US EditionPerodua Unveils Malaysia's First Homegrown EV, Priced at RM80,000
- Perodua has launched Malaysia's first battery electric vehicle, the QV-E, priced at RM80,000, to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem.
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed pride in the local talent that made the project possible during the launch event on December 1.
- The QV-E features a lithium iron phosphate battery with a range of up to 445km and enhanced safety features, including a Child Presence Detection system.
- Initial production will be 500 units per month, increasing to 3,000 by the third quarter of 2026, as Perodua aims for localised components in its EVs by 2026 and 2030.
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Malaysia has unveiled its first locally developed electric car, the Perodua QV-E, a subcompact crossover that marks the company’s serious entry into the electrification era. The model comes with a battery subscription plan, reducing the starting price of 80,000 ringgit (about €16,000), but adding a monthly payment of 275 ringgit (about €55) for the vehicle’s main component. The QV-E was developed by Perodua with an investment of 800 million ring…
Perodua launches Malaysia’s first homegrown BEV
Malaysia-based Perodua has on Monday launched its first battery electric vehicle (EV) named QV-E as part of the national car company’s agenda to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem. The QV-E, which stands for “Quest for Visionary Electric Vehicle” took MYR 800 million ($194 million) to develop and is produced at Perodua’s newest manufacturing facility – the “Smart Mobility Plant”, Perodua said in a statement. “For now, we are able to produce 500 …
Malaysia's First EV Costs $19K. Batteries Sold Separately
Malaysia’s first locally developed EV starts from $19,400. Buyers must lease the 52.5-kWh battery for nine years. Electric motor makes 201 hp with 277 miles of range. Malaysian automaker Perodua has taken its first serious step into electrification with the launch of the QV-E, short for Quest for Visionary Electric Vehicle. This subcompact crossover marks the brand’s first zero-emission model and comes with a subscription-based battery plan…
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