News & Reviews:   EVs

As more drivers switch to electric vehicles (EVs), understanding the best way to charge efficiently is essential, especially if you don’t want to get weird looks at the charging station. EV manufacturers recommend stopping at 80% instead of charging to 100%, read on to find out why.

Earlier today, we reported how Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced the new road tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs). Well, he also announced another thing related to EVs or zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) today, which is the upcoming implementation of special license plate frames for the vehicles.

As Proton is expected to come out with 5 of their own Proton e.Mas EVs, quite a few Malaysians have been hoping that at least 1 of them will be a mini EV like the Geely Panda Mini. While we'd be just as enthused to get such a compact and affordable yet eco-friendly vehicle, several factors could halt its success here. Here are some factors that explain why mini EVs like the Geely Panda Mini wouldn't be successful 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!

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.

Indonesian Senior Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has announced that Chinese automaker BYD will start commercially producing electric vehicles in the country in 2026. Furthermore, BYD will be holding the groundbreaking ceremony of its manufacturing plant in Indonesia this July.

Mydin and ChargeSini recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding where ChargeSini will build EV charging stations at Mydin stores across Malaysia. Do bear in mind that this is still just a signing of an MoU and that there are still no specific details like which branches will get ChargeSini EV chargers first or when.

As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise, it seems that the government has taken note of the consumers' need to add a charging station at their landed homes and high-rise properties. That's right, looks like those staying at their apartments will be able to install EV charging stations too.

The Malaysian Government may introduce a new incentive specific for the B40 group in the country to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) in Budget 2024. Such an incentive was touted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), but will only apply to purchases of e-motorcycles.