Tian Siang Premium Auto and Vasolar partner to Drive Solar Solutions for Electromobility

In a landmark move in advancing sustainable and responsible mobility, Tian Siang Premium Auto partners Vasolar, a leading solar panel technology company in Malaysia. The collaboration marks a significant step forward for sustainable mobility solutions in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia, offering electric vehicle (EV) owners the opportunity for home charging of their vehicles through solar energy.

Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “We are thrilled to support Tian Siang Premium Auto, our largest dealer representative in Perak and Penang, in their progressive initiative to drive the adoption of renewable energy solutions amongst their customer base in the region. This unprecedented move is truly in line with our vision and strategy for electrification in Malaysia. I hope this partnership becomes a benchmark for the growing EV landscape here and inspires more industry players to join the fore in advancing renewable energy solutions alongside the promotion of EVs in the country.”

Tian Siang Premium Auto, in partnership with Vasolar, is offering a complimentary 4.4 kWp rooftop solar panel worth RM20,000 with a purchase of selected BMW Electric Vehicle (EV) & PHEV model. The complimentary offering – installed by Vasolar, comes with 25-year of Performance warranty, 12-year PV Module warranty, 10-year Inverter warranty, and 3-year Workmanship warranty.

Tan Ka Kin, Managing Director of Tian Siang Premium Auto said, “We have always believed that sustainable mobility as well as the experience of future mobility are a shared responsibility in this industry. As we continue to realise our vision of an electric future, in line with that of the BMW Group’s, this collaboration aims to further reduce dependency on traditional energy grids and pivot to renewable options to significantly lower the carbon footprint of EV drivers in Malaysia.”

Vasolar, a subsidiary company of Boilermech Holdings Berhad, is a leading organisation in Malaysia that specialises in the field of solar energy for residential homes, commercial buildings, and industrial factories. Gan Chih Soon, Director of TERA VA Sdn Bhd (VASOLAR) said, “We are excited to collaborate with Tian Siang Premium Auto to present this special offering that will enable BMW EV owners to enjoy cost-free electricity when charging their BMW EVs with solar energy. With this initiative, we hope to also promote energy self-sufficiency amongst Malaysians, allowing owners to rely on clean energy sources in their daily lives.”

The partnership between Tian Siang Premium Auto and Vasolar is driven by a shared vision of combining cutting-edge BMW EV technology with renewable energy solutions for charging. This collaboration aims to provide total responsible energy solutions for the customer experience to develop integrated solar charging systems for their electric vehicles from BMW, enabling a more carbon footprint responsible lifestyle.

In the same vein, BMW Group Malaysia has also made over 1,000 charging facilities available in its network thus far. Access to over 400 of these facilities provided are through partnerships with ChargEV and Yinson Greentech, while the partnership with JomCharge enables access to over 100 charging facilities, Gentari with over 150 facilities as well as approximately 160 facilities from new partners such as Shell Recharge with ParkEasy, ChargeN’Go, ChargeSini, Go To-U and FlexiParking. Over 100 BMW i and MINI charging facilities are also available at most authorised dealerships, as well as partnering venues across the country, with more to come as part of the strategic infrastructure expansion plan set for the year ahead.

This special offer by Tian Siang Premium Auto is now available until 30th September 2023. For more information, customers may visit their preferred Tian Siang Premium Auto showroom in Butterworth or Ipoh.