In the process of entering the Malaysian market, Tesla plans to make substantial investments in establishing a network of Supercharger fast-charging stations at strategically chosen sites in the country. While they initially pinpointed 10 locations for this purpose, it was revealed during the Model Y launch event yesterday that this number has now been extended to 12.
The first Supercharger station has already been unveiled, situated in the B1 basement parking area of Pavilion KL. This indoor station comprises eight V3 Superchargers, each capable of delivering up to 250 kW of DC fast charging.
In addition to this, previously identified general locations encompass five spots within the Klang Valley, including Dengkil and Petaling Jaya in Selangor, as well as Bukit Jalil and two other sites in Kuala Lumpur. Two more will be established in the northern region, specifically in Ipoh and Perai in Penang, while the southern region is slated to have two locations—one in Negeri Sembilan and the other in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
For a clearer understanding of the specific locations, you can refer to the property developers collaborating with Tesla. During the launch event, Tesla disclosed its partnerships with companies like Gamuda, Sunway, MRCB, and Quill, the latter being the latest addition to the existing list of locations.
By following the model seen at Pavilion KL, you can get a general sense of where the Superchargers will be situated, typically within malls and buildings in these locations. This approach also streamlines the setup process, as these buildings already have existing infrastructure in place, eliminating the need to start from scratch.
The company has also included Levn Capital among its partners, indicating a potential connection to the Supercharger location in Negeri Sembilan. Levn Capital is currently overseeing the development of Pedas RSA, which is the nation's inaugural privately-run rest and recreation facility.
Situated in Negeri Sembilan, precisely at KM 241 on the PLUS highway, the Pedas RSA is poised to house an electric vehicle (EV) charging hub designed to accommodate widespread high-speed charging. This represents the inaugural flagship development under the Electric Vehicle Charging Corridor (EVCCTM) initiative.
Regarding the charging rates for its Superchargers, the specific details have not been disclosed yet, given that the Pavilion KL network is not operational at this time. However, it is anticipated that the pricing structure, including potential idle time penalties, will align with the approach observed in other markets where Tesla is already established, such as Singapore.
As indicated by markings on the bay floor, the Superchargers at the Pavilion KL site will initially be exclusively accessible to Tesla vehicles. Nevertheless, Tesla is obligated to allocate a minimum of 30% of its chargers for public use and other EVs from different manufacturers. Given the initial requirement of installing at least 50 units of DC fast chargers, this should result in approximately 15 units being made available to the public. However, there is no indication as to when this transition will take place.
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