Volvo and Sime Darby Swedish Auto join hands with Kota Permai Golf & Country Club; offering free EV charging to club members

KUALA LUMPUR: The leading Volvo franchise dealer in Malaysia, Sime Darby Swedish Auto, has partnered with Kota Permai Golf & Country Club to offer club members a unique electric vehicle experience. 

Under this first-of-its-kind collaboration, not only the latest electrified Volvo cars will be put on display but also two units of free-to-use 22kW AC charging stations will be strategically located at the club. The collab provides club members with easy access to EV charging infrastructure and expands EV accessibility, which showcases Volvo's commitment to becoming a fully-electric car brand by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2040.

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Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Retail and Distribution of Sime Darby Motors Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau, said, “While underscoring our commitment to sustainability and a low carbon environment, this partnership with KPGCC also allows us to tap new opportunities to expand our electrification journey through the inimitable Volvo Retail Experience that is now more accessible to club members. With the added support of convenient charging stations, we believe such initiatives can collectively further enable the shift in mindset towards greater EV adoption in the country.”

“We are excited to partner with Sime Darby Swedish Auto and Volvo Car Malaysia in spreading the EV culture through this exclusive arrangement for our members. Accessibility and convenience are key in raising EV awareness, and with Volvo cars known for sustainability and safe driving, the brand was an easy choice as KPGCC’s official car brand sponsor. It is without doubt this will be a most beneficial experience,” said Mr Tang Meng Loon, Director of KPGCC. 

Situated in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, the club is the perfect getaway for golf and recreational pleasures promising a healthy lifestyle. Designed by Ross Watson, the club’s 18-hole masterpiece has hosted numerous local and international tournaments since its opening in 1998. The club provides one of the finest golfing experiences in Asia and has gained recognition from industry leaders and the golf media across the globe.

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