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The Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
City council partners up to boost EV charging bays in Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon (third from left) and MBPJ Building Control Department director Nor Azmi Mohd Rosli (third from right) with representatives from EV Connection and Carput Zap Network at the MOU signing ceremony. PETALING Jaya City Council (MBPJ) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two companies to provide and instal electric vehicle charging bays (EVCB) around Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The agreement with EV Connection Sdn Bhd, operator of the JomCharge platform, and Carput Zap Network Sdn Bhd, a pioneer in green energy solutions and fast charging, will see joint contribution of expertise and infrastructure through a public-private partnership. The two companies will support the local government in realising its goal of creating a low-carbon city. 'The appointment will see EVCB facilities being installed in phases at public parking spaces and strategic locations under MBPJ's purview,' said MBPJ's Corporate Communications Unit in a media statement. 'These facilities will utilise a modern charging technology that complies with safety standards, is user-friendly and efficient, in line with the increasing number of electric vehicle owners. 'This MOU is part of MBPJ's Green Mobility Partnership initiative, designed to expand the green mobility ecosystem as well as support national aspirations and government policies towards transitioning to low-carbon mobility. 'It further contributes to achieving the national target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,' the statement said.
Malay Mail
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Charging up at Skudai R&R just got cheaper with JomCharge's new rates, starts from RM1.20/kWh
JOHOR BAHRU, July 30 — Good news for EV drivers heading down south. JomCharge has announced a price cut for its three DC chargers located at Skudai R&R (Southbound) which are previously priced at RM1.50 per kWh. With the new revision, you can get a quick top up from as low as RM1.20 per kWh. Skudai R&R is quite a strategic EV charging hub for those who need to top up just before heading into Johor Bahru and Singapore. It has a cluster of seven EV charging locations from five different operators. Here's the new pricing for JomCharge chargers at Skudai R&R: Caltex 50kW DC Charger – RM1.20 per kWh Mini Cooper 50kW DC Charger (Near Tesla Supercharger) – RM1.20 per kWh BHPetrol 120kW DC Charger (x2 CCS2 nozzles) – RM1.30 per kWh These 3 chargers can be activated via JomCharge and ChargEV. On Gentari Go, it currently only shows the Mini Cooper charger. Other EV chargers at Skudai R&R Besides JomCharge, here are other EV chargers available at the same Skudai R&R area: Charge+ 120kW DC Charger (x2 CCS2 nozzles) – RM1.35 per kWh Tesla Supercharger 250kW (x4 CCS2 nozzles) – RM1.19 per kWh (Tesla only) ChargEV 17kW AC Charger (x2 bays) – RM5 per 20 min Shell Recharge 120kW DC Charger (x2 CCS2 nozzles) – RM2.20 per kWh In case you missed it, we did a video of Skudai R&R in December 2024 shortly after the Tesla Supercharger location was turned on. — SoyaCincau
Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
City Energy launches first-in-Singapore app-free EV charging
Find out what's new on ST website and app. EV charging station by City Energy Go which launched on 17 July 2025 a first in Singapore app-free EV charging network. SINGAPORE - Energy supplier City Energy has launched a first-in-Singapore charging network, letting drivers juice their electric vehicles without the hassle of logging into an app or the need for reliable mobile reception. Developed in-house based on an open standard called AutoCharge, its app-free charging system is currently available at five locations: Pullman Singapore Hill Street, Klimt Cairnhill, Komo Shoppes, North Gaia and North Park Residences. 'Our aim has always been simple - to make EV charging feel as natural and convenient as charging your phone,' said Mr Perry Ong, chief executive of City Energy. City Energy intends to double the size of its EV charging network, called City Energy Go, in Singapore to 248 by 2028. One fifth of these charging points will be AutoCharge-enabled by 2028. In Malaysia, it has partnered JomCharge, a network owned by EV Connection, to allow EV drivers here registered on AutoCharge to charge their cars in similar ways to how they do so in Singapore. There are over 200 AutoCharge-enabled JomCharge EV charging points in major Malaysian destinations such as Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca, and Sarawak. The launch of AutoCharge, which is also widely used in the United States and Europe, is part of City Energy's $100 million investment to install more charging points in private residential and commercial sites by end 2030. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore HSA launches anti-vaping checks near 5 institutes of higher learning Life 11 new entries on Singapore's Bib Gourmand list, including three re-entries at Old Airport Road Singapore Care model to improve trauma outcome in central S'pore fashioned after 'bicycle wheel' Singapore 15 under police probe for sharing Singpass credentials used in scams Singapore NEA monitoring E. coli at Sentosa beaches after elevated bacteria levels delay World Aquatics events Singapore Kpod vapes, zombie kids: Why it's time to raise the alarm AutoCharge aims to solve an ongoing problem of EV drivers dealing with multiple apps for charging at stations operated by different firms, and poor mobile data connectivity in underground carparks. Loading a charging app can be difficult without reliable connection. Unlike drivers of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, EV drivers must login to an EV charging operator's app and scan a QR code on the charging station to initiate the charging process. Fees are billed to the customer's card registered in the app. Because every EV charging network has its own dedicated app to manage such transactions, drivers often end up with multiple apps. 'With AutoCharge, EV drivers only need to register their vehicle once on our app. After that, they can simply plug in and power up without touching their phones – no apps, no QR codes, no hassle,' said Mr Ong. Existing Go customers may request a VIN (vehicle identification number) from City Energy which is needed for a first-time registration in the app. After the first-time registration, users simply plug the DC connector into their vehicle to charge and pull the connector out to stop charging. Any family member can charge the vehicle as the process does not require an app. Drivers will be informed when their car is fully charged through push notifications from the City Energy Go app. EV brands compatible with AutoCharge include BYD, Tesla, AION, MG, and Chery vehicles. Go by City Energy is working with more carmakers to expand AutoCharge compatibility. Currently, AutoCharge is only available on DC (direct current) fast chargers.
