Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s leading provider of sustainable energy solutions and Chargeplus Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Charge+ Pte Ltd., a leading integrated EV charging solution provider for Singapore and Southeast Asia, are proud to announce a joint initiative to explore a ground-breaking cross-border roaming platform.
This platform will effortlessly connect their customers to EV charging points across Malaysia and Singapore, revolutionising the EV driving experience.
The commitment to this innovative partnership was solidified with the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the TNB Energy Conference 2023, held last August.
The MoU forms the cornerstone for the development of a seamless cross-border network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, in alignment with the National Energy Transition Roadmap’s (NETR) goal to deploy 10,000 EV charging stations by 2025.
TNB President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Seri Ir. Baharin Din described this collaboration as a remarkable opportunity to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of international roaming arrangements.
“This partnership is designed to significantly enhance the customer experience for both TNB and Charge+ as they embark on cross-border journeys. With seamless access to charging points, electric vehicle drivers will be able to enjoy unprecedented convenience and peace of mind.”
He went on to note, “This MoU marks Malaysia’s pioneering cross-border roaming alliance in the EV charging sector. As part of our grand vision, this strategic partnership will be integrated into an expansive network of 30,000 charging points by 2030, spanning a 5,000-kilometer EV highway across five Southeast Asian countries namely Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
TNB is taking significant strides to increase the accessibility of electric vehicle charging points within Malaysia and beyond. This expansion of the TNB Electron network not only enhances the convenience of charging facilities but also reaffirms TNB’s dedication to delivering seamless services for our valued customers.”
The MoU was exchanged between TNB Program Director of PMO Electric Vehicle, Wan Ahmad Zam Zam Wan Abd Wahab and Charge+ Chief Executive Officer, Goh Chee Kiong.
It was witnessed by Transport Minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook; TNB Chief Operating Officer, Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan; TNB Chief Global Business Solutions Officer, Datuk Ahmad Hushairi Ibrahim and TNB Chief Retail Officer, Kamal Arifin A. Rahman.
Addressing concerns about the suitability of electric vehicles for extended journeys and cross border travel, Baharin expressed his confidence that this roaming initiative will play a pivotal role in challenging and reshaping perceptions.
“The improved convenience will alleviate concerns of range anxiety that EV drivers may have, thereby driving greater adoption of EVs in Malaysia. The TNB and Charge+ partnership will also contribute to reducing overall carbon emissions in Malaysia, supporting our nation’s goal to achieve Net Zero 2050 and aligning with NETR objectives.”
Furthermore, Baharin highlighted that this strategic partnership will enable users of the TNB Electron charging stations’ mobile application (GO TO-U) and Charge+ (Charge+) to conveniently access the EV charging assets of both companies, providing a more convenient cross-border charging experience for TNB Electron and Charge+ customers.
