Kia EV6

EVs are still exorbitantly out of reach for many Malaysians but for RM 300,000, you might as well get the next best thing than a recond Tesla Model 3 and that is the Kia EV6. Forget all your perception of old Kias for the moment though because the EV6 is part of the wind of change that is spreading across Korean cars over the past 5 years. If the Tesla Model 3 looks like a slippery spaceship, then the Kia EV6 is the Millennium Falcon. The sporty coupe SUV style suits the look of the EV though so

Battery electric vehicles (EVs) are rather simple machines. With 100 times less components inside, it is a lot easier to build an EV than a regular internal combustion engine vehicle. Anyone with enough money can buy off-the-shelf batteries, infotainment, all the associated software, and contract a factory to build an EV. But craftsmen and artists will tell you that the easier a task, the easier it is to separate those who really know what they are doing from those who don’t. Confused? Step away

Our inaugural WapCar Auto Show Exhibition takes place this weekend (1-3 July 2022, at Pavilion Bukit Jalil) and among the many, many things to expect then, you’ll also get the exclusive chance to view the 2022 Kia EV6 as it appears in front of the Malaysian public for the first time. The EV6 GT-Line AWD – the sole variant available here – will join the display stands alongside the Kia Carnival, as well as other models from Mazda, Peugeot, and Mercedes-Benz. And what a treat it would be to look a

The narrative of battery electric vehicles (BEVs or battery EVs) wasn’t always dominated by Tesla. When the Tesla Roadster was just a toy driven by billionaires for short trips within Monaco, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Nissan Leaf was already being used by many families and companies in Japan, USA and Europe. So why the difference in their successes (or failures)? One key reason was that Tesla branded itself as a tech startup rather than an automaker, and Tesla worked the capital market in ways l

The current import and excise tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles (battery EVs) is set to expire by 31-December 2023. The Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) is of the opinion that the exemption period, which was announced in Budget 2022, is too short to see any meaningful investments into EVs. “We seek extension of full import and excise tax exemption for CBU EVs while the market is preparing for the growth of EVs in Malaysia. We hope there will be incentives for up to 10 years,” sai

The Kia EV6 has been taking Malaysia's electric vehicle (EV) space by storm – the order books are strong, and crowds thronged around it at our Auto Show a couple of months back. However, a certain Mr. Tan will have the bragging rights of being the first to own a unit here. And it being in bright Runway Red will definitely attract some gazes too. It's certainly very different from the usual Moonscape we're used to seeing that's for sure. Also read: Kia EV6 launched in Malaysia - Priced from RM 30