KUALA LUMPUR (June 1): Wallbox, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, is partnering Sime Darby Bhd to accelerate EV adoption in Malaysia.

According to a statement on Wednesday (June 1), Mecomb Malaysia, a subsidiary of Sime Darby Bhd, will distribute a range of Wallbox products that will be one of the preferred AC (alternating current) charging solutions for Sime Darby Motors under the agreement.

This partnership would also help to boost the development of the EV ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region, Sime Darby and Wallbox said in the joint statement.

Mecomb Malaysia managing director Ooi Sim Mun said he is looking forward to grow this partnership within Malaysia and expand it across Asia-Pacific later.

“We are delighted to partner Wallbox to offer premium compact EV solutions,” he said.

Meanwhile, Wallbox vice-president of sales Moises Barea said Sime Darby's commitment to sustainability goes beyond charging solutions, encompassing the entire EV ecosystem.

“As always, our goal continues to be to provide consumer-friendly products that are well received by customers around the globe. We are delighted to team up with Sime Darby as we continue to expand our EV solutions across Malaysia,” he said.

Sime Darby is offering end-to-end solutions for the EV market via Sime Darby Motors as well as the supply and installation of EV chargers and EV charging solutions via Mecomb in Malaysia in line with the conglomerate's sustainability blueprint which targets to have more than 50% energy-efficient products in its portfolio by 2025.

Wallbox creates advanced EV charging and energy management systems, redefining users’ relationship to the grid, but its broader mission is to empower users to control consumption, save money, and live more sustainably.