Previously, we reported that Malaysia was in the final preparations to make the Proton e.MAS 7 the official ASEAN vehicle. Now, it has been announced that 61 of Malaysia’s first national EVs will be used as official vehicles for key delegations during the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025.

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. 

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has announced that it will be reviewing the previously set target of having 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the country by 2025. Its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz clarified that while the government is maintaining the target as of now, his Cabinet colleagues will re-examine whether it is actually achievable.

Technology changes rapidly and with the start of 2024, world-changing technologies are just on the horizon (just like last year, only different ;)). With us just being in the first week of January 2024, we take a look at the Top 4 upcoming tech trends in 2024.

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.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has announced that it will be building electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in various spot along the North-South Expressway as part of its collaboration with PLUS Malaysia Bhd. Accordingly, the utility firm is investing RM90 million over the next 3 years to support the EV ecosystem.