ChargeEV charging hubs to Singapore through joint venture Yinson GreenTech and LHN Group
Yinson GreenTech (YGT) and Singapore-listed LHN Group, through its subsidiary LHN EVCO (LHNEV), have entered into a joint venture to bring ChargeEV charging centers and services to Singapore. This partnership will provide electric vehicle (EV) owners with easy and accessible cross-border charging between the two countries.
According to an official statement, both parties will work together to develop Singapore’s public charging infrastructure by identifying new locations for the installation of ChargeEV stations. Under the agreement, YGT will handle the commercialization, procurement, operation and development of the EV charging infrastructure.
Meanwhile, LHNEV (a subsidiary of LHN Energy) will undertake the installation and maintenance of the EV charging system, as well as provide customer support. ChargeEV’s first charging station in Singapore is located at 38 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park, which was launched during the signing ceremony on March 31, 2023.
Through the ChargeEV app featuring one-step payment activation, EV owners will be able to access upcoming charging stations in Singapore. In addition to the station already established in Ang Mo Kio, the Kallang Bahru, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Mount Elizabeth Link and 43 Keppel Road locations will also have ChargeEV stations installed. With just one app, users can also use the network of 300 charging stations in Malaysia.
“YGT is delighted that our flagship ChargeEV, Malaysia’s largest EV charging operator, is expanding across the border into Singapore. Eirik Barclay, CEO of YGT said that YGT always works with like-minded partners.
“By partnering with LHN on the launch of the first cross-border charging network, we are reducing range anxiety across Singapore and Malaysia, making the transition to electric vehicles easier. . EV drivers from Singapore and Malaysia will now be able to move seamlessly across borders using the ChargeEV app to access our rapidly expanding network of fast and reliable charging stations,” he added. .
“This joint venture is a great opportunity to strengthen relationships with like-minded organizations, as LHN Group and its subsidiary, LHN Energy, are further committed to building a sustainable Singapore. for our future generations,” commented Kelvin Lim, chief executive officer and group manager. Director of LHN Group.
“This EV charging hub represents an important milestone in the Group’s expansion roadmap, promising steady growth of our already expanding renewable energy portfolio – including our large scale photovoltaic system. We are excited about the future of this partnership and the potential for renewable energy projects to realize the Singapore Green Plan 2030,” he continued.
