Over 32 PEA VOLTA charging stations now available for more comfortable condition for Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV drivers Expanding to 73 Stations Throughout Thailand by 2021

Bangkok – May 25, 2021: Committed to enhance customer confidence, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand is proud to announce that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV which are being produced in Thailand is compatible with Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) PEA VOLTA charging stations throughout the country. The PEA VOLTA is a collaboration between PEA and Bangchak. A total of 32 PEA VOLTA stations will be launched, with 14 stations located at PEA office areas and 18 stations in Bangchak gas stations. The project aims to introduce up to 73 charging stations by the end of 2021 for the benefit of EV drivers, including the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV through its CHAdeMO quick charging system.

The stations will open 24 hours daily, including on public holiday (stations located at PEA office areas, PEA headquarters, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Rangsit, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakornchaisi, Samutsakorn, Chonburi, Khao Yoi and Hua Hin will open from 06:00 – 20:00 Hrs.)

Customers will also be able to check the location of the charging stations via a PEA VOLTA application for smartphones and tablets. The application can precisely navigate drivers to each station. EV and PHEV users can also pay for charging fees from their mobile devices in a safe, fast and secure manner.

Expansion plans include 41 additional PEA VOLTA charging stations to be launched throughout the year, bringing the total to 73 charging stations by the end of 2021. EV drivers will be able to access big cities and main tourist attractions without worry. It will also benefit Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV drivers.

Mr. Eiichi Koito, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said: “Our Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can be used as normal hybrid without charging facility, but its attractiveness could be enhanced by charging and can be used as EV. We are pleased to join the PEA VOLTA charging station opening ceremony to provide interested parties to experience driving and charging the vehicle at a PEV VOLTA charging station, and to experience how safe and convenience the charging infrastructure is. Previously, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand, PEA and Delta Electronics Thailand signed the MOU last December with the aim to accelerate EV take-up in Thailand. The partnership will enhance EV driving experience in Thailand through PEA’s mobile application that helps drivers find charging stations nationwide conveniently and effortlessly.”

“Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV drivers can charge their vehicles at PEA VOLTA, MEA and EGAT charging stations. They can also use Quick Charge at authorized Mitsubishi Motors Thailand dealerships. For more information customers can contact Mitsubishi Call Center 02-079-9500 available 24 hours daily or use the M-Drive Application,” added Mr. Koito.

Charging the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is easy and convenient. It can be charged to 100 percent in four hours using a standard household socket. If CHAdeMO Quick Charge is used in one of the charging locations, it will charge the vehicle to 80 percent in about 25 minutes. Drivers can also activate the Save/Charge function by pushing a button in the vehicle to charge the batteries to nearly full in 40-45 minutes. The engine also operates during driving and parking to provide zero range-anxiety. Sold in more than 60 countries, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the latest model of Outlander PHEV launched in Thailand last year. With its environmental-friendly technologies, it is a leading PHEV worldwide. Its global cumulative sales volume has reached 281,000 units as of end of April 2021. It is truly one of the best alternatives for a modern, eco-friendly lifestyle.

About Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh)

Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the largest plant in the MMC group and an export hub to more than 120 countries, is one of Thailand’s leading automotive manufacturers committed to produce and sell a range of vehicles that are eco-friendly, high in quality, performance, safety, comfort, technology and customer satisfaction. In 2018 MMTh celebrated a total production of five million units, and officially opened Education Academy in Pathum Thani. MMTh’s current range of vehicles includes MITSUBISHI TRITON, MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT, MITSUBISHI ATTRAGE, MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, MITSUBISHI XPANDER, MITSUBISHI XPANDER CROSS and MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV. To ensure the highest quality, MMTh uses its proving ground in Si Racha, Chonburi to assess products from design and prototype stages to pre-production and commercialization. This ensures customers take delivery of vehicles that are second-to-none in all aspects of quality.

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