Reinforcing the image of the future energy innovation leader Aiming to develop technologies that support the growth of the domestic electric vehicle market To facilitate and meet the lifestyle of customers in the city Together with partners to expand installations in Prime Locations, continuing our sustainability mission
Today (29 July 2020) – Mr. Attapon Rerkpiboon, Chief Executive Officer and President, PTT Public Company Limited (PTT) and Mr. Pongsaphak Nakornsri, Director of Charge Management Company Limited Launched the first commercially operated EV Charging Station service of PTT Group at BITEC Exhibition and Convention Center (BITEC), with Ms. Duangrat Thasaprasert, General Manager of the Center. BITEC welcomes
Mr. Athapon Rerkpiboon revealed that PTT Group realizes the importance of jointly building a new ecosystem under the concept of Partnership and Platform that focuses on partner building and developing PTT’s business model to be a platform. More than just a manufacturer and distributor This cooperation is to provide charging station services. To support the growth in the electric vehicle market of the country And prepare to be consistent with the government set a target to sell electric cars at 1.2 million vehicles by 2036 or the next 16 years, which is an important step for the PTT Group in helping Thai people turn to Clean energy Environmentally friendly and responding to global changes for electric vehicles of the future.
“The EV charger developed by PTT Innovation Institute has passed the international standard IEC 61851 and is registered in the Thai Innovation List. This year, we have installed 2 EV Charging Stations at BITEC and True Digital Park Sukhumvit 101 with additional expansion plans by 2020-2021 in commercial and investment areas such as shopping malls, hotels, office buildings. And various real estate areas in order to support the expansion of the PTT business and is ready to continue to seek a business model to strengthen the country’s energy security in the long term. Along with sustainable social development and quality of life of Thai people, “said Athaphon.
Mr. Peeraphat Sirichantaropas Managing Director of Charge Management Co., Ltd. said that setting up an electric car charger station It is a new business that responds to the needs of facilitating and supporting the ever-growing and growing number of EV car markets. PTT and charging therefore see opportunities to expand the stations To a place that is easily accessible to ordinary EV users. Or already in daily life In addition, the charger facilitates the service users to use via SHARGE Mobile Application that supports both Android and iOS systems, easy to use, convenient to search and reserve for usage. At present, the charger has a network of stations According to many residential projects and lifestyle locations, which can support plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV: plug-in hybrid) and battery electric vehicles (BEV: Battery Electric Vehicle), all models, brands that With Type 2 charging head Ms. Duangrat Thasaprasert General Manager BITEC Exhibition and Convention Center (BITEC) added that “BITEC is the venue for meetings and exhibitions. At the forefront of Thailand And including the Southeast Asian region Throughout the time Study and bring technology Or new innovations To add value to the business In order to meet the needs of the market With proactive management In response to the changing world trend It brings together 3 major business partners such as PTT Public Company Limited, Charge Management Company Limited and BITEC Center. Opened an electric vehicle charging station or EV Charging Station to provide convenience for customers visiting the exhibition at BITEC exhibition and convention center. That uses electric cars, able to park and fill electricity by themselves at the parking building, Basement1 floor, EV Station, 6 poles R08-R10 This cooperation is considered to promote the use of renewable energy that helps reduce environmental pollution sustainably. And meet the trend and direction of the business in the future “