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Pro-Net, EVC launch condominium EV charging infrastructure programme

PRO-NET and EV Connection (EVC), operator of the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network JomCharge, today jointly launched the ‘PRONET-EVC Condominium EV Charging Infrastructure Programme’.

Under this programme, EVC will allocate funds for the installation of EV chargers at 100 condominiums that currently do not have any EV charging facilities.

Both parties will also work together to ensure competitive charging rates at around 70 condominiums already on the JomCharge network.

This marks an expansion of the existing collaboration between PRO-NET and EVC, which currently manages the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of home wall chargers for smart owners—having completed more than 400 installations to date.

Additionally, EVC’s JomCharge is integrated into PRO-NET’s charging network, featuring around 600 charging points and facilitating 2,000 charging sessions since the launch of smart vehicles.

Both parties also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today with regards to this programme, which has two main aims – first to ensure the availability of EV chargers at high-rise buildings and second to ensure the affordability of EV charging at these high-rise buildings in Malaysia.

The former is, of course, in line with supporting the government’s initiative to enhance the EV charging infrastructure in Malaysia and to achieve 10,000 charging points by the end of 2025.

The latter, bearing in mind that around 70% of Klang Valley citizens live in high-rise buildings, is to ensure that this group of people have access to EV charging at an affordable rate, which would in turn further catalyse EV adoption.

With regards to condominiums which currently do not have any EV charging facility, they can submit their interest to install these free EV chargers through the EVC website – this application will then be jointly assessed by EVC & PRO-NET.

Successful applicants will be eligible for a free package that includes EV chargers, infrastructure work required to set the chargers up, compliance costs, charger management system and porting onto the JomCharge network.

In fact, the condominium will also be eligible for a profit/revenue sharing mechanism via this programme. Charging rates are set at a very competitive RM 0.70 / kWh for these condominiums.

In terms of pricing for the aforementioned new condominiums and also for existing condominiums already on the JomCharge network, Proton e.MAS 7 users will get to enjoy an additional 10% off the prevailing charging rates from January 2025 onwards. This translates to a highly competitive rate of RM 0.63/kWh – nearly as affordable as the TNB residential tariff for landed property owners.

Similarly, users at existing condominiums with time-based charging rates will also benefit from this discount.

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smart #3 wins Best Compact Premium EV at COTY 2024

Smart Malaysia has announced that the smart #3 electric crossover has been awarded the title of Best Compact Premium EV at the 2024 Car of the Year (COTY) Awards organized by Carlist.my and Wapcar.

According to Zhang Qiang, the Chief Executive Officer of PRO-NET, “This award is a testament to our strong commitment to delivering an exceptional fully electric crossover experience for our customers.”

“The smart #3 has received an outstanding reception among Malaysians, and we are very grateful to the judges and the smart supporters for this recognition,” he further explained.

Officially launched in the middle of last year, the smart #3 is available in three main variants: Pro, Premium, and the sportier Brabus version.

The Pro and Premium variants are powered by a single rear-wheel-drive electric motor delivering 272 hp and 343 Nm of torque, while the Brabus variant features an additional electric motor on the front axle, bringing the total power output to 428 hp and 543 Nm.

As standard, the smart #3 offers a driving range of 455 km, or 415 km for the Brabus variant.

The smart #3 is priced from RM175,000 to RM255,000.

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Pro-Net to fully manage Proton e.MAS brand

In addition to smart, Proton’s wholly-owned subsidiary Pro-Net will take under its wing the Proton e.MAS EV brand, which was officially launched on June 12, 2024.

In an official statement, Pro-Net said it is tasked with the crucial responsibilities of establishing the e.MAS brand, enhancing its market presence, and preparing for upcoming product launches.

Pro-Net’s roles roles include recruiting a dedicated team, setting up a robust dealer network, and fostering partnerships with charging providers to ensure a seamless EV ecosystem.

With a proven track record from successfully launching the smart #1, currently a top contender in the premium SUV segment, and the impending introduction of the smart #3, the company is well-equipped to champion the e.MAS brand.

The Pro-Net team The team leverages its well-established networks, digital platforms, and expert personnel to ensure that e.MAS not only matches but surpasses the success seen with the smart models in the EV landscape.

Dr Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Officer of Proton, expressed confidence in Pro-Net’s capabilities.

“The expertise Pro-Net has developed over the past two years positions us uniquely to elevate Proton e.MAS to the forefront of the EV industry.

“Our future customers will benefit from a holistic range of services that not only meet but exceed their expectations, similar to the premium experience provided to smart vehicle owners,” Dr. Li said.

The excitement surrounding the e.MAS brand was evident as over 25,000 participants entered the recent contest to guess the new brand name.. The winners are as follows:

  • Grand Prize of RM5,000 – Puteri Hanna Batrisha binti Ibrahim
  • Runner-up Prize of RM1,500 – Noor Hidayah Binti Mohd Rodzi
  • Third Prize of RM1,000 – Ahmad Norrizzuan Bin Noor Azhar

Pro-Net also announced that e.MAS’s official social media accounts are now live under the username “Proton e.MAS Cars” for Facebook and Xiaohongshu, and “@protonemasofficial” for Instagram and TikTok.

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Pro-Net expands charging network, now has 36 bays in 9 states

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In response to the growing demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), Pro-Net has announced the expansion of its charging infrastructure network.

Since the introduction of a DC Charger at Proton’s headquarters in October last year, Pro-Net has taken proactive steps to expand the charging infrastructure across its Proton Edar dealerships.

Collaborating with partner Gentari, the organisation has deployed six DC chargers, totaling 12 charging bays, with each bay equipped with two nozzles. This rollout includes 50 kW, 100 kW, and 120 kW chargers, as well as three 60 kW chargers.

This is in addition to the chargers at existing smart dealerships, which include 5 DC chargers and 13 AC chargers, making it a total of 22 charging bays across Peninsular Malaysia.

Pro-Net said it has imminent plans to introduce additional charging infrastructure as part of its dealership expansion network in Sabah.

Currently, over 70% of public charging points are accessible through the Hello smart App, thanks to strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as chargEV, JomCharge, and Gentari.

The app allows users to effortlessly access the charging map from Proton Edar and Smart Malaysia dealerships.