On 15 January 2026, BMW Group Malaysia established a strategic partnership with Universiti Malaya (UM) to research and develop second-life applications for electric vehicle batteries, supporting Malaysia's renewable energy and rural electrification goals.
Under this collaboration, BMW Group Malaysia will supply used EV batteries to UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), where researchers will explore repurposing opportunities including stationary energy storage systems and on-campus sustainable energy solutions. The innovative energy storage solutions developed will be applied through community engagement and sustainable development projects led by the UM Community Engagement Centre (UMCares) and the UM Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC), with a focus on rural and community electrification initiatives.
