BMW Malaysia Signs MoU With Leader Energy On EV Charging Infrastructure

BMW Malaysia Signs MoU With Leader Energy On EV Charging Infrastructure

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BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leader EV Solutions Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leader Energy Holding Berhad. Through this MOU, the BMW branding will be present at all Leader EV’s Galaxy Charge stations along the North-South Highway. Both parties will also jointly initiate campaigns to promote vehicle charging for brands represented by BMW with the Galaxy Charge network. Leader Energy, its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities, is an independent power producer primarily involved in the development, ownership, operations and maintenance of power assets and projects.

L-R: Izwan Rasul, Country Manager (Malaysia), Leader Energy; Sashi Ambi, Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability, BMW Group Malaysia; Nik Nazmi Bin Nik Ahmad,Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change; Dato’ Ir. Ts. Abdul Razib Dawood, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Commission Malaysia; Dato’ Sean H’ng Chun Hsiang, Executive Deputy Chairman, Leader Energy; Ir. Gan Boon Hean, Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Leader Energy; Tawfique Roseli, Head of Business Development, Leader Energy.
L-R: Izwan Rasul, Country Manager (Malaysia), Leader Energy; Sashi Ambi, Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability, BMW Group Malaysia; Nik Nazmi Bin Nik Ahmad,Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change; Dato’ Ir. Ts. Abdul Razib Dawood, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Commission Malaysia; Dato’ Sean H’ng Chun Hsiang, Executive Deputy Chairman, Leader Energy; Ir. Gan Boon Hean, Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Leader Energy; Tawfique Roseli, Head of Business Development, Leader Energy.

According to this MOU, Leader EV will be responsible for the development, installation, operation, and maintenance of the Galaxy Charge network, and will also actively promote and create awareness on electric vehicle charging technology. Concurrently, BMW will fulfill the access of public charging solutions via a subscription or membership programme to the Galaxy Charge network. The Galaxy Charge network is supplemented by PV panels to make use of solar energy.

“We are excited to embark on this journey with BMW Group Malaysia to further enhance the use and charging of electric vehicles through Leader EV’s Galaxy Charge network in Malaysia. With the consistent growth trajectory of Malaysia’s electric vehicles market, we anticipate higher demand for EV charging stations in the near future. Through this collaboration, we believe that we will be well-positioned to capture a larger share of the market with our EV charging infrastructure. Our charging projects on the North-South Highway is a stepping stone platform in growing our network across Malaysia. With the collective efforts of both parties involved, we are very optimistic in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome from this collaboration,” said Leader Energy’s Executive Deputy Chairman, Dato’ Sean H’ng. Leader Energy_Galaxy Charge_Solar_BMW

Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability at BMW Group Malaysia, Sashi Ambi added, “As the leading provider of premium EVs in Malaysia, we are always looking out for strategic partnerships to drive the development of a thriving EV ecosystem forward. Our latest initiative with Leader Energy exemplifies both our shared commitments towards enhancing public access to charging infrastructure nationwide and alleviating range anxiety, especially on a long-distance journey. With this MoU, we look forward to expanding our charging network of over 1,000 facilities even further and providing our customers with a complete premium EV ownership experience”.

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