The collaboration will see BMW Group Malaysia supply used electric vehicle batteries to Universiti Malaya for research into energy storage solutions, supporting community engagement and sustainable development initiatives.
The partnership underscores BMW Group Malaysia’s commitment to Circularity and Sustainable Mobility by extending the lifecycle of electric vehicle batteries beyond their automotive use. Through the collaboration, both parties will explore second-life battery applications, including stationary energy storage systems and sustainable energy solutions.
“This partnership with Universiti Malaya represents our commitment to ensuring that our electric vehicle batteries continue to create value even after their automotive lifecycle. By collaborating with one of Malaysia’s leading research institutions, we are not only advancing the BMW Group’s commitment to Circularity locally, but also developing solutions that align with Malaysia’s broader sustainability objectives,” said Benjamin Nagel, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia
“We are excited to partner with BMW Group Malaysia on this groundbreaking initiative. Second-life batteries have tremendous potential to support renewable energy integration and demonstrate the viability of circular economy principles in practice,” Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaya, added.
By demonstrating the viability of second-life battery applications, the partnership aims to contribute to the development of a circular economy ecosystem within Malaysia’s growing electric vehicle sector, creating environmental and social value through innovation and collaboration.
