[ UPDATE 6/2/2024 21:30 ] We’ve added more details on booking and deposit required.
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Ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays, Hertz Malaysia has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) rental offering with the addition of the BMW iX. This comes after it added the BYD Dolphin and BYD Atto 3 to its rental fleet.
The latest fully electric SUV rental offering is made possible with the collaboration of Sime Darby Auto Bavaria (SDAB), the largest distributor of BMW vehicles in Malaysia and Sime Darby Rent-A-Car (SDRAC), which manages Hertz Malaysia. As part of its introductory offer, you can rent the BMW iX at RM550 per day or RM5,500 per month. According to the official announcement, the BMW iX is the ideal model for a premium short-term drive for car aficionados who want a taste of high-tech EV luxury.
Auto Bavaria Managing Director Mr Vi Thim Juan said, “Auto Bavaria is fully committed to pioneering the utilisation of EVs in Malaysia. This time around, we are leveraging the opportunity to give Malaysians a chance to try our BMW iX for unmatched style and uniqueness that is aligned with the latest trends in EV technology. Together with Hertz Malaysia, we are creating a robust ecosystem that further supports the growing adoption of EV. BMW iX is the perfect model to offer as it garners the highest deliverable within the BMW EV segment last year. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this festive rental offer for a whole new elevated driving experience.”
Meanwhile, SDRAC Managing Director Mr Harun Mohd Joned said, “Our objective is to deliver optimal mobility solutions to our business partner, SDAB, and provide Hertz Malaysia rental customers with a truly modern and luxurious electrified experience. This collaboration not only allows our customers to travel stylishly in the latest BMW iX model but also enables them to explore our other extended rental services, such as chauffeurs, provision of airport transfers, and even personalised arrangements for corporate functions as well as private events.”
According to SDRAC’s website, the BMW iX that’s available for rental is the xDrive40 variant which is currently priced from RM385,430. This 5-seater electric SUV comes with dual motors pushing 322hp and 630Nm of torque with a 0-100km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Equipped with a 71kWh battery, it has a WLTP-rated range of 425km on a single charge. The BMW iX xDrive40 supports DC fast charging up to 150kW and AC charging up to 11kW.
[ UPDATE ] According to a link received via SMS from Hertz, customers can contact Hertz at +603-7650 8100 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm) to book the BMW iX. A minimum of 48 hours advance booking is required to ensure vehicle availability in the Klang Valley, or 72 hours if you need the vehicle in Penang or Johor Bahru.
According to Hertz, they only accept payment by credit card and there’s a RM1,000 deposit required upon collection of the vehicle. The rental includes unlimited mileage and the rates include insurance (LRO and SLRO), excluding Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). The participating branches include Kuala Lumpur Downtown, KLIA, KLIA2, Subang Skypark Terminal, Johor Bahru Downtown, Senai International Airport, Penang Downtown and Penang International Airport.
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