Gentari Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Group specialising in clean energy solutions, has joined forces with leading EV charging business provider Virta through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility. The collaboration aims to significantly scale up the EV charging infrastructure across Southeast Asia.
By leveraging Virta’s digital platform services and industry expertise alongside Gentari’s deployment and operation capabilities for EV charging infrastructure, the partners are set to enhance EV charging interoperability in the region.
Gentari has already launched its advanced EV charging services under the Gentari Go platform in Malaysia since February 2024. This platform now extends to Thailand and Singapore, consolidating Gentari’s leadership in high-powered direct current (DC) charging. Currently, over 2,400 charging points are operational across these three countries, with plans to add another 2,000 charging points by the end of 2024.
“I am confident that Gentari is well-positioned to be a market leader in Southeast Asia. We already have a large footprint in the region and a deep understanding of local business needs and consumer expectations. Recognising the value of teaming up with a partner that brings global standards and industry experience, we see this collaboration as crucial in executing our plans with speed and scale,” Shah Yang Razalli, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Gentari and Chief Executive Officer of Gentari Green Mobility said.
Virta, renowned for its decade-long expertise in EV charging services across Europe, has successfully supported over 1,000 networks in managing their charging operations across 36 countries. The company has also made significant inroads in Southeast Asia since 2022.
As Southeast Asia and Oceania witness a rapid rise in EV adoption, driven by local and Chinese manufacturers offering affordable models, robust charging infrastructure becomes increasingly vital. The region anticipates a faster EV market growth compared to the US and EU, underpinned by growing demand and accessible EV options.
