Yinson GreenTech and PLUS Malaysia have begun work on the country’s first integrated EV charging hub on the North–South Expressway, sited at the Seremban southbound rest and service area.
The project aims to make long-distance electric travel simpler by pairing high-power charging with proper amenities rather than a token plug by the kerb.
The Seremban site is slated to open by early 2027, setting a template for further highway locations and signalling a shift from experimental charging points to full-service stops designed for EV drivers and their families.
The hub will house 20 DC fast-charging points, targeting 20–30 minutes for a typical top-up. Power comes from a dedicated 1.2 MW supply via a main switch station and transformer, with provision to scale up as EV numbers grow.
Facilities go beyond the charging service. Plans include the building of eight duplex retail and F&B units, a drive-thru, ample parking for all users, public toilets and a surau — the sort of services drivers already expect at busy R&Rs.
A groundbreaking ceremony brought together Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, senior officials from the Works Ministry and Malaysian Highway Authority, and executives from Yinson GreenTech and PLUS.
The event also unveiled Terra chargEV, a joint venture between Yinson GreenTech and PLUS that will roll out a connected network of similar hubs along key highways to back Malaysia’s low-carbon mobility plans.
“This is about convenience, speed and reliability,” said Lim Chern Yuan, Yinson GreenTech’s chief executive. “Well-placed hubs can ease range anxiety and help more Malaysians choose electric.”
