Four years is an awfully short amount of time to be making a car from scratch, much less an ultra premium SUV, and a high-performance fully-electric one at that. Both are uncharted territories for Lotus, a brand known mostly to have made incredibly raw and engaging sports cars for hardcore enthusiasts. Outside of that circle, […]
smart #1 EV set to make its first official appearance in Malaysia at EVx 2023 this coming July 22-23, SCCC
During the signing of the distributorship agreement between Proton and electric carmaker smart Automobile Company in August last year, it was announced that the smart #1 would be the first model from the brand to be sold here, with the EV set to make its debut sometime in Q4 this year. Earlier this year, it […]
EVs in Malaysia to get cheaper road tax than petrol, diesel cars after 2025; special EV1-9999 number plate
During his welcoming speech at the launch of the new GWM Seremban 4S centre, transport minister Anthony Loke revealed some developments his ministry is working on in relation to the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Malaysia. First up, road tax. At present, road tax for EVs in Malaysia is free from January 1, 2022 until […]
Will buying an electric car cause your entire TNB bill to be hit with the RM0.10 per kWh ICPT surcharge?
Yesterday’s big news was the announcement of a revised ICPT tariff for the second half of 2023. For most domestic users, an ICPT rebate of RM0.02 remains. But for users who use more than 1,500 kWh a month, this rebate becomes a surcharge of RM0.10, which is effectively a 12 sen upwards movement. The surcharge […]
Buy a BMW iX, get solar panels for zero emissions with Solaroo, Quill Automobiles and Millennium Welt
One of the common criticisms on EV ownership in Malaysia is that it is not a truly zero emissions affair because of the existence of coal and gas in TNB’s generation mix. But what if you could recharge your EV with electricity generated from solar power instead of TNB power? Now that would make for […]
Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV MPV in Malaysia – 1st Edition SWB Pro, 204 PS and 310 Nm, 415 km range, RM588k
Admittedly, going the parallel import route isn’t for everyone, but for those that are willing to take the plunge, there’s a plethora of options to pick from. Aside from providing first dibs on models that will eventually come, the path sometimes offers access to something that is unlikely to show up through official channels. Case […]
Lotus Eletre EV coming soon to Malaysia – hyper SUV in 3 variants including 905 hp R, from RM630k est
The Lotus Eletre EV, which Hethel calls an ‘all-electric hyper-SUV’, is confirmed for Malaysia and will be coming very soon. According to our sources, the EV has amassed over 100 bookings despite there being no marketing activities by Lotus Cars Malaysia (LCM). We hear that LCM will be bringing in all three variants of the […]