Full Charge Ahead. BMW i Charging Stations unveiled at WEIL Hotel Ipoh!

April 2, 2018 benautobahn Off BMW,

On the 29th of March 2018 BMW Group Malaysia and Tian Siang Premium Auto had unveiled three new BMW i Charging Stations at the WEIL Hotel, Ipoh. These three new charging stations are the first in the state of Perak which further demonstrates the premium automaker’s commitment for future mobility in the country.

According to Mr. Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director and CEO of BMW Group Malaysia at the unveiling mentioned that the introduction of BMW i Charging Stations is not only to demonstrate BMW’s commitment to drive Future Mobility in the country but also to cater to the current owners of iPerformance models. Having charted an all-time high deliveries of iPerformance range of vehicles last year it is also important to the expand the accessibility of charging stations to the customers.

Mr. Tan Ka Kin, Dealer Principle of Tian Siang Premium Auto, meanwhile, added that in 2017 was a successful year for the premium dealership as they were able to deliver 400 BMW vehicles in the state of Perak whereby 45% of the sales were BMW iPerformance vehicles. That was when the decision was made to work together with their premium partners to further develop the charging infrastructure in the state.

Speaking at the launch, Mr.Liew Yu-Wei, Executive Director of WEIL Hotel Ipoh said,” At WEIL, we are dedicated to satisfying our customers through authentic best-in-class hospitality, a believe similar to its premium partner Tian Siang Premium Auto. With the addition of BMW i Charging Stations will further provide our guest with a truly connected lifestyle”.

The three new BMW iCharging Stations in Ipoh arrives following the introduction of BMW iCharging Stations at Holiday Inn Melaka by Seng HOE Premium Motors, and at CityONE Megamall Kuching by Regas Premium Auto Sarawak.

BMW Group Malaysia’s portfolio of Visionary Mobility with the BMW iPerformance vehicles are also supported by the ChargeEV platform through its partnership with the Malaysia Green Technology Corporation.

The BMW ChargeNow service, which is offered as part of the BMW 360° Electric program, grants straightforward access to partner charging stations like ChargeEV, where customers can enjoy 24/7 support and access to all charging locations in ChargeEV’s growing network which currently offered more than 270 charging facilities nationwide.

And yes, all plug-in hybrid vehicles from every make are welcomed to use these BMW charging stations as well. Just be considerate and park your car elsewhere once it is fully charged just so others could make full use of their plug-in hybrid vehicles as well.