Proton And PETRONAS Clean Energy Unit Will Collaborate To Develop EV Market

To accelerate the growth of Malaysia's electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and meet national decarbonization objectives, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (Pro-Net) and PETRONAS' Gentari Sdn Bhd are considering a partnership. Gentari, which had its official launch last month, claimed to be expanding through collaborations and partnerships.

“Gentari aims to solve the world’s most pressing sustainable energy needs by changing the way we live today to secure the future. "The collaboration with PRO-NET will go a long way in supporting the switch to sustainable transportation in Malaysia by progressing towards making EV adoption more affordable and accessible,” said PETRONAS head of clean energy solutions transition Shah Yang Razalli in a statement. 

He said that as a result of the partnership, Gentari would supply Proton's extensive statewide network of dealers with all-encompassing solutions for the benefit of Malaysian users of Proton vehicles.

More than 225 charging stations have already been established by Gentari in Malaysia and India, enhancing the range confidence necessary for further EV adoption, he continued.

In a separate statement, Proton said the agreement with Gentari addressed a component of the company's entry into the market for new energy vehicles (NEVs) and creates prospects for cooperation.

"Initial plans are for the building of 20 DC chargers in 2023 where PRO-NET will be responsible to provide the charging location and power facilities while Gentari will be responsible in providing the charging infrastructure and operatorship solutions," it continued.