KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia and Tian Siang Premium Auto added three new BMWi charging facilities in Penang, namely at The Prestige Hotel in George Town and the Light Hotel in Seberang Jaya.
Managing director Hans de Visser said the German marquee had been working closely with its network of dealers and key stakeholders leading up to the introduction of BMWi in 2015.
This ensured the necessary charging infrastructures were in place for the acceleration of electromobility in the country.
"We at BMW believe that the future is electric, and it is a shared responsibility between all parties, including our dealer partners such as Tian Siang Premium Auto, to keep driving electrified mobility forward in Malaysia," he said in a statement today.
Tian Siang Premium Auto principal dealer Tan Ka Kin said the three new BMWi charging facilities were added to the ten existing facilities the company introduced previously across Ipoh and Penang.
"As we continue to grow the charging infrastructure in these states, we look forward to strengthening the confidence in electrified mobility – to which we have seen progressively grow in the past few years," he said.
The Light Hotel general manager Raj Kumar echoed the sentiments on the uptake of electric vehicles, adding that there was no better time for the hotel to facilitate this lifestyle change for the current generation.
"By providing BMWi charging facilities here, we hope to appeal to guests and future business prospects with a sustainable business practice that benefits the environment," he said.
The Prestige Hotel general manager Melvin Ooi said the collaboration answers the growing demand for charging infrastructure.
Tian Siang Premium Auto has previously introduced BMWi charging facilities in Ipoh – namely at WEIL Hotel, Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, and Penang – including Gurney Paragon Mall and Iconic Hotel.
The initiative mirrored BMW Group Malaysia's commitment to accelerate the adoption of electromobility in the country, which aligns with the country's electrification goals for the year 2022.
