Yinson GreenTech has signed an MOU with PLUS Malaysia Berhad to jointly develop the first chargEV hyperpower Direct Current fast charging hub along the PLUS highways. The fast charging hub will also incorporate mobility retail including food and beverage outlets and other amenities along with multiple fast electric vehicle chargers as an introduction to a brand-new concept of EV charging to Malaysians.
To date, YGT has upgraded one Alternate Current EV charging point to a Direct Current Fast Charger at Ayer Keroh Overhead Bridge Restaurant (Southbound). Through the MoU, YGT will upgrade and provide a further 5 DCFC chargers at the Rest and Service Areas (“RSA”) at Tapah (Southbound), Dengkil (Southbound), Gunung Semanggol (Northbound), Pagoh (Southbound) and Seremban (Northbound).
Malaysia’s first fast charging hub will be located at PLUS Seremban RSA (Southbound) featuring eight charging bays and each, with a power output of up to 350kW, is able to fully charge an EV within 20 minutes. Both parties will also collectively work to develop new ideas that will cater to the growth of the EV market, such as Malaysia’s first fast charging hub with dynamic load balancing technology or the level 3 DC charging solutions which allow optimal and efficient charging power among charging stations. This ensures a faster and more reliable charging experience for EV users.
Commenting on the establishment of the hub, MITI Minister said apart from helping to fulfil the national target to have 10,000 charging points by 2025, it also supports Malaysia’s goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. MITI expects this collaboration to also benefit SMEs in the domestic supply chain, as well as Malaysians working in industries such as E&E and automotive.
As we are completely confident that the market share for EVs will continue to accelerate very rapidly in the coming years. We want to ensure that Malaysian EV users will have access to the fastest and most reliable charging experience possible”.
PLUS Managing Director Datuk Nik Airina Nik Jaffar said, “As at 2022, twenty chargers have been energised. This year alone, there will be another twenty charge points available along the PLUS highways. This collaborative initiative will promote low carbon mobility practices among Malaysians, accelerate the country’s EV adoption and be a catalyst towards achieving the government’s 2050 carbon neutral aspirations.”
