AVIS Cambodia Cambodia's leading car rental company signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with WOWNOW Taxi ride-hailing service, for EV taxi as a sustainable transportation option in Cambodia.
Under the terms of the MOU, AVIS Cambodia will be the preferred fleet lease service provider for WowNow Taxi. The fleet will be provided along maintenance, repair, insurance, accident management. and 24/7 roadside assistance to ensure that the vehicles remain in optimal condition, delivering a seamless and safe experience for WOWNOW Taxi's users.
Mr. Ngorn Saing, CEO of AVR and RMA Cambodia, remarked the company's significant step"AVR has been a prominent player in the Cambodian market since 2010. In 2014, AVR became the official licensee of Avis, a globally recognized car rental company. AVIS Cambodia offers a range of car rental services characterized by high safety standards, convenience, and personalized service.
In a move to enhance green mobility solutions in Cambodia, WOWNOW Taxi signed a lease agreement for 100 units from AVIS Cambodia in March 2025. Today, we signed an agreement for an additional 100 units. The 200 fleets are expected to be on the road by end of July this year. The specific electric vehicle brand, Changan Eado EV460, will he imported by Changan Cambodia for this project. Over the past three years, Changan has operated in Cambodia, establishing a strong reputation for the excellent performance of its vehicles, which has earned the trust and confidence of our customers.
We strongly believe that the collaboration can provide sustainable and efficient mobility solutions for the users."
Through the interview, Mr. Kevin Zheng, General Manager of WOWNOW Cambodia emphasis the future of EV's transportation solutions - "WOWNOW Taxi is embracing the global shift towards EV mobility, highlighting three key advantages in Cambodia: low cost, reduced carbon emissions, and enhanced comfort. We have formed a strategic partnership with EV ENERGY, a leading charging station operator in Cambodia, to build 6-8 charging stations in Phnom Penh.
Beyond environmental benefits, WOWNOW Taxi aims to create a significant over 6,000 jobs, with a focus on empowering women and vulnerable groups; plus, technological empowerment through the introduction of China's industry models and Al algorithms to improve transportation efficiency and reduce costs.
WOWNOW Taxi plans to capture over 20% of the Cambodian market in the short term and aims to become the leading online local service platform in 2025. We also plan to expand EV mobility services to others Southeast Asian countries by the second half of 2025."
The MOU marks an important step in the development of the electric vehicle ecosystem in Cambodia in line with the national policy of promoting clean transportation and reducing carbon emissions. Both companies are dedicated to providing high-quality, environmentally friendly mobility options, and this collaboration clearly shows the shared vision for a greener future.
About A.V.R (Asia Vehicle Rental) Co., Ltd.
A.V.R (Asia Vehicle Rental) Co., Ltd., a member of RMA Group, operates in 4 countries, beginning in Laos in 1994, Cambodia in 2010, Myanmar in 2019, and Indonesia in 2024. In 2014, AVR Cambodia gained licensee from Avis Budget Group, International Car Rental Service Company, to operate a brand-named Avis Rent a Car. AVIS Cambodia prioritizes safety, convenience, affordability, and now sustainability, continuously innovating to provide the best mobility solutions through well-maintain vehicles, comprehensive insurance coverage in addition to experienced English speaking chauffeurs.
AVR has expanded its operations as one-stop rental solutions by operating another brand-named-Budget Car and Truck Rental in 2019. On the top of passenger cars, Budget Cambodia offers rental service of wide range of quality products such as commercial vehicles, car carrier service, construction equipment. agriculture machineries, warehouse equipment, cleaning machine, 3 wheelers (cargo and van), and power generator to support various sectors in Cambodia such as constructions, warehouse and logistics, as well as banking.
With more than a decade of experience and hundreds of fleets, AVR provides an exceptional rental services, making it the 1 choice of rental partner in Cambodia.
EVs Car Rental - AVIS Cambodia announces the expansion of its fleet with electric vehicles (EVs) in early 2025; in response to the growing demand for eco-friendly transportation options; making sustainable travel easy and accessible. For renters who seek flexibility, sustainability and performance, AVIS Cambodia's electric vehicle rental service designed to meet the needs of business as well as leisure.
Customers can now rent an electric vehicle for daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly through at all of AVIS Cambodia's 4 rental locations which are in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk or contact AVIS Cambodia via +85578666557 | info@avrcambodia.com | www.avis.com.kh for more details.
About WowNow Taxi
WOWNOW Taxi, under Cambodia's leading online service platform WOWNOW APP, has been integrating diversified services including food delivery, e-commerce, payment, and travel since its establishment in 2020. With coverage exceeding 2 million users and 40,000 merchants, the platform has become the central hub for local services in Cambodia. Leveraging mature localized operational expertise and technological ecosystem, WOWNOW officially launched its new energy ride-hailing service (NEVs) in 2025, aiming to create green, intelligent, and efficient urban mobility solutions that fill the gap in Cambodia's new energy transportation sector.
WOWNOW Taxi service combines Cambodia's local characteristics by continuing to offer tuk-tuk services while fully adopting new energy vehicles (NEVs) for four-wheeled transportation. NEVs demonstrate significant advantages in operational cost efficiency and in environmental benefits. Through the deployment of these eco-friendly vehicles, WOWNOW contributes to reducing traffic pollution in Cambodia and drives the city's green transformation toward sustainable urban development.
About ChangAn Cambodia
CHANGAN Automobile is one of the four largest automobile companies in China, with over 40 years of experience in car manufacturing. We have 14 production bases and 34 factories worldwide. As a leading automobile manufacturer in China, CHANGAN Automobile has its own brands including CHANGAN, NEVO, DEEPAL, AVATR, KAICHENG, and joint venture brands such as CHANGAN Ford and several Japanese cars. In 2021, the total sales of CHANGAN's own brands exceeded 20 million units.
By April 2024, the continued sales of Chinese brands under CHANGAN exceeded 26.33 million units. CHANGAN Automobile has over 18,000 engineers and technicians from 31 countries around the world and has established R&D networks in 10 cities across 6 countries, including Chongqing, Beijing, Shanghai, Dingzhou in Hebei, Hefei in Anhui, Turin in Italy, Yokohama in Japan, Birmingham in the UK, Detroit in the USA, and Munich in Germany.
Currently, CHANGAN vehicles have been sold in the Cambodian market for over 3 years, exclusively imported by RMA Cambodia - a leading automotive company that has been operating in Cambodia for over 30 years, ensuring your confidence. In 2024, RMA Cambodia also imported CHANGAN electric vehicles to Cambodia to meet current market demands, including the Deepal S07 and Deepal L07, which are furistic, luxurious, safe, and sophisticated vehicles. We will continue to bring new models in the future. CHANGAN is a brand that provides you with confidence, quality, safety in driving, and technology beyond expectations.
