Leader Energy drives Responsible technology through corporate fleet electrification with BMW Group Malaysia and Wheelcorp Premium.

Kuala Lumpur, 9^th August 2024 – In a landmark step toward more Sustainable and Responsible corporate mobility solutions, Leader Energy Group Berhad (formerly Leader Energy Holding Berhad) (“Leader Energy”) has announced the acquisition of several new Electric Vehicles (EVs) to its corporate fleet, in partnership with BMW Group Malaysia through their authorised dealer partner Wheelcorp Premium.

Laid on the foundation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BMW Group Malaysia and Leader Energy to enhance EV charging infrastructure across the country, Leader Energy will be adding several latest BMW i models, which consists of the BMW i4 eDrive35, BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport, and BMW iX xDrive50 to their expansive corporate fleet. This move marks a significant first step in Leader Energy’s commitment to transitioning toward more Responsible mobility solutions, with the aim of significantly reducing their company’s CO2 emissions across their operations. Plans are in place to further expand their corporate fleet with additional BMW i EVs over the next year.

Sashi Ambihaipahan, Director of Corporate Communications and Sustainability, BMW Group Malaysia said, “Our partner, Leader Energy has demonstrated exemplary responsibility by taking the lead in renewable energy solutions and transitioning to electric vehicles. As the leading provider of premium electrified vehicles, BMW Group Malaysia is pleased to support this transformative step through our state-of-the-art BMW i models. It is our hope that this initiative becomes a catalyst for other prominent and like-minded organisations to embrace Clean Mobility practices and recognise the long-term benefits of transitioning to electric vehicles, incorporating more responsible technology in their overall business operations.”

Leader Energy, together with its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities, is an independent power producer principally involved in the development, ownership, operations and maintenance of power assets and projects. In partnership with BMW Group Malaysia, Leader Energy is developing several fast-charging sites north and south-bound on the North-South Highway across Peninsular Malaysia.