EV Connection
EV Connection (EVC) is a Malaysian integrated EV charging infrastructure provider offering hardware, installation, charging network operations (JomCharge), BESS, and solar PV to automotive OEMs, commercial property owners, government agencies, and homeowners across Southeast Asia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersPetaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What EV Connection does
EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC) is a Malaysian integrated EV charging infrastructure company headquartered in Petaling Jaya, founded in 2016, operating across 13 Malaysian states and Singapore through an associate company (EVC Connection Pte Ltd). The company provides an end-to-end portfolio spanning AC chargers (7kW–22kW) and DC fast chargers (up to 350kW), certified installation services, the JomCharge charge-point-operator network and mobile application, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for commercial and highway sites, and solar PV systems for residential and commercial customers. Headcount is 51–100, the firm is privately held by its founders with Managing Director Ir Lee Yuen How, and no external institutional investor or parent company is identified in the source data.
The technology platform integrates hardware supply, certified installation, cloud-connected charge point operation, and the JomCharge consumer app supporting Touch n' Go, RFID, QR, and AutoCharge (plug-and-charge) authentication. JomCharge covers approximately 70% of EV charging locations in Malaysia via direct assets and roaming agreements with Gentari and ChargEV. EVC has installed Malaysia's first Tesla Supercharger (8 units, up to 250kW each at Pavilion KL), Southeast Asia's first 350kW public DC charger (X Park Sunway Serene), the first BESS-integrated highway charging station (Behrang R&R, 300kW/300kWh), and the first mobile EV charging vehicle (developed with BMW using repurposed i3/i8 and MINI battery modules). The company is the recommended EV charging partner for nearly every OEM operating in Malaysia, including Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, BYD, Porsche, Hyundai, Proton, Perodua, Chery, Audi, Bentley, Nissan, Volvo, Renault, KIA, Smart, MG, Mazda, Great Wall Motors, Mitsubishi, and UMW Toyota.
EVC's business model combines multiple revenue streams: hardware sales (AC units RM1,700–RM5,000+), installation services (RM1,900 per home unit), per-kWh charging fees and idle fees on the JomCharge network, BESS deployment under the Zero Capex Programme (EVC funds, owns, and operates, sharing savings with the host), residential and commercial solar PV installation, and subscription-based JomCharge Elite Membership. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales to automakers, property developers, government agencies, highway operators, and O&G companies; a self-serve e-commerce storefront for homeowners and SMBs; and the JomCharge mobile app for consumer charging. Strategic alliances with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Gentari, Maxis, Sunway Group, BMW, Alliance Bank, CelcomDigi, MBpj, Pro-net, and SP Mobility extend the firm's reach across automotive, energy, telecom, real estate, financial services, and government verticals. Cumulative operational metrics include 5,002 chargers installed, 237,345 charging sessions, and 1,142 metric tonnes of CO₂ offset.
EV Connection firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EV Connection
- Legal name
- EV Connection Sdn Bhd
- Website
- https://ev-connection.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- EV Connection (EVC) is a Malaysian integrated EV charging infrastructure provider offering hardware, installation, charging network operations (JomCharge), BESS, and solar PV to automotive OEMs, commercial property owners, government agencies, and homeowners across Southeast Asia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where EV Connection is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Petaling Jaya
- HQ country
- Malaysia
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices7 records
Markets served
EV Connection business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- EV Charging Hardware Sales: Sale of AC chargers (7kW–22kW), DC fast chargers, portable chargers, cables, and accessories through the EVC Online Store and third-party e-commerce platforms. Products include ABB TERRA, Kempower, EVC Lite, Obsidian, HAGER, and Teltonika TeltoCharge branded chargers, priced from RM1,700 to over RM5,000 per unit.
- Installation Services: Certified EV charger installation services for homeowners, condominiums, and commercial sites. Installation-only pricing at RM1,900 per unit for home chargers. Encompasses electrical assessment, compliance inspection, and commissioning.
- Charging Network Operations (JomCharge CPO): EVC operates as a Charge Point Operator (CPO) under the JomCharge brand, generating revenue from per-kWh charging sessions and per-minute idle fees. First CPO in Malaysia to introduce kWh-based pricing. Also offers subscription-based JomCharge Elite Membership plan with discounted charging rates.
