BMW Malaysia first DC fast-charging station now open

KUALA LUMPUR: As the Malaysian automotive industry is ready to embrace electrification, the automakers are continuing to roll out new EVs and develop charging infrastructure. BMW Malaysia today introduced its newly-installed DC Fast Chargers at Auto Bavaria Ara Damansara. This is the first of many charging stations the automaker has committed to install at BMW i dealers nationwide.

The new facility is now open for public use. It features twin Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors, which means two EVs can be charged simultaneously. The outputs of the fast chargers are rated at 180 kW i.e. higher than the 150 kW supported by the brand’s new electric cars - iX and iX3. As per the automaker, the DC fast chargers are able to charge these EVs from zero to 80% in half an hour.

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Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “We have been driving the change towards electrification not only with our growing portfolio of electrified vehicles but also by expanding the local charging infrastructure network across the country.”

“We partnered with GreenTech Malaysia from the get-go to ensure a functioning ecosystem for electromobility to thrive in, and are continuing to deliver on that commitment alongside our network of dedicated dealers – not just for BMW and MINI owners, but for electric vehicle owners in Malaysia. We are confident that this move will be mutually beneficial in ensuring charging infrastructures are more accessible across the country, and help alleviate the concerns of potential EV owners in Malaysia such as range anxiety,” he added.

“Much like the BMW Group, we have long shared the belief that the future is electric, and we are honoured to be amongst the first dealerships to bring this vision into reality by installing the DC Fast Chargers on our premises for public use. Our loyal customers will now also be able to visit our dealerships and receive the full electric ownership experience, as we work in tandem with BMW Group Malaysia to accelerate the shift to electromobility in Malaysia,” said Vi Thim Juan, managing director, Auto Bavaria.

BMW Malaysia offers the iX in two trims - xDrive40 standard and xDrive40 Sport, priced at RM 419,630 and RM 472,630, respectively. The iX3 is also on offer in two versions - Inspiring and Impressive, the former is priced at RM 317,360, while the latter retails for RM 336,360. The German automaker will soon introduce the i4 electric sedan on the local shores.

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