Smart #1

Prominent multi-brand dealer network, Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad - better known as EON - has inaugurated their latest 3S dealership, EON smart Glenmarie earlier today. An all-in-one facility, the showroom consists of a 4,362 square feet showroom that houses up to three smart #1 cars, as well as a dedicated delivery bay. There’s also a customer lounge, a cafe, free Wi-Fi, as well as a room for kids to play in. Also read: No more teasers - Smart #1 launched in Malaysia, from RM 189k, up to 42

Following numerous teasers and previews, the Smart #1 is finally launched in Malaysia. This electric SUV, imported from China (CBU), offers three variants: Smart #1 Pro - RM 189,000 Smart #1 Premium - RM 219,000 Smart #1 Brabus - RM 249,000 *prices are on-the-road, without insurance The entry-level Smart #1 Pro comes with a smaller 49 kWh LFP battery, offering a WLTP-rated range of 315 km, powering a rear-mounted (RWD) single electric motor delivering 272 PS and 343 Nm. The Premium variant uses

At the Smart #1 launch event, Pro-Net, the official distributor for Smart vehicles in Malaysia and Thailand and a subsidiary of Proton, disclosed that they have already received over 500 bookings at the time of launch. The Smart #1, which opened its bookings on 19-September, is available in three variants: the base #1 Pro, the Premium, and the top-tier Brabus. The Brabus variant has emerged as the favourite among Smart customers, constituting 60 percent of the total orders received. Deliveries w

There might not have been a lot of creativity put into naming the Smart #1 but that’s fine with us as it appears most of it went into the design and features that would surely appeal to a younger buyer demographic. Here, our very own Adrian Chia has a quick walkaround with the car in China and even gets behind the wheel for a short ride. By now, most of us would be familiar with the #1. It rides on Geely’s SEA platform that’s made for electric vehicles (EV). There’s a single electric motor in th

Hot on the heels of the new 100 kW DC fast charger at Proton’s Centre of Excellence along the Kesas highway, Smart Malaysia has contributed to the nationwide expansion of DC charging with 3 more units at selected dealers nationwide. Smart Glenmarie and Smart Ipoh have been equipped with a 60 kW DC charging station each. These central locations are set to play a crucial role in the expansion of the EV ecosystem. Electric vehicle owners in Penang can now use the 120 kW DC charger at Smart Penang.

Proton and clean energy solutions provider Gentari have introduced a 100 kWh DC fast charger at their Centre of Excellence (CoE) headquarters along the KESAS highway in Shah Alam. The charger is conveniently positioned at the customer parking area of the Proton Crystal showroom, offering accessibility to all EV users, regardless of make and model. “With our imminent entry into Malaysia’s EV market via Smart Malaysia just around the corner, the time is right for Proton to take another step into t