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The Star
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Perodua gives assurance of high safety standards in development of first EV
SERDANG: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has emphasised that high safety standards are the top priority in the development of its first electric vehicle (EV). Its president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad (pic) said Perodua is committed to ensuring that the EV, which is expected to be introduced by the end of this year, complies with strict safety standards. He added that the "safety first" concept is being applied comprehensively at every level of product development, covering vehicle safety, factory operations and worker safety. ALSO READ: Perodua to produce EV by October "InsyaAllah, we hope our car that will be released later will meet certain safety standards that we have selected and defined,' he told reporters after attending the launch of the Voluntary Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV) Labelling Scheme here on Monday (May 12). He was commenting on a recent incident involving an international EV brand that reportedly came to a sudden stop on the highway. Previously, local media reported that a family experienced a frightening moment when the electric vehicle they were in suddenly braked while in the fast lane of the Cheras-Kajang Highway on May 1. On May 8, Zainal Abidin said Perodua aims to finalise production of its first EV by October, with plans to market it by the end of the year. He said in the initial phase, the vehicle will have over 30% local content and will be assembled at its new plant in Rawang, Selangor, with a price tag under RM80,000. – Bernama
Daily Express
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Perodua assures high safety standards in development of first EV
Published on: Monday, May 12, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 12, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Perodua aims to finalise production of its first EV by October, with plans to market it by the end of the year. - Bernama pic SERDANG: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has emphasised that high safety standards are its top priority in the development of its first electric vehicle (EV). Its President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said Perodua is committed to ensuring that the EV, which is expected to be introduced by the end of this year, complies with strict safety standards to prevent any untoward incidents. He added that the 'safety first' concept is being applied comprehensively at every level of Perodua's product development, covering vehicle safety, factory operations, and worker safety. 'Insya-ALLAH, we hope our car that will be released later will meet certain safety standards that we have selected and defined,' he told reporters after attending the launch of the Voluntary Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV) Labelling Scheme here today. He was commenting on a recent incident involving an international EV brand that reportedly came to a sudden stop on the highway. Previously, local media reported that a family experienced a frightening moment when the electric vehicle they were in suddenly braked while being driven in the fast lane of the Cheras-Kajang Highway on May 1. On May 8, Zainal Abidin said Perodua aims to finalise production of its first EV by October, with plans to market it by the end of the year. He said in the initial phase, the vehicle will have over 30 per cent local content and will be assembled at its new plant in Rawang, Selangor, with a price tag under RM80,000.
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Perodua assures high safety standards in development of first EV
SERDANG: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has emphasised that high safety standards are its top priority in the development of its first electric vehicle (EV). Its president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said Perodua is committed to ensuring that the EV, which is expected to be introduced by the end of this year, complies with strict safety standards to prevent any untoward incidents. He added that the "safety first" concept is being applied comprehensively at every level of Perodua's product development, covering vehicle safety, factory operations, and worker safety. "Insya-ALLAH, we hope our car that will be released later will meet certain safety standards that we have selected and defined," he told reporters after attending the launch of the Voluntary Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV) Labelling Scheme here today. He was commenting on a recent incident involving an international EV brand that reportedly came to a sudden stop on the highway. Previously, local media reported that a family experienced a frightening moment when the electric vehicle they were in suddenly braked while being driven in the fast lane of the Cheras-Kajang Highway on May 1. On May 8, Zainal Abidin said Perodua aims to finalise production of its first EV by October, with plans to market it by the end of the year. He said in the initial phase, the vehicle will have over 30 per cent local content and will be assembled at its new plant in Rawang, Selangor, with a price tag under RM80,000.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Perodua assures high safety standards in development of first EV
SERDANG: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has emphasised that high safety standards are its top priority in the development of its first electric vehicle (EV). Its President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said Perodua is committed to ensuring that the EV, which is expected to be introduced by the end of this year, complies with strict safety standards to prevent any untoward incidents. He added that the 'safety first' concept is being applied comprehensively at every level of Perodua's product development, covering vehicle safety, factory operations, and worker safety. 'Insya-ALLAH, we hope our car that will be released later will meet certain safety standards that we have selected and defined,' he told reporters after attending the launch of the Voluntary Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV) Labelling Scheme here today. He was commenting on a recent incident involving an international EV brand that reportedly came to a sudden stop on the highway. Previously, local media reported that a family experienced a frightening moment when the electric vehicle they were in suddenly braked while being driven in the fast lane of the Cheras-Kajang Highway on May 1. On May 8, Zainal Abidin said Perodua aims to finalise production of its first EV by October, with plans to market it by the end of the year. He said in the initial phase, the vehicle will have over 30 per cent local content and will be assembled at its new plant in Rawang, Selangor, with a price tag under RM80,000.
The Star
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Perodua to produce EV by October
Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad. SERDANG: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) aims to finalise production of electric vehicles (EVs) by October, with plans to market them by the end of this year. President and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said the EVs would be over 30% locally assembled at its new factory in Rawang, Selangor with a price of below RM80,000 each. 'But after a few months of production, with the localisation of critical components, we hope to increase the local assembly content to over 60%,' he told a press conference after unveiling the EV prototype during the Malaysian Autoshow 2025 here yesterday. Zainal Abidin said the EVs, with an expected monthly production of 500 units, would be targeted at young buyers and small families who would benefit from an affordable car. He also stressed that the model's long-term value was a key priority, particularly regarding battery quality and resale price. 'If people buy an EV but are not confident about its 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 said. — Bernama
