Shell Recharge, Bao’an Airport Shenzhen : A Global Benchmark for EV Infrastructure — What EVCC™ Pedas RSA Can Adopt on the PLUS Expressway

Image Credit : Shell Recharge, Bao’an Airport Shenzhen

As the electric mobility revolution accelerates, infrastructure needs to evolve beyond traditional fuel stops. One standout example of this evolution is Shell Recharge at Bao’an International Airport, Shenzhen—widely regarded as one of the most technically advanced and commercially scalable EV charging hubs in the world.

For Malaysia’s evolving EV infrastructure landscape, EVCC™ Pedas RSA—as the first privately developed EV hub on the PLUS Expressway—stands to benefit from the inspiration and technical insights offered by Shell Recharge, Bao’an Airport Shenzhen.

This article highlights the technical merits of Shell Recharge Shenzhen and outlines key elements that EVCC™ Pedas RSA could adopt to further its ESG goals, GreenRE ambitions, and operational scalability.

Shell Recharge, Bao’an Shenzhen — A Global Powerhouse of EV Infrastructure

Located just minutes from Bao’an International Airport, this EV hub was jointly developed by Shell and BYD and launched in 2023. It’s engineered not just for high-volume charging but also for grid resilience, environmental efficiency, and user-centered experience.

Key Technical Features:

1. High-Density Charging Network

   • 258 DC fast chargers, making it one of the largest single-site charging hubs in the world

   • Supports simultaneous charging of hundreds of vehicles, including taxis, fleets, and private EVs

     
     

2. Solar Power Integration

   • Rooftop solar PV system generating 300,000 kWh/year

   • Directly offsets grid usage and lowers carbon footprint of charging activities

     
     

3. Energy Storage & Load Balancing

   • Integrated battery storage systems that balance load during peak demand

   • Enhances grid stability and reduces operating costs through off-peak energy storage

     
     

4. Smart Grid & EMS

   • Real-time energy management system (EMS) that optimizes power allocation, usage analytics, and grid feedback

   • Minimizes energy wastage and increases operational reliability

     
     

5. Modular & Multi-Level Design

   • Two-storey layout with segregated charging levels for fleet and public use

   • Flexible space zoning allows for future expansion or technology upgrades

     
     

6. User Experience-Centric Amenities

   • Modern lounges, cafes, work pods, air-conditioned waiting zones

   • Digital signage, real-time queue management, and fast payment integration

     
     

7. Environmental & ESG Reporting

   • Full carbon reporting and alignment with Shell’s global net-zero emissions targets

   • ESG transparency attracts institutional investors and urban development partners

   
   
   
   

What EVCC™ Pedas RSA Can Adopt: Shenzhen-Inspired Enhancements

While EVCC™ Pedas RSA is designed as an ESG-aligned, Platinum Rated GreenRE roadside development, the scale and modularity of Shell Recharge Shenzhen offers valuable lessons.

Here’s how EVCC Pedas RSA—and future EVCC hubs—can adopt and adapt:

Shenzhen Feature	Adaptation at EVCC™ Pedas RSA
High-Density Charging Network	Expand current Tesla/Gentari bays to 68 bays upon full scale development
Solar + Battery Integration	Add battery energy storage to complement solar roofing
Load Balancing System (EMS)	Introduce EMS for power efficiency + predictive maintenance
Dual-Zone User Management	Separate truck/logistics bays vs. private EV bays
Modular Expansion Architecture	Pre-design EVCC structures for future bay expansion (EV, H2, etc.)
EV-First Amenities	Add café lounges, digital workspace pods, weather-protected rest zones
ESG Data Infrastructure	Embed IoT tracking, carbon metering, and publish ESG performance

From Global Benchmark to Local Excellence

Shell Recharge Shenzhen demonstrates what’s possible when energy, mobility, and user design converge. But it was built in an urban megacity with dense demand, government backing, and strong grid support.

EVCC™ Pedas RSA, while smaller in scale, proves that world-class EV infrastructure can emerge from roadside development in Malaysia when guided by:

• 🔋 Smart zoning

• 🌱 ESG strategy

• 🔧 Modular infrastructure

• 📈 Scalability along the PLUS Expressway corridor

  
  

With a projected traffic volume of 110,000 vehicles/day by 2035, EVCC™ Pedas RSA can become a next-generation highway mobility hub—just as Shenzhen did for its urban air corridor.

Conclusion: Building Malaysia’s Shenzhen Moment

Shell Recharge, Bao’an Airport Shenzhen is not just a site—it’s a blueprint. A symbol of what can happen when EV infrastructure is treated as a high-performance, ESG-certified asset class.

EVCC™ Pedas RSA, proudly located on the PLUS Expressway, is Malaysia’s first step in that direction.

By learning from Shenzhen and localizing those insights through the lens of Platinum Rated GreenRE design, EVCC™ can position itself as Southeast Asia’s most scalable, sustainable roadside EV network - setting a new benchmark for roadside development, electric mobility, and green infrastructure investment.

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