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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Perodua unveils EV with fastback design, slated for Q4 launch, confirms battery leasing and phased mass rollout
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Perodua today unveiled the latest update in its EV journey. For Malaysia Autoshow 2025, the national automaker has brought forward the latest prototype which President and CEO, Zainal Abidin Ahmad said that very close to the production version. Perodua EV is on schedule for Q4 release He also revealed that Perodua EV is currently in the final stage of homologation and pilot production is expected to take place within September to October. The company is confident that the EV will be ready to be launched by the end of 2025. The specs for now are generally the same as per what Perodua has revealed before. This includes battery from CATL with 50kWh-ish of capacity, 400km range, and 0-100km/h timing of under 7 seconds. It has also been mentioned that the EV takes around 8 hours to be fully charged via AC charging. As for DC charging, 30 minutes are enough to get the battery to go from 30 per cent to 80 per cent. Zainal did add that the upcoming Perodua EV can hit a top speed of 165km/h while it will also feature ADAS L2 capability and is designed to meet the 5-star A-NCAP classification . He also said that the EV features a fastback design that is skewed towards the lower B-segment. Perodua EV battery leasing is a go Zainal Abidin has also confirmed that the Perodua EV will indeed be offered through a battery leasing service. This will allow the company to offer the new EV for under RM80,000. Customers can also purchase the car by cash or bank loan and then sign up for the battery leasing separately. They can also choose to purchase both the EV and the battery outright although details regarding the purchase and leasing arrangements are still under discussion. Zainal Abidin has also confirmed that the Perodua EV will indeed be offered through a battery leasing service. — SoyaCincau pic However, the company will not be implementing battery swapping service at this juncture. That being said, Zainal pointed out that customers can have the high-voltage battery within the Perodua EV changed in just 30 minutes at the service centre if there is any issue with it. Zainal also pointed out that customers who purchase the battery outright have to pay for a new replacement battery themselves once the 8-year warranty is over, if needed. On the other hand, customers who signed for the leasing service will get the battery replacement for free as long as they retain the subscription. Perodua EV will be a mass production model Another interesting bits of information that Zainal has also revealed at Malaysia Autoshow today that Perodua has decided to turn the EV into a mass production model instead of its initial plan to produce it as a small-scale release. That being said, the initial production will still be quite low at 500 units per month but the company is planning to ramp it up – as many as 2,000 units per month. — SoyaCincau
Malay Mail
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Perodua unveils EV with fastback design, slated for Q4 launch, confirms battery leasing and phased mass rollout
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Perodua today unveiled the latest update in its EV journey. For Malaysia Autoshow 2025, the national automaker has brought forward the latest prototype which President and CEO, Zainal Abidin Ahmad said that very close to the production version. Perodua EV is on schedule for Q4 release He also revealed that Perodua EV is currently in the final stage of homologation and pilot production is expected to take place within September to October. The company is confident that the EV will be ready to be launched by the end of 2025. The specs for now are generally the same as per what Perodua has revealed before. This includes battery from CATL with 50kWh-ish of capacity, 400km range, and 0-100km/h timing of under 7 seconds. It has also been mentioned that the EV takes around 8 hours to be fully charged via AC charging. As for DC charging, 30 minutes are enough to get the battery to go from 30 per cent to 80 per cent. Zainal did add that the upcoming Perodua EV can hit a top speed of 165km/h while it will also feature ADAS L2 capability and is designed to meet the 5-star A-NCAP classification . He also said that the EV features a fastback design that is skewed towards the lower B-segment. Perodua EV battery leasing is a go Zainal Abidin has also confirmed that the Perodua EV will indeed be offered through a battery leasing service. This will allow the company to offer the new EV for under RM80,000. Customers can also purchase the car by cash or bank loan and then sign up for the battery leasing separately. They can also choose to purchase both the EV and the battery outright although details regarding the purchase and leasing arrangements are still under discussion. Zainal Abidin has also confirmed that the Perodua EV will indeed be offered through a battery leasing service. — SoyaCincau pic However, the company will not be implementing battery swapping service at this