Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia
Managing Director | Co-Founder | Automotive & EV Infrastructure Leader Thomas Chong is a visionary entrepreneur with over 17 years of leadership experience in the automotive aftermarket, digital car retail, and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure sectors. As the Managing Director of Raytech Films, he transformed a local tinting brand into a globally recognized window film and PPF franchise with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Raytech also innovated into EV charging hardware, launching the Nexus Pro series of smart chargers. In 2020, Thomas co-founded Caricarz, a digital-first used car platform that integrates online convenience with a groundbreaking 600-car indoor showroom — Caricarz Automall — in Kota Damansara. The platform introduced industry-first buyer protections like a 5-day money-back guarantee and 1-year warranty, helping build trust and transparency in the used car market. In 2022, he co-founded ChargeHere (ChargeSini), an EV charging network and mobile app that now powers over 750 locations nationwide, aiming to close the infrastructure gap in Malaysia’s transition to clean mobility. The ChargeSini app offers a seamless charging experience — Locate, Charge, Pay — with partners including Huawei, Sunway, and UNITEN.
🚗 Co-Founder – Caricarz / Caricarz Automall 📆 Nov 2020 – Jun 2025 | Malaysia • Co-founded Caricarz, a tech-driven platform to improve transparency and assurance in the used car market. • Launched Caricarz Automall, Malaysia’s first 600-car indoor showroom, located at The Strand Mall, Kota Damansara. • Introduced value-added programs: • Premier Selection (certified high-quality cars) • 5-day money-back guarantee • 1-year warranty coverage • Developed an O2O (online-to-offline) car buying model to bridge digital browsing and in-person trust.
🏁 Managing Director – Raytech Films 📆 Nov 2007 – Jun 2025 | Malaysia • Built Raytech Films into a global window film brand with presence in Asia, Europe, and North America. • Specializes in automotive and architectural tint, paint protection films (PPF), and smart EV chargers. • Achieved Malaysia Book of Records for most car tints in a single year: 67,398 in 2022. • Launched Nexus Pro EV Charger series integrated with ChargeSINI cloud backend. • Established a strong dealer/franchise network and a warranty management app ecosystem. • Focused on delivering premium products under the principle: “Quality Comes First.”
⚡ Co-Founder – ChargeHere EV Solutions / ChargeSini 📆 Aug 2022 – Jun 2023 | Malaysia • Co-founded ChargeSini, an EV charging app and station provider to support Malaysia’s green mobility future. • Rolled out over 750 EV charging points, targeting 900+ locations by end-2024. • Developed ChargeSini App with real-time charger map, QR payment, reservation, and transparent pricing. • Worked with certified tech partners including Huawei, Sunway, Sangitech, UNITEN, and Meta Bright Group. • Product portfolio includes AC chargers, DC 40–180kW fast chargers, and the Nexus Pro range. ⸻ 🔹 Core Skills & Expertise • Automotive Retail & Marketplace Strategy • EV Charging Infrastructure Development • Startup Leadership & Business Growth • Franchise & Dealer Network Expansion • O2O (Online-to-Offline) Platform Execution • Product Development & Global Distribution • Brand Management & Customer Experience • B2B & B2C Tech-Enabled Solutions