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Battery depleted in your EV? BMW Malaysia introduces mobile charging vehicle with EV Connection

BMW Group Malaysia has unveiled the country’s first Mobile Charging Vehicle at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023. In partnership with EV Connection, BMW is introducing a second-life battery program that repurposes batteries from BMW and MINI electric vehicles that have reached the end of their life cycle.

The aim is to encourage the development of sustainable innovation and technological know-how sharing, as well as to repurpose automotive waste.

The prototype Mobile Charging Vehicle is powered by 16 repurposed BMW battery modules that have a State of Health of around 70%. The vehicle has a capacity of 20 kWh, which can provide up to 30 kVA three-phase AC power on demand.

The Mobile Charging Vehicle can be used to rescue up to two EVs, providing them with enough range to reach the nearest charging station, as well as power up to eight homes in disaster zones.

The second-life battery program is part of BMW Group Malaysia’s RE:GENERATE initiative, which aims to adopt circularity within the organization.

The company plans to repurpose all retired EV batteries to expand on their electrification possibilities, including high-voltage solutions such as an urban charging hub, roving generators for disaster zones, and rural electrification in the future.

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Sashi Ambi, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability of BMW Group Malaysia said, “The repurposing of these end-of-life batteries from our electrified vehicles essentially places them back into the loop to continue serving the EV ecosystem, after they have completed their lifecycle in our vehicles.

Sashi Ambi, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability of BMW Group Malaysia

“The closing of this loop recognises the significant value of the precious metals that are in our batteries, which are finite resources on this planet, and prolongs their use as much as possible before they are eventually retired. Our partnership with EV Connection addresses the crucial role we play as leaders in the field of electromobility to not only develop the EV landscape, but to do so in a way that is both circular and responsible,” he added.

Dr. Che Hang Seng, Technical Director at EV Connection Sdn Bhd said, “EV Connection is honoured to be part of this unprecedented innovative initiative with a trusted automotive brand such as BMW in the development of this mobile charger. It is our hope that we will be able to elevate the range anxiety of EV drivers and contribute towards driving the Electrified Mobility revolution in Malaysia.”

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