DC EV Charger Malaysia

• Shell Recharge launches its largest EV charging hub in Genting – DC rate at RM2.80/kWh, AC RM1.30/kWh

  In Local News / By Gerard Lye / 10 July 2024 7:26 pm / 5 comments

  

  Shell Recharge has launched its largest electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Malaysia located at the highest point of Resorts World Genting. The new EV charging hub signifies Shell Recharge’s successful strategic alliance with Porsche Malaysia and Genting Malaysia as it strives to become a key provider of e-mobility connectivity solutions in the country as well as across borders.

  The Genting high-performance charging (HPC) hub was first announced last December and its launch was also accompanied by another achievement, as it has been certified by The Malaysia Book of Records as the highest altitude EV charging hub in the country at 1,865 metres above sea level.

  “The completion of this record-breaking Shell Recharge HPC hub located at one of the highest altitudes in Malaysia represents a significant feat in our efforts to build EV charging connectivity in this country. Two years ago, we launched our first Shell Recharge HPC charging point in Tangkak, Johor which was followed closely by the announcement of the completion of seven HPC charging locations along the North-South highway eight months later,” said Seow Lee Ming, general manager of Shell Mobility, Malaysia.

  “This latest milestone further cements our commitment in expanding our innovative e-mobility solutions nationwide, while providing assured speed, range and connectivity for EV drivers,” she continued, adding the more HPC hubs will be launched along the East Coast Expressway very soon to further expand Shell Recharge’s network.

  

  

  As promised by Shell Recharge, the Genting HPC hub features 10 bays, with four of them being served by a pair of DC fast chargers (each with two CCS2 charging guns) than can deliver up to 360 kW of charging capacity. Meanwhile, three AC chargers (each with two Type 2 charging guns) rated at 22 kW each serve the remaining six bays.

  In terms of operation, each DC fast charger can deliver up to 360 kW when only one EV is plugged in, but the output is split to 270 kW and 90 kW when there are two EVs charging at the same time.

  Pricing for the 360 kW DC fast chargers at the Genting HPC hub is RM2.80 per kWh, and users are afforded 15 minutes of idling time when their EV is fully charged at no charge. Following this, RM10 is charged for every 15 minutes thereafter, with the maximum charge per session being RM400. There is also a confirmation fee of RM10, which is waived if the bay is claimed within 10 minutes.

  Should you purchase the ParkEasy Plus credit bundle, you’ll enjoy 15% off the charging rate, so it becomes RM2.35 per kWh. A larger discount of 40% is given to Shell Recharge Gold members, which not only reduces the rate to RM1.65 per kWh, but also lowers the idle time charge (after the first 15 minutes which isn’t charged) to RM6 per 15-minute block of time.

  Porsche Taycan owners get an exclusive and complimentary three-year Shell Recharge Platinum membership, enabling them to use the 360 kW DC fast chargers at a rate of just RM0.80 per kWh. This tier of membership also further lowers the aforementioned idle time charge to RM5 per 15-minute block of time.

  

  

  Gold and Platinum members also enjoy a longer reservation time of 60 minutes before they are charged the confirmation fee, which is lowered to RM5 for the Platinum tier. There two tiers come with an annual quote of 350 kWh.

  For the 22 kW AC chargers, a standard rate of RM1.30 per kWh applies to all, along with a RM8 confirmation fee (waived if bay is claimed within 10 minutes) and idling fee of RM2 every 30 minutes after the first 15 minutes that is not charged.

  We should point out the cost of using the chargers at the Genting HPC hub is generally higher than other Shell Recharge Destination and HPC sites. Here’s a simplified view for you to draw comparisons.

