SHARGE has teamed up with Shell-Porsche to launch the first cross-border high-speed charging station service! They have developed an app to locate HPC charging points in Thailand-Malaysia, connecting the longest EV Charger network in ASEAN.

SHARGE is elevating Thailand's EV Charger standards to global levels by partnering with Shell-Porsche to create a significant regional phenomenon as the first in Thailand. They are installing EV Chargers with speeds of 180-360 kW, the highest in Thailand, at Shell Recharge stations, which are high-performance electric vehicle charging stations (HPC) across 11 locations in Thailand. Additionally, they are developing Cross Border Integration to connect the SHARGE app with service providers in Malaysia, reinforcing the EV Charger network that spans 2,200 km in Southeast Asia. Full service at all 11 locations is expected to be available soon.

Mr. Pirapat Sirichantaropas, Managing Director of Charge Management Co., Ltd. (SHARGE), a leader in creating the EV Charging Ecosystem to meet sustainable lifestyle needs, stated that with the vision to Scale Up EV Future, the company aims to expand the EV ecosystem in collaboration with Shell, a global leader in energy innovation, and Porsche Asia Pacific, a leading high-performance sports car manufacturer, to enhance EV infrastructure in Southeast Asia to support the mega-trend of EV usage. They are supplying and installing 180kW EV chargers, currently the fastest in Thailand, at Shell Recharge stations and high-performance electric vehicle charging stations (HPC) across 11 locations in Thailand, following the roadmap to expand the longest EV Charger network in Southeast Asia across three countries: Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, as previously announced by Shell and Porsche. This will allow users to charge from 0% State of Charge (SoC) to 80% within 30 minutes, enabling a travel range of up to 390 kilometers for the Porsche Taycan.

“With SHARGE's strong HPC innovation alongside two global companies like Shell and Porsche, we will help Scale Up our mission to expand EV Infrastructure further. We are jointly creating a large regional network that allows EV users to easily access the fastest high-performance charging stations. This is a significant opportunity for Thailand's EV Charger industry to elevate service technology to international standards and connect with cross-border EV Charger networks for the first time, reflecting SHARGE's readiness to expand EV Charger services to other countries in the future,” Mr. Pirapat said.

Meanwhile, with international standards for developing the EV Charger application and services, the company has also been entrusted to integrate cross-border operations, linking the SHARGE app with the applications of six HPC service providers in Malaysia. This allows all EV users to find Shell Recharge HPC stations in Malaysia, as well as book and pay through the SHARGE app, fulfilling the dream of becoming the longest EV Charger network in Southeast Asia, spanning 2,200 km, as envisioned by Shell and Porsche. This makes SHARGE the first EV Charger service provider in Thailand to expand its services regionally.

Initially, the company expects to continuously install high-speed chargers at all 11 Shell Recharge HPC stations nationwide, with all locations expected to be operational soon. The integration of services with Malaysia is anticipated to be completed by the first quarter of 2023, and the company plans to continue expanding its collaboration with Shell.

It is believed that this collaboration will result in the number of SHARGE app users exceeding 20,000, helping the company deliver the best EV Charger service experience to consumers.

Mr. Ruangsak Sritanawiboonchai, Executive Director of Mobility Business at Shell Thailand Co., Ltd. stated that Shell, as a leader in global energy innovation with the Powering Progress strategy, aims to become a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions business by 2050. Shell is developing various energy solutions to meet the increasing demand for energy, ensuring that it is cleaner and more environmentally friendly. Shell has the capability and readiness to deliver various energy types, including solar, hydrogen, wind, biofuels, and electricity, depending on the suitability of national policies and customer demand.

“We understand that EV users require speed, reliability in charging, and convenience at service points, especially for those who enjoy long-distance travel across countries. Shell has launched our first high-performance electric charging station, HPC 180 kW, as part of expanding our network of electric charging stations from Singapore to Malaysia and into Thailand. This drives future travel in Southeast Asia towards a pollution-free journey aimed at sustainable travel,” Mr. Ruangsak said.

Shell is highly committed to the energy transition to help Thailand become a low-carbon society. Collaborating with SHARGE to provide high-performance electric vehicle charging stations in Thailand, Shell's first, has high potential and efficiency according to international standards. By integrating with the Shell Recharge network, consumers will have access to clean energy and elevate the standards of electric vehicle charging points in Thailand and Southeast Asia, aligning with Shell's mission to provide high-quality sustainable clean energy while supporting economic, social, and national growth.

Furthermore, Shell and Porsche Asia Pacific are offering exclusive privileges for owners of the Porsche Taycan, who are new customers in Thailand, to receive complimentary Platinum membership status for three years. They can book services one hour in advance without a reservation fee, receive a 50% discount on charging up to 850 kW per year, and earn up to 10,000 Shell GO+ points for discounts on fuel or purchases at Shell service stations, such as Shell Select convenience stores, Shell Café, or Daily Café when using Shell Recharge stations through the SHARGE app.

As for Charge Management Co., Ltd. or SHARGE, it is a leading provider of comprehensive EV Charging Solutions in Thailand, offering both software and hardware to support a Lifestyle Charging Ecosystem for Night, Day, On-the-go charging. The company has grown from a startup, with large companies from various sectors investing as shareholders, including Sansiri Public Company Limited (SIRI), Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited (BCP), Exspring Capital Public Company Limited (XPG), and Bangkok Cable Electric Co., Ltd.

Currently, SHARGE serves customers in three main business segments:
1. Charger Sales & Installation - Selling and installing chargers for housing estates and private homes.
2. Charging as a Service - Selling electricity for charging EV vehicles at various public service points or large residential buildings such as condominiums, office buildings, shopping malls, hotels, hospitals, and over 200 locations, etc.
3. Custom Corporate & Fleet Solution - Selling electricity to private organizations and large vehicle service providers.

Meanwhile, Shell Thailand Co., Ltd. was established in 1892 and is a global energy company specializing in oil and natural gas, operating under the strategy of "Powering Progress" as a core strategy to accelerate the transition of the business to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, creating value for shareholders, customers, and society by providing clean energy that is efficient and environmentally friendly. The company aims to become a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions energy business by 2050, operating with a customer-centric approach while supporting Thai society and all relevant sectors.