Gentari launches SEA’s first 350 kW DC quick charger in PJ, priced fr RM1.20 per kWh – pay by utilization, not time!

Clear vitality options supplier Gentari, which is a subsidiary of Petronas, has launched Southeast Asia’s first 350 kW DC quick charger for electrical automobiles (EVs) at X Park Sunway Serene positioned within the Sungai Approach Free Commerce Industrial Zone, Selangor.

Launched as a part of a partnership involving Gentari and EV Connection (EVC), new EV charging website has a complete of 10 EV charging bays. The 350 kW DC charger is linked to 2 particular person stations, every with a CCS2 charging gun that’s at the moment configured to ship 175 kW – the third bay is a ready space.

The remaining EV charging bays embody two for 180 kW DC charging, two for 22 kW AC charging and three for 7 kW AC charging. It must be famous that the EV charging website at X Park is the primary to obtain the Electrical Automobile Charging System (EVCS) licence from by the Vitality Fee (EC), which ensures the protection of the ability’s construction and operations. Gentari and EVC’s upcoming charging hub positioned on the Bangi Golf Resort has additionally acquired the identical EVCS licence from the EC.

“Gentari’s new high-speed charging hub at X Park Sunway Serene is anticipated to contribute considerably in the direction of supporting a viable EV ecosystem by bettering vary confidence for EV drivers with a deal with the city charging expertise,” mentioned Shah Yang Razalli, Gentari’s chief inexperienced mobility officer.

“As the primary charging system to be licensed by EC, we’re happy to assist efforts to standardise and govern Malaysia’s rising inexperienced mobility sector, in the direction of boosting client confidence. Gentari can also be happy to be the primary to supply an equitable kilowatt hour (kWh) primarily based pricing mechanism, demonstrating our crew’s customer-centric mindset and tempo to behave,” he added.

On the point out of pricing, customers are charged by kWh as a substitute of time, so that you’ll pay primarily based on how a lot energy your EV takes in. Efficient December 1, 180 kW DC charging prices RM1 per kWh, whereas it’s RM1.20 per kWh for 350 kW DC charging. As for AC chargers, each 22 kW and seven kW price RM0.55 per kWh.

“We hope that the availability of a various vary of inexpensive and accessible fast-charging infrastructure at X Park, Bangi Golf Resort and future licensed installations nationwide will assist spur the EV adoption price amongst Malaysians. This location in Sungai Approach is well-positioned to serve residential and enterprise EV customers round Petaling Jaya who’re on the lookout for dependable and handy charging services with a shorter cost time,” commented Lee Yuen How, managing director of EVC.