Sime Darby Motors Malaysia (SDMM) has quite an extensive range of electric vehicles (EV) under the various marques they carry and as such, rightly have plans to create a seamless experience for owners and to support the development of a highly efficient EV charging network in the country.
A key factor in development of a proper EV charging network is location and the distance between chargers. SDMM is doing its part by identifying locations for EV charging stations at every 200 to 300 kilometres along highways across Peninsular Malaysia to ensure all high-density areas are in range of charging facilities.
Part of these efforts include ensuring the availability of innovative and convenient support services for all existing and new customers who have purchased an EV from SDMM.
Taking the lead in the journey is Auto Bavaria, the longest-serving and largest BMW authorised dealership group in Malaysia. Leveraging on its extensive network of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) fast chargers, a total of 33 charging facilities are currently operational across Klang Valley, Penang and Johor.
| Sime Darby Motors Malaysia charging station locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Location | Type of charging |
| Klang Valley | ||
| 1. | Auto Bavaria Damansara | AC / DC |
| 2. | Auto Bavaria Kuala Lumpur | AC / DC |
| 3. | Auto Bavaria Sungai Besi | AC / DC |
| 4. | Auto Bavaria Chan Sow Lin | AC |
| 5. | Auto Bavaria Balakong | AC |
| 6. | KLGCC | AC |
| Penang | ||
| 7. | Auto Bavaria Penang | AC / DC |
| 8. | G Hotel Kelawai Penang | AC |
| 9. | Queensbay Mall Penang | AC |
| 10. | St. Giles Wembley Hotel Penang | AC |
| Johor | ||
| 11. | Auto Bavaria Tebrau | AC / DC |
| 12. | Auto Bavaria Johor Bahru | AC / DC |
| 13. | DoubleTree Hotel Johor Bahru | AC |
Sime Darby Motors today announced its network of chargers is available for booking via the GO TO-U application powered by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad, TNBX Sdn Bhd.
The GO TO-U application affords SDMM EV owners the convenience of pre-booking EV charging stations, connecting with local businesses within walking distance as well as enjoying added services such as battery health checks, scheduled maintenance and customer support.
Non-SDMM EV owners are also able to access and use the GO TO-U application.
As part of their drive to continuously enhance services for customers, SDMM EV owners are eligible to receive a 10-year waiver on membership fees via the GO TO-U app worth RM2,400, in addition to special DC charging rates and free charging at AC chargers until 31 December 2022.
Meanwhile, non-SDMM EV owners will receive a membership fee waiver, special DC charging rates and free charging at AC charging points, until 31 December 2022 as well.
| DC charging rates (until 31 December 2022) | |
|---|---|
| Sime Darby EV owners | |
| 24 kW | RM 0.20 per minute |
| 60 kW | RM 0.80 per minute |
| 90 kW | RM 1.20 per minute |
| Non Sime Darby owners / public | |
| 24 kW | RM 0.40 per minute |
| 60 kW | RM 1.20 per minute |
| 90 kW | RM 1.60 per minute |
“Sime Darby Motors remains focused on our energy-efficient drive as a leading automotive player in Malaysia. We’re on track with our plans to populate our roads and highways with EV charging stations to help accelerate the adoption of EVs. We’re also pleased to offer a uniquely Sime Darby Motors’ customer experience for Sime Darby Motors EV owners, which promises an enriching EV experience across all Sime Darby Motors brands. This will be a game changer for our EV customers and for us as well, with data analytics that will be made available,” said Sime Darby Motors Malaysia Retail & Distribution Managing Director Jeffrey Gan.
Interested customers may download the TNBX’s GO TO-U app with the following links or QR codes according to their mobile platform by clicking here for the Google Play Store link or here for the Apple App store link.
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