PETALING JAYA: Bus Cap Bhd has entered into a two-year collaboration with Starcharge Energy Sdn Bhd to pursue opportunities in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and related technical services in Malaysia.
The collaboration covers charging infrastructure, technical support, potential semi-knocked-down assembly, equipment sales, installation, maintenance and localisation.
Bus Cap said the initiative would expand its business beyond bus manufacturing into charging infrastructure and recurring technical services.
Executive director Bernard Ng Chong Yan said the collaboration forms part of the group's transformation into an integrated mobility provider.
“Transitioning from a traditional bus-body builder into an integrated mobility group requires step-by-step execution. Over the past few months, we have systematically lined up the core pieces of our roadmap, starting with BYD Malaysia on electric buses, strengthening our Board with new-energy expertise, and now partnering with StarCharge on the supporting infrastructure," he said in a statement.
“For transport operators, an electric bus is only one part of the equation. They also need reliable charging systems, technical maintenance, and practical ways to manage power costs across their depots. By combining vehicle manufacturing with charging installation and fleet-support services, we can participate across a much larger share of our customers’ transportation lifecycle and build recurring service income streams,” he added.
StarCharge operates across more than 70 countries and regions, having delivered up to two million EV chargers globally.
The collaboration follows Bus Cap's August agreement with BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd to explore a localised new-energy commercial vehicle platform. Ng said the partnership could also support future expansion into renewable energy.
“As commercial fleets electrify, vehicle charging and clean energy generation naturally converge. Working alongside partners like StarCharge gives us a practical foundation to progressively explore solar integration, battery energy storage, and smart energy management,” he said.
