Gentari and BYD Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of high-power BYD Flash Charging technology in Malaysia, potentially bringing significantly faster EV charging to the country.
Signed in Shenzhen, China, on 21 October 2026, the agreement will also examine the use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support charging infrastructure and improve the charging experience for Malaysian EV owners.
BYD Flash Charging can deliver approximately 400km of driving range in as little as five minutes for compatible vehicles under optimal conditions. However, the proposed Malaysian rollout remains at the exploration stage, with both parties set to assess suitable locations, technical requirements and commercial feasibility.
High-power charging planned for key routes
Under the MoU, Gentari and BYD Malaysia will identify potential sites for Flash Charging stations, including intercity routes connecting major population centres.
The assessment will cover power supply infrastructure, battery energy storage requirements, project development and possible operating models for a wider deployment.
The two companies will also explore opportunities in renewable energy generation and energy storage, combining Gentari’s clean energy expertise with BYD’s battery and technology capabilities.
Gentari currently operates more than 600 EV charging points in Malaysia. Through its Gentari Go Roaming Hub, users can also access around 18,000 charging points across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and India.
Gentari group CEO Sushil Purohit said the next phase of EV adoption would depend not only on charging speed but also on the availability, reliability and location of charging facilities.
BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division general manager Liu Xueliang said Malaysia was an important market as the company expands its Flash Charging technology beyond its home market.
BYD Malaysia managing director Jacob Ma added that improving charging convenience was part of the company’s wider effort to build a more complete EV ownership ecosystem.
Malaysia’s EV market continues to grow
The proposed collaboration comes amid rising EV adoption in Malaysia. The companies cited 53,537 new EV registrations in the first nine months of 2026, representing a 98.8% increase compared with the same period last year.
The growth also supports Malaysia’s ambition to establish 30,000 public EV charging points nationwide by 2030.
If deployed locally, BYD Flash Charging could help reduce charging stops, particularly on longer journeys. However, actual charging speeds and the range added will depend on vehicle compatibility, battery conditions, charging infrastructure and other operating factors.
