PLUS Malaysia Berhad and Yinson GreenTech Malaysia through their respective subsidiaries Terra PLUS Sdn Bhd and Green EV Charge Sdn Bhd (GEV), have signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate integrated retail and electrical vehicle (EV) charging hubs at selected locations along the North-South Expressway (NSE).

PLUS said in a statement on Wednesday that the first development will be at the Seremban Rest and Service Area (Southbound) (Seremban R&R), marking a significant milestone in transforming highway into future-ready destinations that meet the evolving needs of EV users.

Through the joint-venture, PLUS will lead the development and management of the hub’s commercial retail and food and beverages (F&B) components to elevate the overall user experience, whilst Yinson GreenTech will be responsible for the installation, operation, and management of EV chargers.

These hubs will boost the EV charging experience, differentiating from other EV charging infrastructure by offering a complete stopover experience – featuring reliable, direct current (DC) fast chargers alongside a vibrant retail and F&B offerings for EV owners to enjoy while their vehicles charge.

The hubs will accelerate Malaysia’s ambition of achieving net zero emissions target by 2050, as outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap and playing an important role in strengthening the nation’s EV infrastructure, contributing towards a reliable corridor along key travel routes.

The Seremban R&R EV Hub will be the first of such Hubs along the NSE and is expected to be ready by 2027.

To date, 112 DC fast charging points have been energized on PLUS highways, exceeding 2025 target.

“This collaboration marks a strategic milestone in supporting the national Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint 2030 (LCMB) and our aspirations towards a sustainable and smart highway for enhanced travel experience for our highway customers,” said Nik Airina Nik Jaffar, PLUS Managing Director.

The hub, which is the first of its kind in the nation, will be pioneered on PLUS’ highway.

The hub serves beyond just providing EV charging facilities and represents a transformative step forward in integrating mobility and lifestyle services for our highway customers, setting new standards for rest and service areas.

“We are delighted to be collaborating with PLUS to realise our shared goal of making EV chargers more easily accessible,” said Lim Chern Yuan, Yinson GreenTech Chief Executive Officer.

“The hubs that we are developing aim to resolve the current challenges faced by EV drivers,

“With high speed and dependable chargers deployed at critical locations nationwide, we are helping alleviate range anxiety and remove the barrier to EV adoption. We are
committed to advancing Malaysia’s green mobility ambitions,” he added.

These hubs are also expected to support the growth of charging stations nationwide, aligning with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s commitment of installing 10,000 EV charging points, said the statement.

PLUS is the largest highway operator in Peninsular Malaysia and one of the largest expressway operators in Southeast Asia responsible for managing approximately 1.8 million daily users along the 1,130km (91%) interstate highways in Malaysia.

Yinson GreenTech is a business of Yinson Holdings Berhad, a global energy infrastructure and technology company.

Yinson GreenTech invests in technologies with clean energy solutions, through its three businesses.

This includes chargEV, a charge point operator with an extensive EV-charging station network for public and private usage; marinEV, the developer of fully electric vessels for crew transfers and light cargo transfers; drivEV, an electric fleet solutions provider.


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