News & Reviews:   electric vehicle

It's 2024 and CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is just around the corner. The event will be held from 9 to 12 January this year, ready to unveil a plethora of new tech. Some are new models of existing products, while others are advances in cutting-edge technology. But what exactly will we see in CES 2024? Here's an overview of the 5 tech trends we expect to see.

With electric vehicles (EVs) becoming mainstream, Shell just announced its latest plan to set up an electric vehicle charging hub in Resorts World Genting. Dubbed Shell Recharge, it will consist of 10 charging bays outfitting an ultra-fast 360kW high-performance charging (HPC) to enable EVs accessibility at the resort destination by early next year.

In the last few months, Tesla has quickly garnered attention from automotive fans in Malaysia. The company promised to build Superchargers across Malaysia, with the Tesla Model Y already available for orders.

Some of you, may not know much about the Tesla ecosystem. For instance, what is the app for? We were just as curious, so we decided to check it out to learn more. Below are some of the things that the Tesla mobile app can do.

Great Wall Motor (GWM) recently showcased 3 new NEV (New Energy Vehicle) models at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023. These include the GWM CANNON, GWM HAVAL H6 and GWM HAVAL JOLION. 

In addition, those who purchase the ORA GOOD CAT before 7 March 2023 will also receive a free installation of an electric power tailgate worth up to RM2000, along with RM1000 worth of charging credits. Complimenting their ongoing Purr-fect sales package, these customers will also receive free home and portable chargers, an extended warranty programme and more.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change has announced that the government is targeting a total of 1.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) in the country by 2040. Its Minister, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said that the target was increased significantly from what was previously set.

BMW recently showed off their new Panoramic Vision feature which turns your windshield into a Heads-up-display digital dashboard. Fully customizable and within your view, this display is located at the bottom of your windshield and shows off colourful dashboard features like a clock, speedometer and even the song being played. 

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.

The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has revealed that it would be discussing with national car manufacturers Proton and Perodua on expediting the production of electric vehicles (EVs). Its minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that both companies would produce national EVs and introduce affordable EVs to Malaysians.

A total of 18 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be installed along PLUS Highways by the end of the year. This is thanks to a collaborative effort by PLUS Malaysia Bhd and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).

While some car enthusiasts love the roar of a powerful combustion engine, more consider EVs are the future. But EVs are far from mainstream, as there are many technological bottlenecks to overcome like the battery. Recently, sources found a Xiaomi patent related to EV batteries.