GoCar, Yinson GreenTech launch EV car sharing programme in Johor Bahru

GoCar Malaysia and drivEV from Yinson GreenTech have introduced an electric vehicle (EV) car sharing programme in Johor Bahru.

The programme offers the new AION Y Plus and Ora Good Cat, both of which are now available for booking at key locations in Johor Bahru.

According to GoCar Malaysia, the initiative aims to provide zero carbon mobility options for Johor Bahru residents and Singaporean visitors.

The company has also partnered with Handal Indah Sdn. Bhd. (HISB), a subsidiary of HI Mobility Berhad, to offer  convenient connections for commuters on the Electric Causeway Link buses.

Through the partnership, travellers arriving from Singapore can conveniently continue their journey within Johor Bahru using EVs that are available at Toppen Shopping Centre and other strategic locations near major bus drop-off points.

GoCar Malaysia’s Chief Executive Officer, Wong Hoe Mun, stated that the success of their EV sharing fleet in the Klang Valley demonstrates that zero-emission mobility is a practical and scalable solution for modern urban transport.

“By expanding this initiative to Johor Bahru, in collaboration with drivEV, we are taking another significant step toward reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable travel,” he said.

Managing Director of drivEV, Kelvin Soon, added, “This partnership with GoCar Malaysia exemplifies our commitment to making sustainable mobility more accessible and practical.

“By integrating electric cars into key locations in Johor Bahru, we are creating seamless, eco-friendly travel solutions for residents and visitors alike.”

The sharing rates for the Ora Good Cat in Johor Bahru start at RM24.90 per hour and RM199 per day, while the AION Y Plus is available from RM27.90 per hour or RM279 per day.

To celebrate the launch, users can book the AION Y Plus for five hours at an exclusive rate of just RM100 (excluding CDW, Flex, and SST) using the code “JBJOLT.”