Genting Simon Sdn Bhd announced plans to deploy 500 EV chargers at Johor Premium Outlets, making Johor Premium Outlets Southeast Asia’s largest fast-charging EV hub.
This new project addresses the rising demand for EV infrastructure whilst advancing cutting-edge technological solutions for sustainable mobility. When fully operational, the EV chargers at Johor Premium Outlets will offer Direct Current (DC) outputs from 280kW to 1MW, including Southeast Asia’s first publicly accessible 1MW charger. This milestone reinforces Malaysia’s leadership in green mobility and positions Johor Premium Outlets as a trailblazer in sustainability.
The new charging infrastructure is made possible via a strategic partnership with Yinson Greentech’s chargEV and DC Handal as service providers, and is designed to accommodate a diverse range of vehicles, ensuring compatibility with future advancements in EV technology, and supports the transition to a fully electric future.
These plans also include the electrification of Johor Premium Outlets fleet of shuttle buses. The EV Bus Hub will connect Johor Premium Outlets directly with Johor Bahru checkpoints and other key public transport hubs, making sustainable travel more convenient for both local and international visitors.
Completing the full suite of electric mobility solutions are hourly and daily EV car rentals via a strategic partnership with GoCar and drivEV offering visitors greater freedom of travel and access to Johor Premium Outlets.
“With over 4.4 million vehicles from Singapore entering Malaysia last year alone, Genting Simon understands the need to encourage the use of electric vehicles to reduce harmful emissions. In line with the Twelfth Malaysia Plan to achieve net-zero harmful emissions and the aspirations of the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint, we are evolving our infrastructure to help make trips to Johor Premium Outlets more sustainable,” said Jean Marie Pin Harry, President and Chief Operating Officer of Genting Simon Sdn Bhd.
Commenting on how Genting Simon incorporates environmental governance into its operations, he said, “Creating sustainable Premium Outlet Centres is about continuously understanding our communities’ current and future needs and reimagining our centers as preferred retail destinations that will match their needs. Our commitment to remain a partner of the communities we serve is unwavering, including our renewable energy initiatives.”
“With Johor Premium Outlets’ strategic location, we are a major destination for Singaporean shoppers and those traveling between Singapore and Johor. Our connection to the Singaporean market is key to the region’s retail and tourism synergy. With infrastructure dedicated to supporting the growing EV market, we are proud to claim the title of Malaysia’s and Southeast Asia’s largest EV hub. This aligns with both the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone’s sustainable goals and our commitment to eco-conscious development,” added Jean Marie.
The Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB) is the Malaysian government’s approach to decarbonise land transportation heading into 2030. As part of this policy, a national target of 7,000 AC and 500 DC charging points have been set.
SengTeong Chua, Managing Director of chargEV said, “ChargEV is delighted to collaborate with Genting Simon to create Southeast Asia’s largest fast-charging EV hub at Johor Premium Outlets, showcasing our first MW EV charging technology. This development elevates Johor Premium Outlets as a key player in sustainable tourism, strengthens Malaysia’s position as a leader in green mobility, and reinforces chargEV’s position as Malaysia’s leading charge point operator. Our initiative aligns seamlessly with the Government’s Low Carbon Nation Master Plan, reflecting our shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions and fostering a greener, more sustainable economy.”
First opened in December 2011, Johor Premium Outlets occupies 45 acres of land and boasts over 150 designer and name brands outlet stores. Earmarked as a Tourism NKEA under the Economic Transformation Programme to boost the economy via tourism, Johor
Premium Outlets has attracted millions of shoppers from Malaysia, Singapore and across the region, as well as contributed to the rapid advancement of Iskandar Malaysia by generating substantial economic linkages for the local community.
