Kuala Lumpur, 29 May 2024 – Clean energy solutions provider
Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd is further expanding its
efforts to drive green mobility adoption via a new hassle-free, long-term electric vehicle (EV) leasing
solution for commercial fleet operators as part of its Vehicle-as-a-Service offerings. In a launch event
officiated by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz
today, Gentari announced its collaboration with eCommerce company Lazada to pilot the electrification of
its logistics operations with the introduction of 25 eBikes for its last-mile delivery.
“Malaysia
has one of the highest rates of vehicle ownership among East Asian countries, which significantly
contribute to carbon emissions in the country. To help lower emissions from the transportation sector,
Gentari is now introducing electric two-wheelers as part of our Vehicle-as-a-Service offering, targeted
towards facilitating businesses to transition to EVs. We are excited to collaborate with Lazada in
decarbonising their logistics fleet operations,” commented Shah Yang Razalli, Deputy CEO of Gentari and
CEO of Gentari Green Mobility.
“Today, our focus on making commercial
fleets more sustainable helps drive the transition across various societal and economic levels, especially
within the vital last-mile delivery sector. Additionally, our strategy aligns with national goals such as
the National Energy Transition Roadmap’s targets and Bursa Malaysia’s ESG reporting mandate that is
spurring corporations to adopt green mobility,” he added.
With a vision to become Asia Pacific’s most valued clean energy solutions partner,
Gentari is committed to ensuring safety, reliability, convenience, and value for its customers. Currently
having the largest network of licensed EV charging stations in Malaysia and with an aim to provide
charging connectivity every 100 kilometres across the nation, Gentari bolsters the country’s transition to
sustainable transportation with greater range confidence.
Gentari has over 400
Gentari EV charging points, including 120 DC fast chargers, making us the largest operator of fast
chargers nationwide. With chargers spread across 105 locations, we provide reliable and efficient charging
solutions, ensuring seamless integration of EVs into daily operations for businesses and individuals. Its
Vehicle-as-a-Service offering has delivered more than 3,400 vehicles helping businesses across Malaysia,
India and Indonesia to decarbonise their fleet operations with fully electric cars, bikes and
vans.
“We are excited to embark on this partnership with Gentari, which underscores our dedication
to ESG principles and accelerates our journey towards a greener future. This collaboration sets a new
environmental standard in logistics, not only by boosting our operational efficiency but also reducing our
carbon footprint. It reflects our commitment to support Malaysia's journey towards environmental
sustainability and we hope to work together with Gentari to make this positive difference, one delivery at
a time,” by Venkat Shankar, Chief Logistics Officer, Lazada Malaysia.
Gentari’s effort to promote electrification of commercial fleets is also aligned
to government targets aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, such as those outlined in the
National Energy Transition Roadmap targeting 80% of two-wheelers to be electrified by 2050, supported by
tax incentives of up to RM2,400 offered by the Malaysian Government.
Senator
Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, remarked, “I commend
Gentari and Lazada for promoting electric mobility and facilitating the transition to sustainable
transportation. The fleet leasing model, which complements the government’s Electric Motorcycle Use
Promotion Scheme (MARiiCas), not only exemplifies a forward-thinking approach, but also simplifies the
transition for businesses to adopt electric vehicles, promoting a sustainable model of vehicle ownership
and operation that sets a standard for other sectors to follow. At the Ministry, we are greatly encouraged
to see companies actively contributing to the national green mobility and sustainable transportation
agenda, in alignment with goals set forth in policies such as the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint, National
Energy Policy, National Energy Transition Roadmap, and New Industrial Master Plan 2030.”