  Shell Recharge Destination sites with 22 kW AC chargers

  • Confirmation fee (waived if bay is claimed within 10 minutes): RM5
  • Charging rate (per kWh): RM1
  • First 15 minutes of idling: RM0
  • Every 30 minutes thereafter: RM1

  Shell Recharge HPC sites with 120 kW and/or 180 kW DC chargers

  • Confirmation fee (waived if bay is claimed within 10 minutes): RM5 (public/standard, ParkEasy Plus, Gold); RM2.50 (Platinum)
  • Charging rate (per kWh): RM2.20 (public/standard); RM1.85 (ParkEasy Plus); RM1.30 (Gold); RM0.80 (Platinum)
  • First 15 minutes of idling: RM0
  • Every 15 minutes thereafter: RM8 (public/standard, ParkEasy Plus); RM4.80 (Gold); RM4 (Platinum)
  • Maximum charge per session: RM200
  • Reservation time: 10 minutes (public/standard, ParkEasy Plus); 60 minutes (Gold, Platinum)
  • Annual quota: 350 kWh (Gold, Platinum)

  

  Shell Recharge HPC sites with 60 kW DC chargers

  • Confirmation fee (waived if bay is claimed within 10 minutes): RM5 (public/standard, ParkEasy Plus, Gold); RM2.50 (Platinum)
  • Charging rate (per kWh): RM1.50 (public/standard); RM1.25 (ParkEasy Plus); RM0.90 (Gold); RM0.80 (Platinum)
  • First 15 minutes of idling: RM0
  • Every 15 minutes thereafter: RM8 (public/standard, ParkEasy Plus); RM4.80 (Gold); RM4 (Platinum)
  • Maximum charge per session: RM200
  • Reservation time: 10 minutes (public/standard, ParkEasy Plus); 60 minutes (Gold, Platinum)
  • Annual quota: 350 kWh (Gold, Platinum)

  Current users of the Shell Recharge network will notice a change to the reservation fee, which is waived if the charging bay is claimed within 10 minutes of a booking. This is a change to the reservation feature that was also announced at the launch and will be live come July 15, 2024.

  Another announcement made is an exclusive ParkEasy promotion whereby users who top up a minimum of 100 ParkEasy credits between July 15 and August 15 this year will get RM30 worth of Shell vouchers (terms and conditions apply).

  Prior to the launch, a convoy of Taycan models made their way up to Resorts World Genting for a demonstration of the high-speed chargers. “Our first all-electric sports car has been the game changer since it was first introduced in 2019. Now, we are delighted to surge ahead once again with Shell Malaysia and Genting Malaysia, enabling 360 kW high-power charging for the first time in the country,” said Christopher Hunter, CEO of Sime Darby Auto Performance, representing Porsche Malaysia.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Gentari switches to per-kWh EV charger pricing – from RM1.30 per kWh for DC, 90 sen per kWh for AC

  In Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 2 July 2024 6:56 pm / 1 comment

  

  Gentari was one of the few holdouts still using per-minute pricing for at least some of its electric vehicle chargers. As of today, however, Petronas’ sustainable energy subsidiary has finally followed much of the industry in switching its entire network to per-kWh pricing.

  It’s unclear why the transition took such a long time, given that the company’s first per-kWh chargers at X Park Sunway Serene began operations as early as November 2022. However, it likely has something to do with the fact that per-kWh charging requires an Electric Vehicle Charging System (EVCS) licence to be issued by the Energy Commission (EC).

  A quick perusal of charging prices on the Gentari Go app revealed that the network’s pricing structure remains largely similar to what was applied in April 2023, with a couple of changes. Firstly, there’s now a separate pricing tier for 11 and 22 kW AC chargers of RM1.05 per kWh, up from 90 sen per kWh previously (this still applies for the 7 kW chargers).

  

  Secondly, Gentari no longer operates the 350 kW DC fast chargers at X Park Sunway Serene at the maximum rate –these are now capped at 175 kW and are priced at the same RM1.50 per kWh as other DC chargers. As such, the pricing structure is now as follows:

  • AC 7kW – RM0.90/kWh
  • AC 11kW/22kW – RM1.05/kWh
  • DC up to 30kW – RM1.30/kWh
  • DC 50kW-180kW – RM1.50/kWh

  However, Gentari still charges per-minute pricing at The Exchange TRX, where its 22 kW AC chargers are priced at 25 sen per minute.

