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December 06, 2023,KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia –Gentari and EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC) together with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia intend to accelerate the EV ecosystem growth and the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, that will enhance the customer experience of Mercedes-Benz EV owners.
Shah Yang Razalli- Deputy CEO of Gentari & CEO of Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd , Amanda Zhang-CEO & President, Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia and Lee Yuen How– MD of EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC) has officially signed a MOU to explore EV charging facilities at selected strategic locations across Malaysia to ease long distance travel with charging subscription plans.Witnessing the MOU were , Aleksandra Lukasiak -CFO of Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia, Aliah Nasreen-COO of Gentari Green Mobility and Dr Che Hang Seng-Technical Director of EV Connection.
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.
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.”
“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.
“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 Lee Yuen How, MD, EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC).
