PLUS and Gentari launch modular DC fast charger with battery energy storage at Behrang lay-by northbound

Plus Malaysia (PLUS) and Gentari person announced the instauration of a modular and portable electrical conveyance (EV) accelerated charging presumption with a artillery vigor retention strategy (BESS) astatine the Behrang lay-by (northbound) connected the North-South expressway (NSE).

According to the companies, the integrated charger for nationalist use, which combines the usage of star panels and BESS, is the archetypal of its benignant to beryllium acceptable up successful the country. More of these volition yet beryllium acceptable up, with the rollout to beryllium conducted successful phases into 2024, starting with 3 much lay-bys on PLUS highways.

Aside from the Behrang northbound location, the projected sites are Behrang lay-by (southbound), besides successful Perak, and Senawang lay-by (northbound and southbound) successful Negeri Sembilan. Each tract volition connection DC charging of up to 200 kW, with 2 chargers and 4 connectors disposable per location.

Three further locations are being proposed, these being astatine Ajil (northbound and southbound) and Perasing R&Rs, each connected Lebuhraya Pantai Timur 2 (LPT2) successful Terengganu. In addition, the alternating existent (AC) charging points astatine existing Petronas petrol stations astatine PLUS’ R&Rs and lay-bys are being upgraded to DC accelerated charging (DCFC) points.

Gentari said it volition besides make caller DCFC charging points astatine further Petronas stations on PLUS highways and adjacent locations, targeting afloat completion of these by 2024.

The station PLUS and Gentari motorboat modular DC accelerated charger with artillery vigor retention astatine Behrang lay-by northbound appeared archetypal connected Paul Tan's Automotive News.