News & Reviews:   electric vehicle

EVs (electric vehicles) are already available in Malaysia and have been around for a while. Some of you might be interested in getting one sometime in the future. But before you buy one, it would be good to know some of the key terms and specs of an EV. Here's a a list of commonly seen EV terms and specs.

In case you missed it, Proton finally unveiled its new EV brand. Promptly called e.MAS (pronounced as the alphabet e combined with the word “mas”), is an acronym that stands for Electrifying Malaysia and also represents the company's aim of electrifying mobility for Malaysians with its new upcoming EV models.

Proton Holdings Bhd has announced that it may accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) suitable for Malaysian consumers as early as 2025. Previously, the national car manufacturer set a target for 2027 but has since expedited its projection.

For those unaware, it was recently announced that Tesla will be coming to Malaysia. But while Tesla BEVs are cool, they're not exactly cheap. You'd have to pay at least RM200k. But what other affordable options can Malaysians look forward to? Well, let's take a look at the top 5 most affordable electric cars you can't find in Malaysia... yet.

Sony and Honda have announced a joint venture for electric vehicles. Named Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM), the company will start accepting pre-orders for the first electric vehicle model in the first half of 2025 and start deliveries in the United States by the spring of 2026.

We have written news about Xiaomi venturing into the automobile industry before. Initially, Xiaomi planned to reveal its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) in 2024 but there's a new report in Sina Tech that the Xiaomi EV prototype may appear very soon. How soon? Well, sometime in August by Xiaomi founder Lei Jun himself, if that's true.

Today, the Ministry of Transport Malaysia just released a statement about the usage of micro-mobility vehicles. It appears that certain micro-mobility vehicles such as electric scooters are already banned on the road.

Although this sounds wild, it is doable. According to the latest report, Samsung plans to use electric vehicle (EV) battery in its smartphones. Doing so, it will allow for higher capacity in a similar-sized package.

An electric vehicle is a sustainable concept on paper but not everyone is on board yet. That said, Perodua already has the interest to manufacture electric vehicles at an affordable price and Proton may enter the phase as well.

Today, Xiaomi just announced the corporation has completed a business registration of Xiaomi EV Company Limited. EV stands for electric vehicle and this officially marks Xiaomi's first debut and a milestone in the automotive industry.