Lotus and Gentari join hands to set up EV charging network

KUALA LUMPUR: During the all-new Eletre EV launch ceremony held yesterday, Lotus Cars Malaysia signed an MoU with Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, owned by Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari). This two-year association aims to explore collaborations in green mobility infrastructure deployment. 

Under the agreement, both parties will explore the rollout of EV charging infrastructure to be deployed at the automaker’s facilities as well as public areas and will also cover EV charging packages for Lotus customers. 

The companies will also look for collaborations in the areas of Zero Emission Vehicle Fleet solutions in Malaysia, a digital platform, and renewable energy deployment at the Lotus Cars Malaysia facilities. 

Gentari's Chief Green Mobility Officer, Shah Yang Razalli, and Lotus Cars Malaysia's General Manager, Tengku Ezan Ley represented their respective companies and expressed their views on signing the deal.

Shah Yang Razalli said, "At Gentari, we are working with like-minded partners across all segments of transportation in driving towards sustainable mobility. Today, we are partnering with Lotus Cars Malaysia to make it easier for drivers of its high-performance cars to also reduce their carbon footprint with every kilometre travelled. This is part of our purpose in solving the world's most pressing sustainable energy needs, to change how we live today, in securing a better future.”

Adding to this, Tengku Ezan Ley said, “This collaboration will allow us to better support our Lotus EV customers starting with the all-electric Eletre Hyper-SUV. Enhancing connectivity to Gentari’s fast-growing EV charging network will help increase convenience for our customers so they can effectively plan their trips and reduce range anxiety.”

A brief look at Gentari 

Started in June 2022, Gentari is a clean energy company delivering net zero solutions to transform the way “we live tomorrow.” It has been growing at a rapid pace with more than 150 charging points deployed across 35 locations in Malaysia and over 160 charging points in India so far, through its affiliated entities. The company aims to become a preferred green mobility solutions provider in the Asia Pacific by capturing a 10% market share across key markets by 2030. 

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