Grab to promote EVs to its e-hailing driver-partners

With the large fleet of vehicles used by its delivery drivers, Grab can obviously play a role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions to combat climate change, as well as support Malaysia’s Green Economy.

Collaboration with EV industry players
Taking the initiative to encourage its drivers to switch to electric vehicles, Grab is collaborating with three companies which are actively involved in the EV industry – BYD Sime Motors, Yinson GreenTech and Power-Up Tech.

“The partnership supports Malaysia’s sustainability goals and provides driver-partners with greener transport options. He emphasized that working with key industry players will accelerate EV adoption, benefiting both communities and the environment,” said Rashid Shukor, Grab Malaysia’s Director of Country Operations and Mobility.

Each of the parties will provide services in their area of expertise, with Yinson GreenTech providing Grab with leasing packages. These will start with 10 units of the BYD M6 which was launched in Malaysia in October 2024. Yinson will also provide provide fleet management tools to assist the drivers.

 

Grab will thus be able to offer its driver-partners the fully electric at special rates and also support them. As distributor of BYD vehicles, BYD Sime Motors will, of course, provide the necessary aftersales support services through its extensive network of branches and dealers around the country.

The BYD M6
The M6 is the brand’s first MPV model in the Malaysian market, and is currently priced from RM113,710 (excluding insurance). Two versions of the 7-seat MPV are available, with different power outputs and battery capacities, and with up to 530 kms claimed for the Extended Range version. With the larger Blade battery, a DC supply of 115 kW can recharge from 10% to 80% in 40 minutes.

Click here to know more about the M6 and other BYD models in Malaysia and where you can view and test-drive them.

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