Shah Alam, 21st March 2023 – Blueshark, a subsidiary of Sharkgulf Technologies Group and provider of the world’s most advanced smart electric scooter, officially unveiled the Blueshark R series comprising the R1 and R1 Lite, for the Malaysian market today. The Blueshark R1 smart electric scooter arrives with cutting-edge patented battery technology, class-leading features and diverse ownership options to shift the electric vehicle paradigm in Malaysia.
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Jin Chan, Group COO (ASEAN), Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd said, “The Blueshark R series is the culmination of our efforts to bring sustainable and innovative solutions to the urban mobility market. With swappable battery technology and best-in-class technology, we are introducing a superior yet affordable product that will make smart electric scooters more accessible to a wider audience. Our vision is to transform lives as we transform human mobility while caring for the planet. We believe the Blueshark R1 is a crucial player in driving green urban mobility through mass two-wheel electric vehicle (2WEV) adoption.”
Blueshark also revealed the initial results of its Blueshark Pilot Programme, where 50 e-hailing delivery riders took home the R1 Smart Electric Scooter for a month to test its prowess on Malaysian roads and to trial the Blueshark BlueStation (Battery Swap Station) network at select Petronas stations. The programme aims to demonstrate the feasibility of Blueshark’s first-to-last mile electrified platform and market-ready ecosystem, while enabling organisations to achieve their carbon reduction goals.
Ahmad Razlan bin Mohamed, CEO of EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) said, “As we move up the value chain from an original equipment manufacturer to a brand owner, Blueshark R series is just the beginning as we have a responsibility to continue innovating and improving our products and how they are made to meet the needs of a changing world. Change starts with ideas, but real, sustainable transformation comes with practice, and EP Manufacturing Berhad is prepared for an electrified future, for ourselves and as a company that enables other industry players to meet their own ESG goals.
“I must also express our deepest appreciation to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), for the opportunity accorded to EPMB to enter the EV arena, as well as our dedicated team at EP Blueshark for all the hard work and dedication to bring Blueshark to market. We are proud to support the government’s mandate to accelerate EV adoption and the decarbonisation of the transportation industry in Malaysia.”
Jeff Chong, CEO (ASEAN), Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd, stated, “We believe that the future of urban mobility is electric, and our mission is to make sustainable transportation accessible to everyone. Blueshark will place the most advanced EV technology, features and aesthetics within reach of people from all walks of life, to elevate people and enable electric mobility for all, while saving the planet.
“And of course, central to it all is our R1 smart electric scooter and our ground-breaking BlueStations, taking only seconds to swap new batteries with no lengthy charging times. The Blueshark R series smart electric scooter is the first of many products that we will be introducing in the coming months, and we are confident that it will make a significant impact on the urban mobility landscape in Malaysia and beyond.”
With the Blueshark R1 smart electric scooter, riders will be able to experience an impressive range of up to 110km on a single charge (NEDC), with a top speed of 80km/h and peak torque of 201Nm. The smart electric scooter is powered by a 5000w high speed electric permanent magnet motor and Dual Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery packs which can be easily swapped at any Blueshark battery swap station (BlueStation) or fully charged anywhere within 3.5 hours. Available with five riding modes including the Walk Assist Mode (WAM) and Turbo modes, the Blueshark R1 is also equipped with the advanced ArkRide® proprietary smart operating system, with Bluetooth connectivity, GPS navigation, media playback, OTA updates, driving recorder and more, via the 10.4” Full Colour HD IPS user-friendly dashboard.
To create better accessibility to green urban mobility for all Malaysians, the Blueshark R1 smart electric scooter will be offered with a diverse range of ownership options, including outright purchase and attractive subscription packages for the smart electric scooter as well as swappable battery packs.
Blueshark R Series Pricing and Subscription Plans
Purchase Package (Vehicle only)
(On-the-road, without insurance and with SST exemption)
Blueshark R1 RM 9,390
Blueshark R1 Lite RM 7,190
Inclusive of 1 charger + 2 charging cradles, 1 Bluetooth key
Plus an additional RM 79 per month for dual-battery rental
Corporate Rental Package (Vehicle plus batteries)
(On-the-road, with SST exemption, inclusive of scheduled maintenance and wear-and-tear parts replacement)
Blueshark R1 RM 547 per month
Blueshark R1 Lite RM 487 per month
Inclusive of 2 batteries, 1 Bluetooth key and Sim card
Optional home charging kit with RM250 refundable deposit
(subscribers to select a BlueSwap battery subscription plan to complement R series rental)
BlueSwap Battery Subscription Plans
– BlueSwap Lite (RM59/month, up to 36 battery swaps)
– BlueSwap Standard (RM99/month, up to 70 battery swaps)
– BlueSwap Pro (RM139/month, up to 120 battery swaps)
– BlueSwap Flex (RM1.95, pay-per-swap)
To learn more about how Blueshark is revolutionising green urban mobility in Malaysia, please visit www.blueshark.com.my.
Source: Blueshark
