BMW Group Thailand partners with Evolt Technology to elevate public charging experience for BMW and MINI customers
Bangkok. BMW Group Thailand announces its latest collaboration with Evolt Technology Co., Ltd., Thailand’s leading EV charging company, to expand the servicing network of EV charging stations for all owners of BMW and MINI plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles nationwide. Customers will be able to access the public charging service network, control charging sessions and make a payment conveniently via the EVolt app. BMW and MINI customers will also be able to enjoy special benefits available from May 1, 2022 for BMW customers and from June 1, 2022 for MINI customers. Owners of BMW and MINI Electrified vehicles will be able to access 600 charging outlets in 295 locations across the nation.
Mr. Alexander Baraka, President and CEO of BMW Group Thailand, said: “BMW Group Thailand has been strongly focused on a sustainable future of mobility in Thailand and we have been collaborating with partners in order to sustainably accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in Thailand since 2017. Given the need for energy sustainability and rising domestic demand for EVs among Thai drivers, we see an important opportunity to cooperate with the new partner in expanding our public charging network. The effort will enhance convenience for BMW and MINI customers and promote the utilisation of public EV charging stations in order to pave the way for Thailand’s transition to a low-carbon society.”
“This collaboration with BMW Group Thailand will bring together our expertise in charging station and platforms management and BMW and MINI’s cutting-edge EV technology to offer superior services for EVs customers with our user-friendly applications. We believe that this partnership will showcase our capabilities and strengths in the use of digital technology for E-mobility solutions and contribute to our growth mission as one of Thailand’s leading EV charging system providers.”
Khun Poonpat Loharjun, Chief Executive Officer of Evolt Technology Co., Ltd.
With this partnership between the two parties, owners of BMW and MINI electric vehicles will be able to access 600 charging outlets in 295 locations across the nation including Evolt Technology and charging stations from various partners such as EleX by EGAT, ChargeNow, and charging stations at BMW and MINI authorised dealers.
Only customers who own BMW or MINI PHEV and BEV vehicles from the authorised dealers will benefit from exclusive offers while enjoying the Evolt Technology services which include BMW concierge service. Customers will be able to use the service to obtain important information such as charging station locations and route planning, regardless of provider, by dialing 02-114-7343 or contacting the BMW Group Thailand’s call centre,1397. Customers that call Evolt Technology directly will be requested to verify their vehicle ownership by providing their VIN number.
Moreover, BMW and MINI BEV owners will also enjoy a 20% discount when topping up their credit on the EVolt app. Customers may now register for the exclusive offers by downloading the EVolt app in Google Play or Apple Store, entering personal information, car brand, and VIN number, and the privilege will be instantly applied to the registered VIN. These two offers will be available from May 1 for BMW and June 1, 2022, for MINI.
For more information about the service, please contact BMW Group Thailand’s call centre at 1397, visit https://www.bmw.co.th or https://www.facebook.com/bmwthailand/ for updates on the latest news.
