News & Reviews:   EV

In Malaysia, it should be obvious by now that the government is pushing for the electric vehicle (EV) market. A couple of new EV charging stations have popped up in several malls and standalone stations, plus owners have been installing them at home. But how do you buy an EV in Malaysia?

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.

Both hydrogen and electric vehicles are zero-emission alternatives to traditional petrol-powered cars. However, they each have advantages and disadvantages. More so if you're looking to get one in Malaysia. Here's all you need to know!

If you are a huge fan of the Tesla Cybertruck, this news might surprise you. Recently, Tesla announced that it has temporarily stopped the delivery of the EV. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we shared that Perodua will produce the first affordable electric vehicle (EV) for the local market by the end of 2025. Now, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has reiterated this plan, saying that the government is ready to help in achieving the goal.

According to Reuters via Paul Tan.org, a Zeekr spokesperson said the company plans to establish an operations centre in Thailand. That means Zeekr could work with local distributors and start selling electric vehicles (EVs) in the first half of this year.

In case you missed it, the Gentari Go app was officially launched by Gentari Sdn Bhd. It's a platform for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to find charging stations across the nation and also encourages the use of clean energy. 

Recently, Malaysia’s Proton CEO, Li Chunrong said that Proton could be coming out with their first electric vehicle or EV “very soon”. Whether or not this means we could see said Proton EV appear commercially in 2024 or 2025 has yet to be revealed, so there are obviously no exact Malaysia release dates just yet. 

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusof has announced that the Melaka State Government is targeting to have 350 electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in the state by 2025. This target is in line with the planning guidelines set up by the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia).

Looks like EV is starting to catch on in Malaysia. Today, Maxis has started integrating EVs into its operations. So, what should you know about it?