juncture. That being said, Zainal pointed out that customers can have the high-voltage battery within the Perodua EV changed in just 30 minutes at the service centre if there is any issue with it. Zainal also pointed out that customers who purchase the battery outright have to pay for a new replacement battery themselves once the 8-year warranty is over, if needed. On the other hand, customers who signed for the leasing service will get the battery replacement for free as long as they retain the subscription. Perodua EV will be a mass production model Another interesting bits of information that Zainal has also revealed at Malaysia Autoshow today that Perodua has decided to turn the EV into a mass production model instead of its initial plan to produce it as a small-scale release. That being said, the initial production will still be quite low at 500 units per month but the company is planning to ramp it up – as many as 2,000 units per month. — SoyaCincau
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Perodua to finalise maiden EV production and launch in Q4
KUALA LUMPUR: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) plans to finalise production of its first electric vehicle (EV) by October and launch it by the year-end. The EV, codenamed eMO, will initially be over 30 per cent locally produced at a new factory in Sungai Choh in Rawang, Selangor, said Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad. Production will start at a rate of 500 units a month in the new battery EV plant, Zainal told a press conference after unveiling the EV prototype - presented in a half-cut form - at the Malaysian Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025) here today. Perodua hopes to increase the local content to over 60 per cent after a few months of production with the localisation of critical components, he added. Perodua eMO's final prototype headlined the MAS 2025 that opened to the media today at MAEPS Serdang before making opening its doors to the public on Friday. This is the third part of Perodua's Electric Motion Online and the final rehearsal before the launch of the production car by December. Perodua first introduced the eMO-II concept at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) late last year. The eMO-II five-door hatchback from KLIMS has morphed into a small B-segment SUV at MAS 2025. In February, Perodua floated a possible RM80,000 starting price for the company's EV, but without the battery. Zainal said the EV is targeted at the younger buyers and small families, enabling them to enjoy an affordable electric ride. He now confirmed that Perodua EV will offer Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) battery leasing, a first in Malaysia. The battery is a lithium iron phosphate unit sourced from CATL, with a target range of between 400km and 410km. The performance target is a 0-100 km/h time of between six and seven seconds and top speed of around 165 km/h. "The battery will be leased to buyers. The 'rental' fee is the minimum, and based on surveys by Perodua, many are in favour of this method," Zainal said. He added that the EV battery leasing scheme lowers the cost of the car and ensures that owners will always have a battery in the best condition. The EVs long-term value was a key priority, particularly regarding battery quality and resale price, he said. "If people buy an EV but are not confident in the battery quality, the car's value will drop after eight years. "So, we are ensuring that even after eight or nine years, the car will still retain its value because we control the battery quality. You can always get a new battery from us," he added.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Could this be Perodua's RM80,000 EV? Mystery test car seen charging at Gentari hub in Kuala Lumpur
Could this be Perodua's RM80,000 EV? Mystery test car seen charging at Gentari hub in Kuala Lumpur KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — A camouflaged vehicle was recently spotted testing on Malaysian roads. Based on its trade plate and location of its sightings, we might be looking at the upcoming Perodua EV. The first sighting was noted through an image obtained by MalaysianMotoring, which clearly showed the B3598A trade plate. This particular trade plate has been used by Perodua numerous times over the years with a variety of models, including Daihatsu Rocky e-Smart (Ativa Hybrid) and Daihatsu Ayla (Axia). MalaysianMotoring also pointed to the design of the vehicle's rear windscreen, which appears to be similar to the Perodua eMO-II Concept EV that was shown at the KL International Mobility Show last December. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement The vehicle was also spotted by Mike Kong, who shared his findings through Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook. Judging from the MKPJ label on the red cone and some of the building traits that are visible in the picture, it appears that the EV was charging at the Gentari EV charging hub at Menara KPJ in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. It also appears that there is another test unit at the location, albeit hiding under the car cover. There is also a Chery Omoda E5 in the picture but it is unclear whether the EV is there by coincidence or is being used as a benchmark by Perodua. The clearest look at the camouflaged test vehicle came from a set of photos that Meng Lee Chen shared through another post on Facebook group. This particular set depicts the EV going through an unspecified highway. