It’s more than just electric vehicles at paultan.org EVx 2023. The cars need home charging, and when you shop for an EV, you’ll also need to research and pick a suitable charger for your home or office. KINETA offers a wide range of EV chargers from multiple brands. A subsidiary of Sime Darby, KINETA provides […]
EVx 2023: WAS 500 EV ambulance under evaluation by First Ambulance, to be trialled for use in Malaysia
Joining the ranks of electric passenger vehicles on show here at the paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo (EVx 2023) is an EV ambulance study by private ambulance operator First Ambulance, which has brought a WAS 500 zero-emissions box ambulance. Starting with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter box van base, German specialist WAS applies the EV powertrain to a […]
EVx 2023: CAF CE1 – EV panel van with 300 km range
Passenger electric vehicles may be headlining the paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo (EVx) 2023, which is currently ongoing at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) until tomorrow (July 22-23), but the commercial aspect of electrification isn’t forgotten. One such vehicle is on display at the Avis booth. It’s a panel van called the CE1 by Malaysian […]
EVx 2023: BMW i7 xDrive60 on display at SCCC – 625 km EV range, 544 PS, 31.3-inch rear theatre screen
The new BMW i7 is currently on display at the paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo (EVx) 2023, which is currently ongoing at the Setia City Convention Centre from July 22-23. Launched in Malaysia just last month, the all-electric version of the seventh-generation G70 7 Series is available in a sole xDrive60 M Sport variant priced at […]
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 in Malaysia – RWD with 614 km range for RM289,888, AWD with 519 km, RM319,888
The latest to join the range of battery-electric vehicles in the Hyundai range in Malaysia is the Hyundai Ioniq 6, which arrives in Malaysia in two variants – the Ioniq 6 Max RWD, at RM289,888 and the Ioniq 6 Max AWD, at RM319,888. Both the Max RWD and dual-motor Max AWD are specified with a […]
Tesla to invest in Malaysia, outlines development plans
Earlier today, American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla formally announced its strategic expansion into the Malaysian market, doing so with the official introduction of the Tesla Model Y. To recap, three versions of the Model Y are available, the Standard Range RWD (RM199,000), Long Range AWD (RM246,000) and Performance AWD (RM288,000). All were present at […]
First Tesla Supercharger station in Malaysia located at Pavilion KL – eight charging bays in B1 parking area
Not long to go before Tesla makes its official debut here, with the electric vehicle brand due to be launched in Malaysia tomorrow, July 20. Ahead of that, we’ve happened to come across the first of the Tesla Supercharger stations, which is in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, during a visit to the mall earlier today. Located […]
RON97 petrol price July 2023 week four update – price of premium fuel unchanged at RM3.37 per litre
With Wednesday comes the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the ministry of finance announces the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of July 20 to 26, 2023. No change in the price of RON 97 petrol for the coming week, which means that the premium grade of petrol continues at the […]
No intention to phase out AP system in Malaysia despite direct import of Tesla EVs – Tengku Zafrul Aziz
The Malaysian government has no intention of phasing out the approved permit (AP) system for vehicle imports, minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said, reported Bernama. “We are not discussing [abolishing the AP system] yet; there is no intention at this point of time,” Zafrul told reporters, adding that […]
2023 BYD Dolphin spotted in Malaysia before launch
Ahead of the launch of the BYD Dolphin later this month on July 27, the electric vehicle (EV) has been sighted in the wild at IOI Mall Puchong. This example was sighted wearing a generous amount of camouflage to disguise its identity, but the general shape of the car and the phrase “A New Wave […]