PENANG, 9th January 2024 – Island 88 Powers Up the Future by proudly announcing the launch of its brand-new BMW i EV Charging Station, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future for both the mall and its community.
Located conveniently at the Island 88 sub-Basement, the new station boasts 3 unit 7.4kWh AC charger and First 60kWh DC chargers in Tanjong Tokong, offering drivers a fast and efficient way to power up their vehicles while enjoying their shopping activities at Island 88.
L-R: Mr. Chong Yew Hong, representative of EVC, Mr. Philip Law, Managing Director of Island 88, YB Joshua Woo, ADUN Pulau Tikus, Mr. Tan Kan Kin, Managing Director of Tian Siang Premium Auto
“Installing EV charging station at Island 88 is timely as there are more electric cars in Penang now. In fact, more charging stations with faster charging duration have to be set up statewide.” — YB Joshua Woo Sze Zeng, ADUN Pulau Tikus
“We are thrilled to provide our environmentally conscious customers with this exciting new amenity,” added by Mr. Philip Law, Managing Director of Island 88. “By installing EV charging stations, we are not only supporting the growing adoption of electric vehicles, but also demonstrating our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and creating a more sustainable future for our community. Aside from this, we are going toward environmentally friendly buildings, towards green building index, in pipe line installation solar panel project and more go green efforts in 2024”
Together with Island 88 today, YB Joshua Woo, State Assemblyman of ADUN Pulau Tikus, BMW Tian Siang, and JomCharge for gracing our launching today.
EVC Managing Director, Ir Lee Yuen How highlighted, “Our aim is to facilitate the installation of more DCFC EV charging stations across Malaysia especially in Penang whereby EV facilities here are still scarce. This, in turn, will increase range confidence and the desire to adopt EVs and represents a significant step forward into our efforts, together with our partner at Tian Siang Premium Auto to boost the growth of the EV ecosystem in Malaysia.”
Tian Siang Premium Auto’s Dealer Principal, Mr. Tan Ka Kin said the new charging facilities at Island 88 marks the first collaboration with EVC.
“The new BMW charging stations, developed in partnership with JomCharge, boast advanced technology and user-friendly features to enhance the overall EV charging experience. These stations are strategically positioned at Island 88 to cater to the growing demand for electric mobility, ensuring that EV drivers can charge their vehicles quickly and efficiently,” he said.
While showing the invited Guests around the new wing of Island 88, Mr Philip Law said, “The public will have new shopping experience in first quarter of 2024 with opening of our New Wing with few outlets opening Venti Restaurant, Juice 360, Sky 7 Hutong Café, Oon Kee Outlet,
Traditional Korean Restaurant, Gimbap Brothers, BL Furnishing, Mili Pilates, Kakitoys, Bear Go Bare and more to come”.
