Tripartite agreement covers approximately 70% of EV charging points in Malaysia
Announced at Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2023, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 16 March 2023, this collaboration gives EV users the ability to locate a combined total of over 550 charging points across Malaysia. This represents more than two thirds of all available charging points in Malaysia, with Gentari operating over 150 charging points, chargEV operating close to 300, and JomCharge owning 100 charging points.
Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd has signed a tripartite roaming agreement with EV Connection Sdn Bhd and Yinson GreenTech (YGT) through its subsidiary, Green EV Charge Sdn Bhd, to enable cross-tracking and cross-access charging of electric vehicles (EV) on the Gentari (via Setel), JomCharge and chargEV mobile apps, in Malaysia.
“To accelerate EV adoption in Malaysia, it is essential to prioritise customer experience. Therefore, by June, users will have the added benefit of cross-access charging, giving them access to approximately 70% of all charging points in Malaysia,” Shah Yang Razalli, Gentari’s Chief Green Mobility Officer said.
“Our fingers are always on the pulse of consumers’ needs, and we are taking the initiative by coming together to make your life simpler. Via this tri-network partnership, we give greater range confidence to users when driving in Malaysia, as they can locate the entire charging network of the three service providers via Setel, JomCharge or chargEV,” Managing Director of EV Connection, Ir Lee Yuen How added.
Srinivas Tati, the Senior Vice President of Business Development for YGT, commented, “YGT is always committed to working with like-minded partners who share our vision of providing a better user experience and accelerating the adoption of EVs. This collaboration is a first step in the infrastructure collaboration with key industry players, that will lead to more opportunities and possibilities in the future.”
Since its introduction in June 2022, Gentari has made rapid progress in expanding its green mobility network. As of 16 March 2023, Gentari through its affiliated entities, has deployed more than 150 charging points across 35 locations in Malaysia and over 160 charging points in India. With a mission to become the Asia Pacific’s preferred green mobility solutions provider, Gentari aims to capture 10% market share (circa 25,000 charging points based on current estimates) across key markets in Asia Pacific by 2030. In the mid-term, Gentari aims to install 9,000 public charging points by 2026, with an anchored presence in both Malaysia and India.
Gentari is a clean energy soltions entity wholly owned by Malaysia’s PETRONAS, tasked to independently pursue and deliver integrated sustainable energy solutions, and to capture opportunities in the energy transition.
Gentari is a clean energy company focused on delivering the net zero solutions required to put cleaner energy into action today, to transform how we live tomorrow. Gentari offers lower carbon solutions through three initial core pillars – Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Green Mobility, forming a portfolio of solutions cutting across the electron value chain to help customers achieve net zero emissions. In the long term, Gentari aims to be a full suite net zero solutions provider, creating greater value, connecting businesses, and making the journey to net zero possible.
For more information on Gentari, please visit www.gentari.com
chargEV is Malaysia’s largest provider of electric vehicle charging, with over 400 charging stations currently operational and plans to grow that figure over the next few years – ultimately positioning Malaysia as a regional EV hub.
chargEV believes that the electrification of the automotive industry is a crucial measure in our global fight against climate change. Their mission is to provide modern, reliable, affordable and accessible charging infrastructure to all Malaysians to meet the country’s automotive electrification ambitions.
For more information on chargEV, please visit chargev.chargev.my
JomCharge’s goal is to promote greater Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) adoption by offering an fast and convenient charging network. This will fuel today’s EVs, as well as the rapid growth in EV models expected from many car companies between now and the early 2020s.
JomCharge’s mission is to be a catalyst for promoting Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) adoption by offering transformative, customer-centric infrastructure and energy management solutions.
For more information on chargEV, please visit www.jomcharge.com
