PRG to build EV charging stations

SEPANG: PRG Holdings Bhd, a company involved in property development, construction and manufacturing, is investing an undisclosed amount in providing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations over a twoyear period as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.

The company kicked off its plan, which lacks implementation details, with a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with SunSuria Bhd’s subsidiary for one station at Sunsuria City.

Asked on the rationale behind the move, PRG managing director (property and construction) Datuk Alex Wee Cheng Kwan said it is part of its green initiative to promote sustainable mobility through alternative methods, while also aiming to reduce car emissions in the country.

As part of this initiative, PRG is looking to deploy some 20 to 30 EV charging stations at various locations.

For starters, PRG via its subsidiary Premier Electrify Sdn Bhd has deployed an EV charging station at Sunsuria City in Sepang, which is one of the areas of focus for the installation of these stations.

The company intends to install more units within the vicinity of its own development projects, namely Picasso Residence in Jalan Jelatek and a residential apartment project in Subang U5, other parts of Sunsuria City, the Klang Valley and beyond.

“Going forward, we do not discount the possibility of working with highway operators, petrol stations, mall owners, car dealers, national airports and commercial buildings for such initiative,” Wee said.

The charging stations are sourced from Tan Chong Group’s First Energy Networks Sdn Bhd and can cost up to RM12,000 per unit.

Under the MoC with Sunsuria City Sdn Bhd, Premier Electrify will install a charging station at its own cost and Sunsuria City will bear the cost of electricity and provide the space measuring to the size of one parking bay for the set up.

Customers will not be charged for using the charging station to charge their vehicles.