KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 6 December 2023 – Gentari Sdn Bhd, a clean energy solutions provider,
intends to partner with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) through its
subsidiary, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, to accelerate the
adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, by exploring
the potential development of EV charging infrastructure, along
with value-added services, such as tailored charging subscription
plans, that will enhance the customer experience of Mercedes-Benz
EV owners.
The potential charging point operations
would be jointly developed with EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC), and
to cater to EV drivers’ needs, these facilities would be
installed at selected strategic locations across Malaysia, to ease
long distance travel. This potential initiative is also aimed at
providing range confidence for EV drivers.
Shah Yang
Razalli, Deputy CEO of Gentari & CEO of Gentari Green Mobility
Sdn Bhd commented, “Gentari is excited to expand our
relationship with a like-minded partner like Mercedes-Benz
Malaysia. Gentari understands that providing long-distance range
confidence is important to EV drivers. Therefore, as the operator
of the largest DC network in the country, Gentari is committed to
continue building high-powered chargers and establishing
connectivity across states in Malaysia. This will directly
contribute to propelling EV adoption numbers in the country,
fostering a sustainable shift towards electric
mobility.”
Gentari Green Mobility currently
operates 79 DC chargers across 9 states including Wilayah
Persekutuan in Malaysia and is rapidly expanding its reach in Asia
Pacific.
“We are delighted to continue our
strategic partnership with Gentari, to spearhead the widespread
adoption of electric vehicles in Malaysia. Through our intended
collaboration, we aim to explore and develop cutting-edge electric
vehicle charging infrastructure and solutions, alongside
value-added services such as charging subscription plans tailored
for our Mercedes-Benz EV owners. Together with EV Connection,
Gentari’s expertise aligns seamlessly with our vision to
redefine the automotive landscape, providing not only
high-performance electric vehicles but also a robust and
accessible charging network. In line with our Electric Only
vision, this planned partnership signifies an important step
towards sustainable mobility in Malaysia,” added Amanda
Zhang, CEO & President, Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia,”
added Amanda Zhang, CEO & President, Mercedes-Benz Cars
Malaysia.
“The transition to EVs is not one that
can be achieved alone. It requires a concerted effort from all
stakeholders, including automotive manufacturers, charging
infrastructure providers, and government agencies. That is why we
are so proud to have partnered with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and
Gentari, two industry leaders who share our vision for a cleaner
and more sustainable future.” said Ir Lee Yuen How,
Managing Director, EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC).
A fast-growing EV charging network
To date, since its introduction in
June 2022, Gentari has deployed over 200 charging points in
Malaysia and over 190 charging points in India, through its
affiliated entities. With a mission to be Asia Pacific’s
most valued clean energy solutions partner by 2030, Gentari aims
to capture over 10% market share of public charge points and
Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) offerings, across key markets in Asia
Pacific.