SHELL has unveiled Malaysia’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Resorts World Genting, featuring high-power 360 kilowatt (kW) chargers. The new hub includes 10 charging bays, with four equipped with 360kW chargers and six with 22kW alternating current (AC) chargers.
This initiative, a collaboration with Porsche Malaysia and Genting Malaysia Bhd, aims to bolster the country’s e-mobility infrastructure.
Shell Mobility Malaysia general manager Seow Lee Ming highlighted the significance of completing the Shell Recharge high-performance charging (HPC) hub at one of Malaysia’s highest altitudes as a key milestone in expanding EV charging connectivity nationwide.
“Two years ago, we launched our first Shell Recharge HPC charging point in Tangkak, Johor which was followed closely by the announcement of the completion of seven HPC charging locations along the North-South highway eight months later.
“This latest milestone further cements our commitment in expanding our innovative e-mobility solutions nationwide, while providing assured speed, range and connectivity for EV drivers,” she said at the launch of the EV charging hub here today.
Seow also mentioned that more announcements would follow as Shell Malaysia completes its expansion of the convenient and reliable HPC infrastructure along the East Coast Expressway corridor.
To celebrate the completion of Malaysia’s largest EV HPC hub, Shell Recharge powered a full-electric Porsche Taycan convoy with the media to demonstrate the high-power 360kW charging speed, offering accessible and convenient charging solutions for travellers to Malaysia’s premier integrated resort destination.
Sime Darby Auto Performance CEO Christopher Hunter representing Porsche Malaysia, praised the partnership.
“Now, we are delighted to surge ahead once again with Shell Malaysia and Genting Malaysia, enabling 360 kW high-power charging for the first time in the country,” he said.
Hunter added that with the latest Taycan, recharging from 10% to 80% State of Charge (SoC) can now be achieved in about 18 minutes using Shell Recharge’s high-power 360 kW direct current (DC) charger.
“Resorts World Genting will soon be Taycan drivers’ favourite destination for driving and escaping the hustle and bustle of city life.”
Moreover, Genting Malaysia senior vice president for sales and marketing and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) said the Shell Recharge EV charging hub accelerates the group’s efforts to become Malaysia’s most EV-friendly tourist destination.
He pointed out that this move aligns with Resorts World Genting’s commitment to sustainability and supporting a greener world.
“As Malaysia’s premier integrated resort, we are passionate not only in showcasing unparalleled hospitality but also taking transformative steps to a greener world,” he concluded. – July 10, 2024
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