BMW Group Malaysia unveils new EV charging facilities

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia, in partnership with its authorised dealers and key charge point operators, unveils four new EV charging facilities across the Klang Valley, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang.

"By introducing more state-of-the-art charging facilities across the country, we are emphasising our commitment to an Electrified Future for Malaysia, which has also been well-represented by the rapid unveiling of more fully electrified models from both BMW and MINI within just the first half of 2024. As the Number One Premium Electric Vehicle Provider in Malaysia, we believe that these facilities do more than serve our customers; they form the backbone of a nation moving towards embracing comprehensive Electrified Mobility," said Benjamin Nagel, Managing Director at BMW Group Malaysia.

Within the Klang Valley, BMW Group Malaysia introduces two new charging facilities.

The first facility, located at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara, is established in partnership with Quill Automobiles and ChargeSini. The facility is equipped with 47 kW DC chargers, with charging rates priced at RM1.39/kWh.

The second facility, established in partnership with Millennium Welt and ChargeSini, brings three 22 kW AC chargers to Imperial Lexis in Kuala Lumpur, with a charging rate starting from RM1.00/kWh.

In Negeri Sembilan, BMW Group Malaysia, in partnership with Millennium Welt, is introducing two BMW i Wallbox units at CMH Specialist Hospital in Seremban. Each Wallbox provides an AC output of 7.4kW, providing complimentary charging for hospital staff.

Lastly, in Pahang, Zenith Hotel Kuantan is now equipped with a 160 kW DC fast charger, priced at RM1.69/kWh, courtesy of the partnership with Millennium Welt Kuantan and EL Charge.

Over 2,020 charging facilities have been made available by BMW Group Malaysia for EV owners here so far, through strategic partnerships with various EV charging providers in Malaysia.

Over 100 BMW i and MINI charging facilities are also available at most authorised dealerships, as well as partnering venues across the country.