Johor Bahru and Singapore, 28 August 2024 – EV Connection (EVC), the operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging network JomCharge, has launched a partnership with Singapore’s SP Mobility – a subsidiary of SP Group (SP) – to enhance the EV charging experience on both sides of the Causeway. The launch event was held at Sutera Mall, a very popular destination for both local Malaysians and Singaporeans alike in Johor Bahru. 

The cross-border collaboration enables JomCharge app users in Malaysia to charge their vehicles using SP’s network in Singapore, while SP users can also use JomCharge’s chargers when in Malaysia. This will offer greater accessibility to EV drivers and eradicate range anxiety by promoting the ease of cross-border charging. 

Forging this partnership is especially pertinent as both nations have seen a rise in EV adoption rates. Malaysian EV sales in the first half of 2024 were up almost 150 per cent compared to the same period last year, while the latest figures in Singapore up till May revealed that one in three new cars registered in the city-state were EVs, almost double the 2023 figures. 

The partnership’s first phase will allow users on both apps to purchase credits that can be utilised across the Causeway. These credits will initially be made available to Aion customers in Malaysia and Singapore. Aion drivers in Malaysia can purchase SP credits for use in Singapore via an Aion dealer. An EV charging account will then be created on the SP app, and the credits will be available for use once the users complete the account set up and activate the credits. For Singapore-based drivers, JomCharge charging credits will initially be bundled with the sales of new Aion cars. SP users will have to download the JomCharge app and sign up for an account, where the charging credits will be uploaded for use at JomCharge’s chargers in Malaysia. 

Future plans include offering credits through other platforms and potentially directly to the public, and eventually, it will culminate in integrated roaming capabilities, where users will only be required to download either the JomCharge or SP app to locate available EV chargers in Malaysia and Singapore, start a charging session, and make payments. 

“EVC is excited to partner with SP in making the cross-border charging experience more seamless. The huge uptick in EV adoption in both countries, coupled with the fact that the Causeway is one of the world’s most heavily traversed borders makes this partnership even more timely,” said EVC Managing Director Ir. Lee Yuen How. 

“We have received a lot of feedback from our users indicating the need for a more seamless cross- border EV charging experience, and we hope that this partnership ensures this. We are also in the midst of working on a second phase which will allow roaming across both platforms,” said EVC Technical Director Dr. Che Hang Seng. 

Dean Cher, SP Group’s Head of Mobility, said: “Our partnership today arises from our response to our customers’ feedback for solutions when they travel to Malaysia. Teaming up with an experienced and established EV charging provider like EVC enables us to bring greater convenience to EV drivers in both Singapore and Malaysia. Our combined Singapore and Malaysia charging network is extensive and this partnership will further strengthen the growing cross-border EV ecosystem and encourage more people in our respective countries to embrace EVs in the shift towards a low-carbon future.” 

Aion drivers in Malaysia who are interested in purchasing SP credits for use in Singapore can email EVC at support@ev-connection.com or simply call +603-7887-2912, while Singapore EV drivers interested in purchasing JomCharge credits for use in Malaysia can email emobility@spgroup.com.sg to indicate your interest. 

EV Connection is a leading EV charging company in Malaysia, with an integrated EV charger portfolio spanning supply, installation, operation, maintenance and R&D. It operates the JomCharge app, one of the largest EV charging networks in Malaysia. It also provides a one stop solution for commercial clients interested in implementing EV solutions into their business and have served thousands of homeowners looking to install EV chargers at their houses / offices.  

SP currently operates one of Singapore’s largest public EV charging networks with over 1,600 charging points across more than 400 locations. SP also operates the largest number of direct current (DC) fast chargers in Singapore – close to 20 per cent of SP’s network are DC chargers that can provide drivers with a quick charge in just 30 minutes.