ChargEV activates 60kW DC chargers at Lexus Subang Jaya and Toyota Autocity Ayer Keroh
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ChargEV has commissioned two 60kW DC chargers with dual CCS2 nozzles at Lexus Subang Jaya in Selangor and Toyota Autocity Ayer Keroh in Melaka, priced at RM1.30 per kWh. The deployment forms part of UMWT's plan to install 42 public charging points across 21 locations by the first half of 2027, with seven sites now complete and 38 points to be operated by ChargEV and four by JomCharge. The chargers are accessible via ChargEV, JomCharge and Gentari Go apps and are open to all EV brands.
Why it matters
The phased rollout demonstrates how automotive dealerships in Malaysia are becoming anchor sites for public charging infrastructure, with UMWT's multi-operator model offering procurement insights for CPOs seeking retail partnerships. The 21 location target by mid 2027 signals a scalable template for OEM-backed charging networks in Southeast Asia.
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- Original title
- “ChargEV turns on 60kW DC Chargers at Lexus Subang Jaya and Toyota Autocity Ayer Keroh”
- Published
- 22 October 2026
- Updated
- 25 October 2026
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- EV Charging
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- Malaysia
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