EVC Teams Up With Mercedes-Benz To Drive EV Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR – 6 Dec 2023 – EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC), the leading EV Charging infrastructure provider in Malaysia today announced a collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) and also Gentari Sdn Bhd to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country.

The partnership aims to explore the potential development of EV charging infrastructure, along with value-added services, such as tailored charging subscription plans, that will enhance the customer experience of Mercedes-Benz EV owners. The potential charging point operations would be jointly developed by EVC & Gentari and would be installed at selected strategic locations across Malaysia to ease long distance travel by providing range confidence for EV drivers.

EVC Managing Director Ir Lee Yuen How commented, “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.”

Amanda Zhang, CEO & President of Mercedes-Benz in Malaysia echoed such sentiments, “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. In line with our Electric Only vision, this planned partnership signifies an important step towards sustainable mobility in Malaysia.”.