News & Reviews: electric vehicle
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May 26, 2026

Encouraging Malaysians to use electric vehicles (EVs) involves more than buying the cars; access to more EV infrastructure and affordable EVs are both important for wider EV adoption. Fortunately, many companies are willing to invest here, including Dongfeng and Volt Auto.
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Jan 02, 2026

According to sources, China’s BYD is on track to surpass Tesla as the world’s top electric vehicle seller, marking a major shift in the global EV market. If confirmed, this would be the first time the Chinese automaker has overtaken its US rival in annual battery-electric vehicle sales.
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Dec 22, 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Malaysia’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has seen considerable growth but still lags behind the government’s ambitious goals. According to the latest figures from the Energy Commission, there were 5360 licensed public EV chargers across the country as of the end of November, comprising 3569 AC chargers and 1791 DC fast chargers.
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Dec 15, 2025

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng is advancing plans to expand its global footprint with a potential manufacturing base in Malaysia. According to a statement issued on 12 December, the company is currently in negotiations with Malaysian auto components manufacturer EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) to establish mass production of EVs in the country beginning in 2026.
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Dec 16, 2025

Christmas wishes can be simple for most people. But if you're hoping for something big this year, there's something that can make your holiday special. Canon is rewarding lucky customers with some sweet prizes this December, including a Tesla Model 3! More details below.
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Oct 07, 2025

Today, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced a strategic partnership with DC Handal, a local expert in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and energy solutions, to launch a new EV charging hub at Bamboo Hills. This milestone project underscores the brand’s commitment to accelerating Malaysia’s electric mobility transition and expanding its nationwide charging network.
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Sep 29, 2025

Set to be “Malaysia’s most affordable EV”, Proton have announced that their slightly smaller EV or Electric Vehicle, the e.Mas 5 is for official booking on 4 October 2025. This will be kicked off from their Facebook page at social media at what some say will be below RM85K pricing.
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Sep 03, 2025

With electric vehicles (EVs) getting increasingly more government support, even delivery companies are adding electric-powered delivery vehicles to their fleet. The same goes for Pos Malaysia, which has added new electric vans to its delivery fleet.
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Jun 03, 2025

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia is on the rise, but there are concerns about EV battery disposal that could pose a threat to the environment and the health of the people. With this, the government is initiating discussions with EV manufacturers to address the anticipated accumulation of nearly 900,000 depleted lithium-ion batteries by 2050.
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May 23, 2025

Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced plans to establish 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country by the end of 2025. It is part of its National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) to support the growing adoption of EVs and reduce carbon emissions.
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