News & Reviews:   Perodua EV

Perodua is set to launch its first electric vehicle (EV) model by the end of this year. The EV will be assembled at Perodua's new factory in Rawang and will be one of the most affordable EVs in the Malaysian market. So, what should you know about it?

The Perodua electric vehicle (EV), the company’s first of its kind and touted to be an affordable EV priced under RM100,000, has been in the rumour mills for a while, and now we may have gotten a concrete timeline for its launch. This info is courtesy of Sime Darby group chief executive officer Datuk Jeffri Salim Davidson, who recently shared his thoughts on the Malaysian motor industry with NST.

Perodua’s affordable electric vehicle (EV) is touted for release later this year, with the price range lauded to be under RM100,000. Now, its CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad has alluded to a new sales concept that allows the company to sell the EV for under RM80,000: By not including the batteries!

Perodua recently released its first electric vehicle (EV) prototype, the Myvi Conversion at the Malaysian Auto Show 2024. Perodua is expected to launch its first electric vehicle no later than next year with a price that will not exceed RM100,000 and will not be less than RM50,000. 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.

Looks like Malaysia does not want to get left behind in the EV industry. Today, Perodua confirms it will launch its first EV by the end of 2025. That said, what should you know about it?