramid – four units

  In Local News, Tesla Motors / By Mick Chan / 10 October 2023 1:11 pm / 8 comments

  

  Shortly after the opening of the Tesla Supercharger station in Iskandar Puteri, Johor comes the EV maker’s addition of a Supercharger location in Sunway Pyramid, with the four outlets situated after the main entrance of the shopping centre.

  Still cordoned off at the time of photography, the Supercharger station at Sunway Pyramid will be opening soon, according to signage at the latest charging location, though as with other Tesla Supercharger locations at present, all four bays at this Sunway Pyramid location will be available exclusively to users of Tesla EVs, as indicated by the ‘Tesla Charging Only’ markings on these four bays.

  Pricing for what appears to be Supercharger V3 units at the Sunway Pyramid location has yet to be announced, though current pricing for Supercharger use at the Iskandar Puteri location is RM1.25 per kWh, which is the same as the rate at Pavilion KL. The Iskandar Puteri and Pavilion KL locations also incur a RM4 per minute idle fee.

  

  

  Yesterday, we’ve also found what appears to be a row of Tesla Destination Chargers at the mall’s B1-level carpark that will complement the Tesla Experience Centre that will soon open at the just-opened Pavilion Damansara Heights shopping mall.

  The V3 iteration of the Tesla Supercharger provides up to 250 kW of charging output, which enabling an EV such as the Tesla Model Y Performance to regain up to 270 km of battery range in 15 minutes.

  Last week, Tesla Malaysia officially launched its headquarters in Cyberjaya, where it has eight Supercharger stations and 12 Wall Connector chargers, though these are limited to internal use for now.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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