MINI charging facility unveiled in Malacca

MINI charging facility located at Kota Syahbandar, two kilometres from Jonker Street

MINI and Seong Hoe Premium Motors have unveiled a new charging facility in front of the Bank of China in Kota Syahbandar, Malacca. Seong Hoe is BMW Group Malaysia’s longest-serving dealer in Malacca. The EV chargers are provided by ChargeSini (ChargeHere EV Solution Sdn Bhd).

The facility is located at the main entrance of Bank of China on Jalan KSB 1, Taman Kota Syahbandar. There are four parking lots: two Stellar40 40kW DC chargers and two Nexus 22kW AC chargers, powered by ChargeSini. The Stellar40 DC charger charges at 40kW when one is in use and 20 + 20kW when both are in use. There is a minimum fee of RM5, upon booking confirmation. The charging rates for the DC charger is RM1.20 per kWh or RM0.80 per minute. Meanwhile for the AC charger rates starts from RM0.07 per minute at 3.7kw to RM0.40 per minute at 22kW.

There are over 1,000+ charging facilities available under BMW Group Malaysia’s network thus far. Over 400 of these facilities are provided through partnerships with ChargEV and Yinson Greentech. Through the partnership with JomCharge, another 100+ charging facilities are available. In addition, there is Gentari with over 150 facilities. Finally, approximately 160 facilities from Shell Recharge, ParkEasy, ChargeN’Go, ChargeSini, Go To-U and FlexiParking.

Over 100 BMW i and MINI charging facilities are also available at most authorised dealerships, as well as partnering venues across the country. There are more to come as part of the strategic infrastructure expansion plan set for the year ahead.