BMW and Gentari join hands for EV Charging Flagship Store in Jalan Kuching

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia is putting a lot of effort into developing the electric vehicle infrastructure in the country. The recent collaboration between Millennium Welt and Gentari Malaysia is a strong indication of its dedication. 

The dealer partner for the brands BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad, Millennium Welt, and the clean energy solutions provider, Gentari, broke ground for their first EV Charging Flagship in Jalan Kuching earlier this morning. 

The EV Charging Flagship Store offers a new concept and experience for EV charging. Among its key highlights are - 

• With a display space for 66 cutting-edge electric vehicles, the new store is a hub for firsthand experiences of future mobility
• The store comprises six 240kW DC Chargers, two 22kW AC Chargers, and 14 parking bays for efficient EV charging
• It offers customers a premium ownership experience of electrified BMW vehicles with BMW’s Retail.Next ambience and integrated services like the BMW Premium Selection showroom and Insurance Renewal Business
• The new EV Charging Flagship Store is staffed by an exceptional team that guides customers through its offerings with sophistication and excellence and thus ensures a personalised and seamless experience
• The store will run entirely on renewable energy sources, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Jean-Phillipe Parain, Senior Vice President of the Sales Region in Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa said, “The Millennium Welt and Gentari’s EV Charging Flagship Store would be amongst the first of its kind experience concept for electric vehicles in Southeast Asia. Based on the concept of an EV charging store, the facility enables the charging of multiple vehicles at a single time with a specialised store representing the brands from the BMW Group. The facility demonstrates the Retail.Next appearance as well as services which is developed to complement the future mobility capabilities of our new products and offerings.”

Bryan Wong, Managing Director of Millennium Welt Group, added, “Today’s groundbreaking ceremony represents not only the commencement of our first EV Charging Flagship Store, but the realisation of a vision that is deeply rooted in our commitment to redefining the future of mobility. At Millennium Welt, we believe that electrification goes beyond a choice, it is a lifestyle. Through our partnership with Gentari, we are able to take a leap towards advancing the electric mobility experience by creating an immersive space where cutting-edge technology is seamlessly integrated with sustainable solutions to meet the evolving needs of our valued customers. I am thrilled about our transformative journey ahead as we continue to set the standard for a cleaner and more sustainable nation.” 

“We are pleased to do our part in levelling up the EV charging experience in Malaysia through this EV Charging Flagship Store, jointly developed with our partner, Millennium Welt. Beyond the deployment of 14 EV charging points, including high-speed 240kW and AC chargers, we are also introducing a vibrant experience hub for the enjoyment of our customers while they charge,” shared Shah Yang Razalli, Deputy CEO of Gentari & CEO of Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd. 

The new EV Charging Flagship Store is set to be the first of its kind in the Southeast Asian region. It joins BMW Group Malaysia's fastest-growing EV charging network, with over 1,700 BMW i and MINI charging spots nationwide.

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