Find EV Charging Outlets Near You
Electric vehicles are becoming a common sight on our roads as an increasing number of consumers continue to choose one instead of an ICE option to replace their aging ones. But where do you find a place to recharge the battery? While petrol stations litter the country, finding a charging station to top up your EV’s “juice” is a far more challenging endeavor.
The infrastructure, though expanding at an accelerated rate, still cannot match the established network of petrol stations. Since EVs take a lot longer to “refill” compared to a regular ICE car, it would be best to know where exactly each one is, to plan an efficient trip.
That’s why it would be prudent to have one of the following apps installed on your smartphone. They give you access to EV charger locations throughout the country, enabling you to find the one nearest to you within seconds.
JOMCharge
Available for both iOS and Android, it allows you access to its network of over 100 charging DC fast charging, Level 2 outlets around the country. JOMCharge, operated by EV Connections Sdn Bhd, is more than just a locator app. You can also use it to charge your vehicle and pay for the electricity you’ve consumed from the comfort of your own smartphone.
The app will also send you notification on the charging status, so you’ll know how well it’s progressing while you wait. Once the vehicle has achieved a full charge, the app will send you notification to help you get back on the road as quickly as possible. The app also has a list of vehicles that are compatible with its chargers. If you want to identify a JOMCharge outlet, look for an id with a “jom” prefix.
Setel
It’s an all in-one-app for your vehicle. Setel can be used to pay for fuel, parking, purchase vehicle insurance, renew road tax and call for auto assistance. Lately, it’s been allowed to help you locate and activate supported network of EV chargers. It’s available for both iOS and Android platforms.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Petronas Dagangan Berhad, Setel is a fantastic way to handle your automotive needs for both ICE and EV vehicles.
In case you didn’t know, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd signed a tripartite roaming agreement with EV Connection Sdn Bhd and Yinson GreenTech (YGT) through its subsidiary, Green EV Charge Sdn Bhd to enable cross-tracking and cross-access charging of electric vehicles (EV) with Gentari (via Setel), JomCharge and chargEV mobile apps.
This gives users access to over 550 charging points across the country. Gentari operates 150, ChargeEV has close to 300 while JomCharge services 100+ dedicated EV chargers.
PlugShare
PlugShare is available as an app on smartphone platforms and accessible via any web browser. It offers an extensive network of public charging stations available throughout the country. It allows you to filter by connection type, charging speed and find ones that offer amenities like restrooms and snack outlets.
The app lets you know the ones that are available to you, so that you don’t waste time going to an outlet that is out of order.
ChargEV
Run by Yinson GreenTech Malaysia, the ChargEV app provides a list of about 400+ charging outlets that you can access. They support all EVs sold in Malaysia that feature Type 2, CCS-2 or CHAdeMO connectors. You will need to register to link your membership with your profile.
ParkEasy
ParkEasy, a member of the Shell Group, allows you access to charging outlets that include supported Shell stations nationwide. The app can also be used to reserve parking slots at selected areas. If one’s empty, you can choose to reserve said slot until you arrive (it can be held for a maximum of one hour).
Charging rates and prices may differ depending on location, so it’s best to examine what you must pay before beginning the charging process. If you haven’t taken the plunge to purchase an EV, look at our comparison article on the BYD Dolphin and MG4 EV, which are some of the cheapest electric cars that you can currently buy in Malaysia.