- BESS Deployment & Energy Management: Deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems for commercial and industrial clients to reduce peak electricity charges and optimize time-of-use billing. Offered under the Zero Capex BESS Programme where EVC funds and maintains the system, with cost savings shared with the host facility.
- Solar PV Installation: Residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, installation, and maintenance. Services link solar generation with EV charging systems. Includes grid-connected and off-grid PV systems, with Net Energy Metering (NEM) scheme support in peninsular Malaysia and a RM12,000 Sarawak Energy subsidy programme for Sarawak residents.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | AC Chargers (EVC Lite, ABB Terra, Obsidian, HAGER, Teltonika) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | DC Fast Chargers (ABB Terra 54 CJ, Kempower Satellite, Kempower Movable) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Portable Chargers & Cables |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories & Safety Equipment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Home Charger Installation (Installation-Only) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Tesla Supercharger Sessions (Pavilion KL) |
| Subscription | Monthly | JomCharge Elite Membership |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Multi-year contract | Solar Referral Programme |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Multi-year contract | Zero Capex Programme |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels8 records
EV Connection product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EV Connection (EVC) is an integrated EV charging infrastructure provider in Malaysia, supplying and operating AC (7kW–22kW) and DC fast chargers (up to 350kW), certified installation services, and the JomCharge charge point operator (CPO) network with mobile app, RFID, QR, and AutoCharge payment. The company complements charging with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar PV systems, and Malaysia's first mobile EV charging vehicle, offering a Zero Capex Programme for commercial and government partners.
Product overview
EV Connection operates as an integrated EV charging infrastructure provider offering a unified ecosystem spanning hardware supply, installation, network operations, and cloud services. The core product is the JomCharge platform, a proprietary charging network accessible via mobile application that provides drivers access to the company's AC and DC charging stations across Malaysia. Hardware offerings include AC chargers from partners such as ABB, Kempower, and Teltonika, alongside DC fast chargers for commercial deployments. The company has expanded into complementary energy solutions including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar PV systems for both residential and commercial applications, with recent innovation including Southeast Asia's first BESS-powered charger. Installation services support deployment across homes, businesses, and condominiums. The product portfolio is unified through the JomCharge ecosystem which integrates the charging hardware with network access and payment processing capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- JomCharge: Digital charging network platform operated by EVC, providing access to EV charging stations across Malaysia.
Products and services
- JomCharge EV Charging Network (CPO Service) Subscription and usage-based EV charging network service that grants EV drivers access to EVC's charging infrastructure across Malaysia via iOS and Android apps. Supports Touch n' Go, RFID, QR code, and AutoCharge payment methods, with optional JomCharge Elite membership (first month free, 10% off) and Night Saver off-peak tariff. Roams with Gentari and ChargEV networks covering approximately 70% of Malaysia EV charging locations.
- AC EV Chargers (EVC Lite, ABB Terra AC, Obsidian, HAGER, Teltonika) Level 2 alternating current EV charging units (7kW–22kW) sold for residential, condominium, and commercial deployments. Branded options include EVC Lite, ABB Terra AC, Obsidian, HAGER, and Teltonika TeltoCharge, priced from RM1,700 (Type 2 Universal 7kW) up to RM5,599 (Teltonika with modem).
- DC Fast Chargers (ABB Terra 54 CJ, Kempower Satellite, Kempower Movable) Direct current fast and ultra-fast EV charging stations (up to 350kW) for commercial deployments, highway corridors, and high-traffic sites. Pricing available on request; includes the first 350kW public DC charger in Southeast Asia at X Park Sunway Serene.
- Certified EV Charger Installation Service Certified EV charger installation service for homeowners, condominiums, and commercial sites. Standardized at RM1,900 per home charger (includes electrical assessment, compliance inspection, and commissioning). Supports Tesla Wallbox, ABB Terra, Zhida Guardian, Teltonika, Mercedes-Benz Wallbox, BMW Wallbox, and Chery Omoda E5 installations.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Deployment Large-scale battery energy storage systems deployed at highway rest stops and commercial sites to buffer grid demand, enable fast DC charging in grid-constrained locations, and reduce peak electricity charges. Includes BESS installations at Behrang R&R, Ajil R&R, Senawang R&R, Perasing R&R, University of Reading Iskandar Puteri, Bangi Golf Resort, Setia Alam, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, and UTM Skudai. Offered under the Zero Capex BESS Programme where EVC funds and maintains the system.