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement What do we know about Perodua EV so far? Most of the official details that we know so far regarding Perodua EV were revealed during the unveiling of Perodua eMO-II Concept EV last year. For one, the EV is designed to deliver 400km of range and will be powered by a CATL LFP battery pack with a capacity of around 50kWh. At the event, the company did not reveal any other performance figures for its new EV aside from aiming to hit a 0-100km/h timing of under 7 seconds. It also said that it takes around 8 hours to fully charge the EV through AC charging, while it takes around 30 minutes to get from 30 per cent to 80 per cent via DC charging. At the same event, Perodua also said the new EV will be priced under RM90,000. Fast forward a few months later, the company's President and CEO, Zainal Abidin Ahmad reportedly said that the EV could be priced at RM80,000 but 'without' the battery. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Instead, customers have to sign up for a separate battery leasing service. While this method may sound odd, it has been used in the automotive industry before by the likes of Vinfast and Renault. Perodua Ace EV, as envisioned by automotive artist, Theottle. Meanwhile, Sime Darby's Group CEO, Jeffri Salim Davidson has previously said that Perodua's new EV will begin testing in June while the launch will take place in December 2025. We also expect Perodua to announce some updates on its EV project at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 next week, so stay tuned. — SoyaCincau
Malay Mail
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Could this be Perodua's RM80,000 EV? Mystery test car seen charging at Gentari hub in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — A camouflaged vehicle was recently spotted testing on Malaysian roads. Based on its trade plate and location of its sightings, we might be looking at the upcoming Perodua EV. The first sighting was noted through an image obtained by MalaysianMotoring, which clearly showed the B3598A trade plate. This particular trade plate has been used by Perodua numerous times over the years with a variety of models, including Daihatsu Rocky e-Smart (Ativa Hybrid) and Daihatsu Ayla (Axia). MalaysianMotoring also pointed to the design of the vehicle's rear windscreen, which appears to be similar to the Perodua eMO-II Concept EV that was shown at the KL International Mobility Show last December. The vehicle was also spotted by Mike Kong, who shared his findings through Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook. Judging from the MKPJ label on the red cone and some of the building traits that are visible in the picture, it appears that the EV was charging at the Gentari EV charging hub at Menara KPJ in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. It also appears that there is another test unit at the location, albeit hiding under the car cover. There is also a Chery Omoda E5 in the picture but it is unclear whether the EV is there by coincidence or is being used as a benchmark by Perodua. The clearest look at the camouflaged test vehicle came from a set of photos that Meng Lee Chen shared through another post on Facebook group. This particular set depicts the EV going through an unspecified highway. What do we know about Perodua EV so far? Most of the official details that we know so far regarding Perodua EV were revealed during the unveiling of Perodua eMO-II Concept EV last year. For one, the EV is designed to deliver 400km of range and will be powered by a CATL LFP battery pack with a capacity of around 50kWh. At the event, the company did not reveal any other performance figures for its new EV aside from aiming to hit a 0-100km/h timing of under 7 seconds. It also said that it takes around 8 hours to fully charge the EV through AC charging, while it takes around 30 minutes to get from 30 per cent to 80 per cent via DC charging. At the same event, Perodua also said the new EV will be priced under RM90,000. Fast forward a few months later, the company's President and CEO, Zainal Abidin Ahmad reportedly said that the EV could be priced at RM80,000 but 'without' the battery. Instead, customers have to sign up for a separate battery leasing service. While this method may sound odd, it has been used in the automotive industry before by the likes of Vinfast and Renault. Perodua has just unveiled its eMO-II, their latest EV concept which is expected to be the Electric Myvi for the masses. — SoyaCincau pic Perodua Ace EV, as envisioned by automotive artist, Theottle. Meanwhile, Sime Darby's Group CEO, Jeffri Salim Davidson has previously said that Perodua's new EV will begin testing in June while the launch will take place in December 2025. We also expect Perodua to announce some updates on its EV project at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 next week, so stay tuned. — SoyaCincau
