Melaka, 8 August 2026 — EVPower is set to deploy one of the largest EV charging hubs in the state, with a planned charging capacity of up to 1.28 megawatts (MW).
The upcoming hub at Vitória in Kota Laksamana will offer a total of 27 dedicated EV charging bays. EVPower formalised its collaboration with the development's developer, Gene & Quin Development, at the launch of the commercial development.
12 DC fast-charging bays, 15 AC bays
The 27 bays comprise 12 DC fast-charging bays and 15 AC charging bays, for a total planned charging capacity of up to 1.28MW. The mix of DC and AC is intended to cater to different dwell times at the development: drivers who need a quick top-up can use the DC chargers, while the AC charge points cater to visitors who intend to spend a longer period there.
The hub will also support smart contactless payment for ease of activation and payment.
EVPower CEO Cornelius Ee said: "EV charging infrastructure is quickly becoming part of the core infrastructure of modern commercial developments. At Vitória, we are looking beyond simply installing chargers. We want to create a reliable charging destination that becomes part of how people use and experience the location."
He added: "With 27 bays and up to 1.28MW of planned charging capacity, this gives us an opportunity to demonstrate what happens when charging is designed into a commercial destination from the beginning rather than added later as an afterthought."
The Vitória EV charging hub is targeted for completion in Q3 2028.
A co-investment structure
The new charging hub will be deployed using a co-investment structure. Under this arrangement, Gene & Quin Development prepares the supporting infrastructure required for the charging facility, while EVPower funds and deploys the chargers and subsequently manages the charging operation.
EVPower says it adopts different investment structures depending on the charging location and partner. Besides co-investment projects such as Vitória, the company is developing a Managed Infrastructure Partnership (MIP) model, where an organisation funds and owns the charging assets while EVPower manages the charging business. Syarikat Air Melaka Berhad (SAMB) is set to become EVPower's first pure MIP deployment, with SAMB funding the project and EVPower managing the charging operation.
About Vitória
Vitória is a new commercial development in Kota Laksamana comprising 69 three-storey commercial units, located within an established tourism, residential and commercial area near Melaka's UNESCO World Heritage area. The launch was officiated by Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah (MBMB) Datuk Bandar Datuk Shadan Othman, and the development is also expected to benefit from a new road connection linking Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz, Jalan Pandan and Lebuh AMJ.
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