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Malay Mail
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
SoloEra Solo 1C electric motorcycle attracts over 6,000 customers, production is underway
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Over 6,000 customers have pre-ordered the SoloEra Solo 1C, according to Blueshark Malaysia and its manufacturing partner, EPMB. The electric motorcycle made its way to headlines back in July, mainly due to its affordable price tag of just RM599. Blueshark and EPMB have also confirmed that the production of Solo 1C has now begun at EPMB's plant in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. Capable of producing 12,000 electric motorcycles per year, SoloEra's two other models, Solo 2 and Solo 3, are also in production, even though the official launch of SoloEra itself has not yet taken place. Blueshark Malaysia has previously said that the Solo 1C delivery timeframe is around 1 to 6 months after booking confirmation. If their bike is not delivered within 6 months, customers can then request a refund for their RM278 booking deposit. Why is SoloEra 1C priced at just RM599? According to Blueshark, the pre-launch price tag for the SoloEra 1 is actually RM2,999. This price tag is not inclusive of other related charges such as admin fee, JPJ registration fee, number plate installation, and insurance. As it is being assembled locally, the SoloEra 1C is eligible for the MARiiCAS rebate, which is currently being reserved exclusively for Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) electric motorcycles. The MARiiCAS RM2,400 helps cut down the SoloEra 1 price tag to just RM599. However, there is a catch — you have to commit to a 5-year battery rental plan at RM59 per month, in order to take advantage of the pre-launch offer. — SoyaCincau pic However, there is a catch — you have to commit to a 5-year battery rental plan at RM59 per month, in order to take advantage of the pre-launch offer. On top of that, you also have to pay another RM10 per month for the connectivity plan. Once the 5-year period is over, customers will have the option to either continue paying for the battery rental on a monthly basis or directly purchase a new battery. The pricing of the battery will be announced during the official launch of SoloEra later this year. SoloEra Solo 1C quick specs Equipped with a 2kW (2.7hp) electric motor, the SoloEra Solo 1C is powered by a removable 70.4V 28Ah (1.97kWh) LFP battery. With a 75kg rider, the electric bike is capable of delivering up to 101km of NEDC-rated range and can reach a top speed of 75km/h. Weighing just 84kg, it is still capable of carrying a maximum payload of 220kg. The Solo 1C also comes with 4 riding modes, including reverse assist and is capable of going up an incline of up to 15 degrees. For braking, the Solo 1C relies on CBS-based disc brakes, and it has also been fitted with a pair of 12-inch wheels with 100/70 tyres. In terms of charging, it takes around 3.5 to 4 hours to charge the battery from 20 per cent to 100 per cent. While Blueshark is planning to offer a battery swapping plan for Solo 1C similar to the R1 and R1 Lite, pre-order customers will be provided with a home charger alongside their bike. The Solo 1C will also be able to support the SoloEra mobile app, which explains why customers need to subscribe to the connectivity plan. From the app, owners can easily locate the bike, check its battery status, activate the anti-theft system, and utilise the Bluetooth-based smart key remote entry & locking. — SoyaCincau
The Star
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Star
EPMB begins local assembly of Soloera EV motorbikes
Azizi Mustafa (CEO of MIDF Bhd), Azrul Reza Aziz (CEO of MARii), Hamidon Abdullah (Executive Chairman of EPMB), Jeff Chong (Group CEO (ASEAN) of Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd), Datuk Hanafi Sakri (Deputy Secretary General (Industry), MITI), Ahmad Razlan Mohamed (Group CEO of EPMB), and Mohd Nizam Mohamed (Director of Manufacturing of EPMB) during the tour of EPMB's manufacturing facility. KUALA LUMPUR: EP Manufacturing Bhd 's (EPMB) subsidiary, EP Blueshark Sdn Bhd (EP Blueshark), and Blueshark Malaysia Sdn Bhd have commenced the local assembly of the SoloEra Solo 1C electric motorcycle at EPM's advanced facility in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. In a joint statement, EPMB, an automotive solutions provider, stated that the local assembly of electric motorcycles reflects both companies' commitment to supporting the National Energy Transition Roadmap and Malaysia's net-zero goal. The partnership combines EPMB's manufacturing expertise with Blueshark Malaysia's EV technology to advance Malaysia's transition towards sustainable mobility. 'The facility has an initial production capacity of 12,000 electric motorcycles annually. Building on this momentum, local assembly of the high-performance Solo 2 and Solo 3 models is now underway. 'This expansion not only widens consumer choice but also underscores the shared vision of positioning Malaysia as a strategic hub for two-wheeled electric vehicle manufacturing in Asean and beyond,' the statement said. EPMB executive director Aidan Hamidon said the commencement shows the company's commitment to driving EV technology in the future. 'EPMB continues to make strides towards the forefront of energy-efficient vehicle (EEV) production and advancing the next generation of mobility solutions in Malaysia and beyond,' he said. Blueshark Malaysia chief executive officer Jeff Chong said the announcement is in line with the company's vision for providing an affordable and sustainable mobility solution. 'Together with our strategic partners EPMB and Petronas Dagangan Bhd , we are committed to expanding Malaysia's electromobility ecosystem into one where smart, connected electric motorcycles are accessible to more riders, while establishing the country as a manufacturing hub for Asean and beyond,' he said. According to EPMB, the Solo 1C recorded over 6,000 registrations of interest in just over a month following the launch of a limited-time pre-launch promotion in July. Priced from as low as RM599, the campaign makes the Solo 1C one of the most accessible electric motorcycles in the market. Until Sept 16, eligible customers can pre-order the Solo 1C at the promotional price of RM599, with the discounted price made possible by a RM2,400 rebate under the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics, and Internet of Things Institute and additional support from Blueshark. — Bernama
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
EP Manufacturing kicks off local assembly of SoloEra electric motorcycles
KUALA LUMPUR: EP Manufacturing Bhd's (EPMB) unit EP Blueshark Sdn Bhd, together with Blueshark Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has begun local assembly of the SoloEra Solo 1C electric motorcycle at EPMB's advanced facility in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. The plant has an initial capacity of 12,000 units a year, with assembly of the higher-performance Solo 2 and Solo 3 models also underway. EPMB said the expansion widens consumer choice while positioning Malaysia as a strategic hub for two-wheeled electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Asean and beyond. The company hosted a site visit for key stakeholders, including the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti), the Malaysia Automotive Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii), Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd, Petronas Dagangan Bhd and Blueshark. "EPMB continues to make strides towards the forefront of energy-efficient vehicle production and advancing the next generation of mobility solutions in Malaysia and beyond," executive director Aidan Hamidon said in a statement. He added that the Solo 1C has attracted strong interest, with over 6,000 registrations recorded within a month of its pre-launch promotion in July. Priced from as low as RM599, the Solo 1C is among the most affordable electric motorcycles in the market. Its success was driven by an exclusive collaboration with Petronas' Mesra Rewards and Setel, supported by MARii's MARiiCas EV rebate initiative to accelerate nationwide adoption. EPMB said the SoloEra series is designed to ease the shift from internal combustion engine motorcycles to electric, aligning with the government's target of achieving 20 per cent electrified vehicles by 2030.
