ECORIDE To Set-Up And Operate EV Chargers At MYDIN Outlets

An agreement was signed between ECORIDE Sdn. Bhd. (ECORIDE) and retail giant Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad (MYDIN) on 14th Oct during the International Electric Mobility Showcase (IEMS) 2022 at IGEM 2022. 

The agreement gives ECORIDE through its SHIFT EV Infrastructure programme, a one year “Exclusive Right '' to operate all EV charging stations at selected Mydin branches throughout Malaysia. 

The first installation of this EV chargers would be carried out at MYDIN Mutiara Rini, Johor Bahru, Johor in December 2022 followed by MYDIN Pelangi Indah, Johor Bahru, Johor and MYDIN Taman Rinting, Johor Bahru to complete the Southern outlets. Other MYDIN outlets in the Central region such as MYDIN USJ would come in the near future.

ECORIDE MD, Tuan Syed Ahmad with MYDIN's Mohd Azwan entering the 1 year exclusive agreement. 

Tuan Syed Ahmad bin Syed Mustafa, ECORIDE’s Managing Director said, “Today mark another milestone of our effort to provide seamless end-to-end EV experience in Malaysia. The transition to an electric fleet can be a challenge. Businesses and operators normally don’t know where to begin. We want to change that by offering a holistic solution that is bespoke to their business and operational needs. From choosing the right vehicles to charging infrastructure, we can deliver the simplicity and scalability for businesses in electrifying their fleet. This partnership is one of our efforts as an agent of change to transform the mobility sector and will also enhance the value of MYDIN to its customers by integrating a sustainable mobility ecosystem in their shopping experience.” 

With this ecosystem project with Mydin, ECORIDE pledges to deliver a sustainable impact to the EV community.

“MYDIN recognises the national agenda of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and keeps the interest to explore better integration of ESG in strategizing our business forward. The collaboration with ECORIDE today is the manifestation of our commitment towards the national zero carbon emission aspiration through the green initiatives and we affirm to take the roadmap further across all MYDIN malls in future”, said Mohd Azwan bin Ahimmat, MYDIN’s Property & Finance Director.