KUALA TERENGGANU: Shell Malaysia, has officially launched its Shell Recharge East Coast to West Coast High-Performance Charging (HPC) network.
Travelers with electric vehicles (EVs) now have access to 180kW fast charging that spans from Kuala Lumpur to Terengganu.
The latest network now complements Shell's current North-to-South network that stretches from Johor to Perak to address range anxiety among the country's growing EV community.
With the launch, Shell Recharge, together with technical partner Porsche, is providing Porsche EV owners with special benefits that include additional reservation allowances and special tariff rates for charging throughout the country.
Meanwhile, EV owners on the KL-bound route will soon benefit from the new Shell LPT 1 R&R Temerloh HPC site.
Seow (left) and Sime Darby Auto Performance marketing and brand communication head Winston Foong charging up a Taycan EV.
The latest addition effectively expands Shell's network to 13 HPC stations equipped with 180kW high-performance chargers that will help to reduce waiting times.
Additionally, aside from expanding its charging infrastructure, Shell has made sure that all EV drivers have access to essential amenities while charging which includes rest areas and convenience stores as well as food and beverage options at Shell Cafes.
Furthermore, in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya festive period, those using the latest Shell Recharge HPC sites from March 24 to April 4 will be provided with attractive credit rebates.
During the campaign period, EV owners can access new participating HPC chargers via the ParkEasy app.
For Platinum Members, a 100% credit rebate will be provided while Gold Members and pay-per-use users will receive a 50% rebate.
All rebates will receive their credits within seven days following the end of the campaign.
Macan and Taycan EVs driven on the drive.
Participating Shell Recharge HPC sites include Shell LPT 1 R&R Temerloh (Kuantan-bound), Shell LPT 2 Perasing R&R, Shell LPT 2 R&R Paka (Kuala Terengganu-bound) and Shell LPT 2 R&R Paka (KL-bound).
“Shell has been at the forefront of expanding Malaysia’s EV infrastructure in Peninsular Malaysia, and we are committed to supporting the nation’s energy transition and electrification of the transportation sector," said Shell Malaysia mobility and convenience general manager Seow Lee Ming.
Seow added that the East Coast has long been regarded as a challenging region for HPC EV charging.
"With the launch of our latest Shell Recharge HPC network in Pahang and Terengganu, we are bridging a critical gap in ultra-fast charging solutions along the East Coast corridor," explained Seow.
"We will continue to invest in a connected and accessible charging network, ensuring EV drivers nationwide have the confidence to go further," she said.
Meanwhile, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) chief executive officer Christopher Hunter said that shorter charging stops would allow Porsche EV owners to enjoy more time on the road.
SDAP is the authorised importer of Porsche vehicles in Malaysia since 2010.
While travelling to the latest East Coast HPC charging stations, members of the media were able to drive Porsche's latest all-electric Taycan and Macan models and were able to experience the short charging times provided by the HPC chargers.
For more information about Shell Recharge HPC log on to www.shell.com.my/recharge.
