BMW iX, new BMW i Charging facility arrives in Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever BMW iX and a new BMW i Charging facility arrives in Sarawak at the at Regas Premium Auto Kuching dealership.

"2022 will be a momentous year for us at BMW Group Malaysia as we gear towards an electrified offensive that will transform the local automotive landscape to one that is electrifying and sustainable," said BMW Group Malaysia managing director said Hans de Visser on the collaboration between the German automaker and Regas Premium.

"The arrival of the first-ever BMW iX, as well as the installation of a new BMW i DC Fast Charging facility at Regas Premium Auto Kuching are testament to this approach, and we are thrilled for our customers in Sarawak to experience sheer electric driving pleasure at its finest," he said.

"As such, it is important that we continue working closely with all our stakeholders, especially our dealers, to ensure that essential charging infrastructures are in place to accelerate this shift across the country," he added.

Sarawak deputy chief minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who officiated the unveiling of the new charging facility, said the confidence shown by BMW Group Malaysia and Regas Group on the viability of electrifying the automotive industry aligns with the state's goals for sustainable mobility.

He also hopes to see more automakers taking inspiration from this move and to collaboratively work in bringing up the ecosystem for electromobility in Sarawak.

"This development of better infrastructure to accelerate the uptake of electromobility amongst motorists in Sarawak is a move that we warmly welcome from all stakeholders in the industry," he added.

Regas Premium Auto marketing manager Jolene Tay added that the arrival of the all-electric BMW iX is also timely as customer interest and appreciation for electrified vehicles is steadily rising in East Malaysia.

"We are honoured to be able to represent the Future of Electrified Mobility here on behalf of BMW Group Malaysia as the only authorised BMW dealer in Sarawak. The installation of the new BMW i DC Fast Charger is one of only two DC fast charging facilities currently available in the state," she added.