Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance, has upgraded its high-performance EV charging facility which now offers up to 350kW. These are the fastest DC charging stations in Malaysia besides Gentari’s 350kW DC chargers at X Park, Sunway Serene.
According to Porsche, the upgraded charging facilities at all Porsche Centres in Malaysia feature twin-175W DC chargers, offering up to 350kW charging speeds. It says this is the first time such charging capabilities are available within a dealership facility and Porsche aims to redefine EV ownership experience with these chargers. At its maximum charging rate, the 350kW charger is able to charge a Porsche Taycan from 5-80% in less than 23 minutes.
The newly upgraded DC chargers also allow two Taycan to be charged simultaneously at up to 175kW each and it’s available exclusively for Porsche Taycan owners at Sime Darby Auto Performance. While waiting for the Taycan to be charged, customers at Porsche Centre Ara Damansara can enjoy refreshments at the new Werk 1 lounge which offers a premium brand experience.
For now, the 350kW DC chargers are only available at Porsche Centre Ara Damansara and Porsche Centre Penang. The upgraded twin-175kW DC chargers will soon be made available at Porsche Centre Sungai Besi and Porsche Centre Johor Bahru in June 2023.
If you’re driving your fully electric Taycan interstate, Porsche and Shell Recharge have also joined forces to create a 180kW high-performance charging network across the North-South Expressway (NSE). As a Porsche Taycan owner, you’ll get a complimentary Platinum subscription which offers exclusive charging rates and charging lot reservation benefits for a convenient EV drive and minimal charging downtime. A quick 20-minute charge costs RM44 for a Platinum member versus RM84 for pay-per-use.
Sime Darby Auto Performance CEO Christopher Hunter said, “Since we introduced our first all-electric sports car, the Porsche Taycan, alongside 175 kW high-performance charging within our dealerships in 2020, we saw a growing demand and a rise in the number of EV sports car fans in Malaysia. To demonstrate our commitment to the future of mobility, it has been our ongoing focus and responsibility to offer a holistic EV ownership experience to our most forward-looking customers.”
“By introducing industry-leading partnerships such as the first cross-border 180 kW High Performance Charging network with Shell, and upgrading our current DC charging capabilities to 350 kW across Malaysia, we believe that we are powering the sports car experience of tomorrow with efficient and minimal charging times,” he added.
As part of its sustainability initiative to reduce its carbon footprint, Porsche Malaysia has also invested in renewal energy sourcing with the installation of a new solar panel carport at Porsche Centre Penang. Consisting of 151 panels, the solar carport can generate up to 81.51kWp which could lead to an average reduction in electricity consumption of 30%.
Commenting on the new solar carport, Mr Hunter said, “We are committed to making our business more environmentally conscious. With innovative and forward-looking initiatives like our new solar carport concept at Porsche Centre Penang, we are finding better ways to source renewable energy, and preparing our business better for increased energy demands we will face in the years to come.”
