The current growth in electric vehicles is one of the strongest affirmations that we are on the cusp of a transition era.

with a common goal of a sustainable future

pollution free

and has energy security

and to make such changes seamless

One of the key elements to a seamless EV ecosystem is

“Electric car charging stations” that need to be comprehensive, easy to access, connect to travel for users to be convenient.

For this reason, the news of the cooperation between

"Lotus"

and

"Altervim"

to move forward to open Super Charge electric car charging stations in 100 Lotus branches, piloted at

the flagship branch Lotus North Ratchaphruek SMART Community Center

Therefore, it is a very interesting combination of forces.

With the number of Lotus branches that cover all over the country

including ease of access

and can also stop by to shop while waiting to recharge

Therefore, it is regarded as a strength that will enhance the quality of life of both Lotus customers and EV car users to the next level.

On the BCG economy that the leaders of the APEC Economic Area jointly endorsed in the past meeting.

It is also in accordance with the vision of Lotus that has announced the policy "Vision 2030. Actions every day", which is a business plan that covers sustainable development in terms of environmental, social, governance (ESG) and aims to be an organization with Carbon neutral by 2030 and a net zero emission organization by 2050.

Lotus as a leader in Thai retail business

has always intended to help reduce the problem of greenhouse gas emissions both directly and indirectly

This partnership with Altervim is one way to achieve that goal and demonstrates the company's commitment to providing its customers with cutting-edge trends for a better life.

In the first phase, the charging station will be carpeted and installed at Lotus in Bangkok.

and major cities such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Rayong, Kanchanaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Hat Yai, etc. to connect travel throughout the country.

Currently, customers can access Altervim Super Charge at Lotus North Ratchaphruek as the first branch of SMART Community Center. Altervim charging stations have the following features:

- There are 6 parking bays


- There are 2 DC chargers of 150 kW, each with 2 charging heads CCS2


- Available to charge up to 4 DC Super Charge electric vehicles at the same time


- It is a short charge.

Able to fully charge all electric vehicles that support CCS2 in a maximum of 20 minutes (depending on the size of the car's battery)


- 2 standard AC chargers with Type 2 chargers are provided.


- Service can be used via the Altervim Super Charge application.

For charging stations in other branches

Additional installations will be carried out at Lotus North Ratchaphruek, in addition to the Altervim Super Charge electric vehicle charging station, a 7,100-square-meter solar cell panel will be installed on the roof of the branch, with a total capacity of 995 clean energy. kilowatts can replace electricity consumption in the branch up to 25% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 13,400 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Throughout its service life of about 20 years, Lotus plans to install solar panels on the roofs of 1,042 branches and distribution centers with a total capacity of 135 megawatts by 2024.

from various plans of Lotus that aim to create a good experience for customers

ready to move forward alongside society and the environment together

They provide a clearer picture of the future that retail leaders hope to achieve.

And in that future, all are fundamentally sustainable.

for a better quality of life every day