- Solar PV System Design and Installation Residential and commercial solar photovoltaic system design, installation, and maintenance, linkable with EV charging. Includes grid-connected and off-grid PV systems, Net Energy Metering (NEM) scheme support in peninsular Malaysia, and a RM12,000 Sarawak Energy subsidy programme for Sarawak residents. Typical payback period of 5–8 years; up to 75% electricity bill savings for Sarawak residential customers with subsidy.
- Mobile EV Charging Vehicle (EV Powerbank) Service On-demand mobile EV charging service using a 30kW DC fast charger mounted on a Nissan Vanette platform powered by repurposed BMW and MINI EV batteries. Provides approximately 100km of range in 30 minutes or 40–50km in 15 minutes, serving events, stranded EVs, and areas without fixed charging infrastructure.
- EV Charging Accessories and Cables Supporting EV charging accessories sold via the EVC Online Store, including portable chargers (RM949), Type 2-Type 2 cables (RM999), Type 2-Type 1 cables (RM800–1,000), T1 to T2 adaptors (RM550), Type 1 Mode 2 chargers (RM1,799), BOMBA-certified EV fire blankets (RM1,800), and energy meters (RM383–7,368).
Quantifiable outcome
- 5,002 EV chargers installed across Malaysia
- +8 more outcomes
Companies that use EV Connection
Customer profileNamed customers41 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
EV Connection technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
EV Connection partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- SP Mobility (SP Group)minorEVC and SP Mobility launched a partnership to enhance cross-border EV charging experience between Malaysia and Singapore. This partnership enables EV drivers to access charging networks in both countries, facilitating interstate travel for electric vehicles.
- Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MBpj)minorMBpj targets installation of 1,000 EV chargers at strategic locations and public parking sites in partnership with EVC. This government partnership supports Malaysia's Net Zero 2050 targets and provides public EV charging access across the municipality.
- Alliance Bank MalaysiaminorJomCharge and Alliance Bank launched Malaysia's first virtual credit card for EV charging with exclusive rewards. The partnership provides Alliance Bank customers with special EV charging benefits and incentivizes EV adoption through financial rewards.
- CelcomDigiminorCelcomDigi collaborates with leading EV charge point operators including EVC to expand charging infrastructure nationwide. The telecommunications partnership leverages CelcomDigi's connectivity and customer reach to accelerate EV infrastructure deployment.
- Pro-netcorePro-net & EVC launched the Condominium EV Charging Infrastructure Programme offering free EV charger installation for 100 new condos and discounted charging rates at 70 existing condos across Malaysia. The programme removes financial barriers for property managers to adopt EV charging infrastructure.
- Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS)coreEVC & Gentari are the first CPOs in Sabah to receive a license for public installation of EV charging systems from the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS). This regulatory milestone enables legal deployment of public EV charging infrastructure in East Malaysia (Sabah state).
- Mercedes-Benz MalaysiacoreEVC announced a collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) and Gentari to accelerate EV adoption in Malaysia. The partnership aims to develop EV charging infrastructure at selected strategic locations across Malaysia, with value-added services including tailored charging subscription plans for Mercedes-Benz EV owners. Joint charging point operations to be developed by EVC & Gentari, providing range confidence for EV drivers on long-distance travel.
- GentaricoreEVC and Gentari jointly develop EV charging point operations at strategic locations across Malaysia. Gentari is a clean energy subsidiary providing the energy partnership alongside Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. The two companies also launched Malaysia's first solar and BESS-powered EV charging station at Behrang R&R (Northbound) along the North-South Expressway. The 300kW/300kWh BESS powers two Kempower DC chargers (200kW + 100kW) with four CCS2 charging bays.
- MaxiscoreMaxis provides 4G and 5G network connectivity solutions to EVC to support the eMobility needs of EV assets and infrastructure. The collaboration addresses three key challenges identified by EVC: connection reliability, ease of management, and cost competitiveness. Maxis delivers IoT connectivity with reliable coverage, an IoT analytics platform, and explores innovative digital solutions for the EV ecosystem. MoU exchange ceremony held at E-Mobility Asia (EMA) 2023.
