Kuala Lumpur, 30 April 2024 – BMW Group Malaysia, in
partnership with Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) through its subsidiary
Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, has activated new EV charging
facilities in the country’s new leading lifestyle
destination, The Exchange TRX. The introduction of these latest
facilities marks another noteworthy step in the premium
automaker’s mission towards strengthening Malaysia’s
electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.
Conveniently located
at The Exchange TRX’s basement carpark, the new EV charging
facilities boast a combined thirteen units of 22kWh AC chargers
that offer EV owners a fast and efficient way to power up their
vehicles during their visit to the opulent shopping hub. Five
charging units will be available at the Premium Parking level,
with the remaining eight units housed at Level B1.
Benjamin Nagel, Managing Director at BMW Group Malaysia
said, "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. 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.”
Shah
Yang Razalli, the Deputy CEO of Gentari and CEO of Gentari Green
Mobility shared, “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.”
"Our partnership underlines
Lendlease’s vision to integrate sustainable solutions
seamlessly into urban living, encouraging more individuals to
embrace eco-friendly transportation choices. This milestone not
only reaffirms our commitment to environmental sustainability but
also solidifies The Exchange TRX’s position as a
forward-thinking hub for green mobility in Kuala Lumpur,”
Mitch Wilson, Project Director at The Exchange TRX and Head of
Retail at Lendlease Malaysia remarked.
To date, BMW
Group Malaysia has made over 2,020 charging facilities available
in its network to its customers through strategic partnerships
with various EV charging providers in Malaysia. Through purposeful
partnerships with influential industry players, BMW Group Malaysia
remains committed in its mission to shape the future of mobility
in the country. Additionally, over 100 BMW i and MINI charging
facilities are also available at most authorised dealerships, as
well as partnering venues across the country, with more to come as
part of the strategic infrastructure expansion plan set for the
year ahead.
Meanwhile, as a leading charging point operator in Malaysia,
Gentari highlights its commitment to safety and regulations with
the largest network of licensed chargers certified by the Energy
Commission. Through its recently launched clean energy platform
‘Gentari Go’, Gentari’s cross-border roaming
partnerships enable customers to access a combined total of over
2,000 chargers across Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
The
charging stations at The Exchange TRX are accessible for electric
vehicle owners from 10AM – 10PM daily, with charging rates
priced at RM0.25 per min.