Accessible EV sharing options by GoCar app in Johor Baru
By CARSIFU | 10 December 2024JOHOR BARU: GoCar Malaysia and Yinson GreenTech’s drivEV have introduced electric vehicle (EV) car sharing here.
Download the GoCar app now to book and experience the convenience of green mobility.
The new Aion Y Plus and Ora Good Cat are now available for booking at key locations in the Johor capital.
The initiative aims to provide zero carbon mobility options for Johor Baru residents and Singaporean visitors.
GoCar has also partnered with Handal Indah Sdn Bhd (HISB), which is a subsidiary of HI Mobility Berhad, to offer convenient connections for commuters on the Electric Causeway Link buses.
Travellers arriving from Singapore can conveniently continue their journey within Johor Bahru using EVs that are available at Toppen Shopping Centre and other strategic locations near major bus drop-off points.
“The success of our EV sharing fleet in the Klang Valley has proven that zero-emission mobility is not just a vision but a practical and scalable solution for modern urban transport. By expanding this initiative to Johor Baru, in collaboration with drivEV, we are taking another significant step toward reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable travel. This launch not only supports Johor Baru residents but also offers Singaporean visitors an eco-friendly way to explore the city, reinforcing our commitment to making zero-emissions mobility accessible to everyone, everywhere,” said GoCar Malaysia CEO Wong Hoe Mun.
“This partnership with GoCar Malaysia exemplifies our commitment to making sustainable mobility more accessible and practical. By integrating electric cars into key locations in Johor Baru, we are creating seamless, eco-friendly travel solutions for residents and visitors alike. With this, we strive to enable commuters to embrace socially responsible alternatives while benefiting from convenient and sustainable transportation options,” said drivEV managing director Kelvin Soon.
drivEV is a leasing partner and mobility solutions provider focused on electric vehicles (EVs), dedicated to promoting green transportation and making EVs more accessible to consumers.
It is a business of Yinson GreenTech, the green technology division of Yinson Holdings Berhad, a global energy infrastructure company.
Car sharing rates for the Ora Good Cat here start from as low as RM24.90 per hour to RM199 per day, while the AION Y Plus is available from as low as RM27.90 per hour or RM279 per day.
To celebrate the launch, users can book the innovative AION Y Plus for five hours at an exclusive rate of just RM100 (excluding CDW, Flex, and SST) with code “JBJOLT” to be able to experience an electric car in Johor Bahru.
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