News & Reviews:   EV

OPPO has now announced a collaboration with BYD, the leading Chinese car manufacturer. The two companies will integrate technology for the use of both companies' customers. So, what should you know about it?

Minister of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz informed that his ministry is confident that Perusahaan Otomobil Bawah Sdn Bhd (Perodua) will be able to produce the first electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia priced below RM100000. by the end of 2025.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today tabled Budget 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat, which included some major policy announcements from the Federal Government. These include the removal of the RON95 blanket subsidy and a subsidy of RM2400 for eligible Malaysians to purchase electric motorcycles.

Looks like motorcyclists in Malaysia are in for a treat. During Belanjawan 2025 (Budget 2025), the Malaysian government announced the CKD Motorcycle Use Promotion Scheme (locally developed) with a subsidy of RM2400 to enable the public to buy electric motorcycles at a more affordable price. So, what should you know about it?

Apple is ready to cancel its own electric car development project due to various technical problems and other challenges. However, the matter did not stop the presence of various further information regarding the cancelled project. So, what should you know about it?

Previously, we mentioned how everyone in Malaysia can bid for special EV plate numbers. Recently, a unique number plate has been bidded up to RM16000. That said, what should you know about it?

JPJ opens bidding for EV number plates from today September 9 to September 13. The number plate can only be used on fully electric vehicles (EVs) as it will make it easier for owners to distinguish their vehicles from ICE vehicles. So, what should you know about it?

Much has been said about Tesla over the past week, including how the company allegedly cancelled its plans to build factories in Southeast Asia, as well as how it’s suffering losses and can’t compete with Chinese EV makers. Now, after MITI Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul clarified that Tesla never committed to building factories in Malaysia, he revealed that his Ministry will be meeting with Tesla representatives from the US to discuss its investment plans in our country.

Recently, a report from the Thai-based publication The Nation which claimed that Tesla is cancelling its plans to open a factory in Southeast Asian countries and Asia has caught global attention, including in Malaysia. Now, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed information he received from the company on this decision.

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming is now quoted as saying the government is considering exempting local authority parking fees (PBT), specifically for electric vehicles. This move is expected to further increase the rate of electric car use, especially in cities.