   

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• Kineta, ChargEV sign MoU to further develop Malaysia EV charging network, bid for large ASEAN tenders

  In Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 24 May 2024 4:04 pm / 1 comment

  

  Electric vehicle charging solutions provider Kineta has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ChargEV to further enhance and expand the electric charging network in Malaysia. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Sime Darby Berhad said the strategic partnership is in line with its goal of providing “the most comprehensive EV charging solutions and EV charging network” to customers and business partners.

  In addition, the deal will enable the two entities to jointly bid for selected large tenders in Malaysia and the region. Kineta says it has one of the largest Energy Commission (ST)-certified teams, with 40 electrical engineers ensuring safety and regulatory compliance of all installations, as well as fully-fledged in-house customer service, after-sales, technical support and warranty teams.

  

  

  Meanwhile, ChargEV is a leading charging network provider in Malaysia and Singapore, and it also helps businesses electrify their sites and onboard them to its network.

  “With our combined forces, we can certainly accelerate the government’s aspirations to have 10,000 chargers within the next few years,” said Kineta managing director Sunny Lee. “We believe this partnership represents a major milestone in our EV industry, merging ChargEV’s extensive charging infrastructure network between Malaysia and Singapore and KINETA’s total EV charging solutions to ease the transition to electric vehicles for all drivers.”

  

  ChargEV managing director Seng Teong Chua added: “Battery Electric Vehicles only made up 1.45% of new car sales in 2023, but as demand for fully electric vehicles grows, so will the demand for easily accessible, reliable, and seamless charging infrastructure. With KINETA’s solid track record in delivering high-quality installation, customer-centricity, and an innovative approach to product development, we believe this is just the start of an electrifying partnership.”

  The two companies say they are committed to supporting the country’s aspirations of having a 15% EV market share by 2030, aligning with the government’s Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint and the National Transition Roadmap. Kineta recently debuted a new one-stop Kineta Charge app, so perhaps the partnership means the ChargEV network will now be integrated into this app.

   

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• Tesla V4 Supercharger hardware now in Malaysia at IOI City Mall, IOI Mall Puchong, DC charging up to 250 kW

  In Cars, Local News, Tesla Motors / By Paul Tan / 2 May 2024 6:06 pm / 0 comment

  

  Tesla has started to deploy its V4 Supercharger hardware in Malaysia and the first two sites to use them are IOI City Mall (Level P1 East Pillar F1) and IOI Mall Puchong (Level B1 near ladies parking).

  These V4 Superchargers are configured to provide a maximum charge rate of 250 kW, which is the same as the V3 installations in Malaysia. The main difference to an end user would be the longer cable offered, allowing you a bit more flexibility with parking your car.

  Of course, they obviously look very different, going without the big “hole” in the middle that the V3 Supercharger designs have.

  Pricing is the same – RM1.25 per kWh for charging, and an idle fee of RM4 per minute when the Supercharger station is 100% occupied to prevent hogging.

  All Superchargers use 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.

  As of today, Tesla has opened 10 DC Supercharger sites (48 Superchargers) and 11 AC Destination Charging site (57 chargers) in Malaysia.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Schneider Electric Malaysia launches public EV chargers in PJ – 22 kW AC, 180 kW DC, RM1-1.60/kWh

  In Local News / By Mick Chan / 30 April 2024 4:37 pm / 0 comment

  

  Schneider Electric Malaysia has launched its DC fast charger for electric vehicles in Petaling Jaya on the premises of its headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Selangor today, at Plaza 33 located at the corner of Jalan Kemajuan and Jalan Semangat.

  The DC fast charging at this location is comprised of a Schneider Electric EVLink Pro DC 180 kW charger with two CCS2 combo charger guns, with dynamic load capability for charge load sharing when both charger guns are in use at the same time.

  This is joined by two 22 kW AC chargers, each with a Type 2 connector, for a total of four bays for vehicle charging at the premises. Pricing is RM1.60 per kWh for DC charging, and RM1.00 per kWh for AC charging. The idle fee for these charging bays is RM10 for every 30 minutes.

