Porsche Malaysia recently doubled its high-performance charging capability to 350 kW in Porsche Centres across the country. In addition, a solar carport concept has been introduced at Porsche Centre Penang, reflecting Sime Darby’s commitment to the environment and its goal of reducing emissions by 30% by 2030. 
The upgraded charging facilities at all Porsche Centres in Malaysia feature twin-175 kW direct current (DC) chargers, which offer charging speeds of up to 350 kW, the first such charging capabilities to be available in a dealership facility. Porsche Malaysia aims to redefine the experience of owning an electric vehicle (EV) with these upgraded chargers. The charging time for a Taycan, for example, takes less than 23 minutes for a 5-80% state of charge (SoC) replenishment at maximum charging rate. 
The newly upgraded DC chargers are available exclusively for Porsche Taycan owners at Sime Darby Auto Performance and enable two Taycans to be charged simultaneously at up to 175 kW each. Porsche Centre Ara Damansara has a new Werk 1 lounge where customers can enjoy gourmet refreshments while waiting for their Taycan to be charged.
The high-performance 350 kW-capable charging facility is available at Porsche Centre Ara Damansara and Porsche Centre Penang. The upgraded twin-175 kW DC chargers will be available at Porsche Centre Sungai Besi and Porsche Centre Johor Bahru in June 2023. 
Porsche and Shell Recharge have also collaborated to create a 180 kW high-performance charging network across Malaysia, enabling long-distance journeys across the North-South Expressway (NSE) corridors in the country. The network links Malaysia to Singapore and Thailand and forms the longest EV-ready highway route in the Southeast Asian region. Porsche Taycan owners at Sime Darby Auto Performance are entitled to additional benefits on this network, such as complimentary Platinum subscriptions with exclusive charging rates and charging lot reservation benefits for convenient EV journeys and minimal charging downtime. 
In addition to elevating EV charging experiences, Porsche Malaysia is committed to sourcing renewable energy. A new solar panel carport has been installed at Porsche Centre Penang, a sunlight-capturing canopy that covers the open-air car park facility. With 151 panels generating up to 81.51 kWp, the new solar carport could lead to an average reduction in electricity consumption of 30%, supporting the company’s ambition to reduce its carbon footprint, even as more electrified Porsche offerings appear on the horizon. 