- Sunway GroupcoreEVC signed an MoU with Sunway Group (Malaysian conglomerate) and Gentari to develop EV charging infrastructure. The collaboration leverages Sunway's extensive real estate portfolio including retail malls, hotels, commercial buildings, and residential properties to deploy EV charging facilities across Malaysia.
- BMW MalaysiacoreEVC and BMW collaborated to develop Malaysia's first mobile EV charging vehicle (EV powerbank) launched at Malaysia Autoshow 2023. The vehicle uses 16 repurposed BMW and MINI EV battery modules as its energy source, housed in a Nissan Vanette platform equipped with a 30kW DC fast charger. This innovative solution gives used EV batteries a second life while providing mobile charging capability.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EV Connection competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- NaaS (Newlinks Technology): NaaS is China's largest EV charging service platform and publicly traded on NASDAQ. Operates as an asset-light CPO platform with extensive network coverage — a relevant scaled comparable for EVC's JomCharge network aggregation model.
- ChargePoint: ChargePoint operates one of the largest global EV charging networks with 225K+ charging ports. While US-focused and not directly competing in Malaysia, it shares the same integrated hardware-plus-network-operator business model that EVC executes regionally.
- EVgo: EVgo is a US public EV fast-charging network operator focused on DC fast charging infrastructure. Comparable business model as a pure-play CPO, with similar revenue mix from charging session fees and hardware partnerships.
- Blink Charging: Blink Charging operates a global EV charging equipment and networked EV charging services business. Comparable vertically-integrated business model spanning equipment sales and network operations across multiple markets.
Others
- ABB E-mobility: ABB is a global EV charging hardware manufacturer (ABB Terra AC/DC) whose products are sold and installed by EVC. Functions as both a key supplier and adjacent peer in the integrated EV charging value chain.
- Kempower: Kempower is a Finnish DC fast charging hardware manufacturer whose chargers are deployed by EVC across Malaysian sites including the Behrang R&R BESS-powered station. Supplier relationship combined with product overlap in DC fast charging space.
Direct peers
- Gentari: Gentari is Petronas' clean energy subsidiary operating one of the largest EV charging networks in Malaysia. It is both a direct CPO competitor and a roaming/co-development partner of EV Connection, making it the closest peer in the Malaysian market.
- ChargEV: ChargEV is a major Malaysian CPO with roaming agreements via JomCharge. Operates a comparable public charging network across Malaysia with similar business model, making it a directly competitive peer in the same geography.
- Tesla Supercharger Network: Tesla operates its own proprietary Supercharger network in Malaysia, with EVC as the certified installation and operations partner. Tesla's vertical integration model represents both a partnership channel and a strategic threat to EVC's CPO economics.
Emerging players
- Wallbox: Wallbox is a global smart EV charging company offering residential and commercial chargers with cloud management software. Directly comparable in residential charger segment where EVC also competes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
EV Connection financial estimates
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EV Connection leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
EV Connection subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
EV Connection funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EV Connection M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EV Connection
What does EV Connection do?
EV Connection (EVC) is an integrated EV charging infrastructure provider in Malaysia, supplying and operating AC (7kW–22kW) and DC fast chargers (up to 350kW), certified installation services, and the JomCharge charge point operator (CPO) network with mobile app, RFID, QR, and AutoCharge payment. The company complements charging with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar PV systems, and Malaysia's first mobile EV charging vehicle, offering a Zero Capex Programme for commercial and government partners.
Is EV Connection a public or private company?
EV Connection is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was EV Connection founded?
EV Connection was founded in 2016. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is EV Connection based?
EV Connection is headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, in the Asia region.
How does EV Connection make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. EV Charging Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are installation Services, charging Network Operations (JomCharge CPO), BESS Deployment & Energy Management and solar PV Installation.
Who are EV Connection's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are NaaS (Newlinks Technology), ChargePoint, EVgo and Blink Charging. Others are ABB E-mobility and Kempower. Direct peers are Gentari, ChargEV and Tesla Supercharger Network. Wallbox is listed as an emerging player.
Does EV Connection have an API?
No public API is recorded for EV Connection.