  

  

  Launched in conjunction with local EV charging point operator JusEV, Schneider Electric Malaysia has entered into an agreement with JusEV to install more than 100 EV chargers this year, of which 10% will be DC fast chargers, and these will be located in both private and commercial buildings, according to the company.

  Access to the public charging points will be via the JusEV mobile application, which is available from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Each charging point has its QR code which is to be scanned via the app, before charging commences.

  Alternatively, payment for charging at this location can also be made at a payment terminal located alongside the DC fast charger, which can take payment by Visa and MasterCard credit cards, Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay, and ShopeePay.

  

  

  

  These 100 EV chargers will be deployed across 30 EV charging hubs that will be opened this year, and these will be mainly concentrated in the states of Selangor and Johor, said JusEV managing director Jason Wong.

  “With almost 90% of EV charging anticipated in buildings, the launch of our first public EV charging hub, together with our partner JusEV represents a step towards the development of sustainable transportation infrastructure within Petaling Jaya. At Schneider Electric, we are committed to contributing to the decarbonisation efforts of Malaysia’s mobility sector,” said Schneider Electric Malaysia president Eugene Quah.

  “The collaboration between Schneider Electric and JusEV aligns with our commitment to staying ahead of the curve in meeting the evolving needs of our tenants and customers,” said Plaza 33 general manager Tan Kok Leong.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW Malaysia and Gentari launch EV charging station at The Exchange TRX – 13 AC chargers; RM0.25/min

  In BMW, Cars, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 30 April 2024 1:24 pm / 8 comments

  

  BMW Group Malaysia has partnered with Gentari (through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility) to launch a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station located at The Exchange TRX. Located in the basement carpark of the shopping mall, the station features 13 AC chargers that are capable of delivering up to 22 kW each.

  Of the 13 AC chargers available, five are located at the Premium Parking level while the remaining eight units can be found at Level B1. The chargers are accessible from 10am to 10pm daily and you’ll be charged by the time being plugged in at RM0.25 per minute.

  The growth in regard to Malaysia’s reception of electromobility, especially in the most populated areas of the country, has been thriving – and to this end it is more vital than ever to ensure robust EV charging infrastructure is in place to accommodate this heartening maturation,” said Benjamin Nagel, managing director of BMW Group Malaysia.

  

  

  “Through our partnership with Gentari, we are thrilled to be able to reaffirm our dedication towards advancing this need by establishing more cutting-edge charging technology in strategic urban locations to meet the evolving needs of our valued customers,” he added.

  “We are pleased to expand our continued collaboration with BMW Malaysia in supporting Malaysia’s energy transition journey. This effort underscores our commitment in advancing the growth of green mobility and energy transition within the nation. Having deployed over 335 EV charging points with over 100 DC fast chargers nationwide, Gentari proudly operates the largest DC charging network aimed at enhancing accessibility to low carbon transportation options across the country,” commented Shah Yang Razalli, deputy CEO of Gentari and CEO of Gentari Green Mobility.

  To date, BMW Group Malaysia has set up over 2,020 charging facilities through strategic partnerships with various EV charging providers in Malaysia. Additionally, over 100 BMW i and MINI charging facilities are also available at most authorised dealerships.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• ChargeSini launches EV charging station in Tamara Residence, Putrajaya – eight AC chargers, RM0.99/kWh

  In Local News / By Gerard Lye / 29 April 2024 9:16 am / 4 comments

  

  ChargeSini has launched its first residential electric vehicle (EV) charging station located in Tamara Residence, Putrajaya.

  The station is open to the public and features eight Sangitech AC chargers that can each deliver 22 kW. The chargers are spread across the condominium grounds to cater to each residence block, from Tower A to Tower D. The charging rate is based on energy consumed at RM0.99 per kWh.

  “As we continue to strive for sustainable mobility and a greener future, it brings me great joy to witness the expansion of charging facilities in Putrajaya. Our commitment to green mobility and environmental conservation underscores the importance of promoting renewable energy sources and fostering a sustainable community for generations to come.” stated Datuk Mohd Radzi bin Md Jidin, MP of Putrajaya.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  
  

   

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• 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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