You might be aware that Malaysia prohibits the import of electric vehicles (EVs) priced below RM 100,000, and this is indeed accurate. The rationale behind this policy, driven by the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI), is actually sound when you consider their goal of attracting investments in the EV sector. In the world of technology, most of the valuable stuff is in the higher-end product range. Cheaper electric cars have minimal technological sophistication; they're kind of li

The Malaysian electric vehicle (EV) scene is shaping up to be more competitive and accessible for those who are curious about the silent revolution taking over the motoring world. One of those newcomers is the BYD Dolphin which is teased to make a splash here this week. The Dolphin is the smallest EV being sold by BYD globally but China has the even smaller BYD Seagull. Being an EV the size of a Perodua Myvi which puts it as a B-segment car (with a lot fewer mechanical parts, allowing for a bigg

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) carmaker Neta, a brand under Hozon Auto, has further signalled their intentions to enter the Malaysian market with their new website and social media pages. We first heard of their plans back in August 2022 during their brand unveiling in Thailand. Since then, the brand has also entered Vietnam. Also read: Hozon confirms EV plans for Malaysia, Neta V launched in Thailand at RM 68k, does 384 km Despite having three main models in China (Neta S, the Neta U-II, the Net

The Malaysian government will be ‘looking’ into ways to introduce affordable battery EVs priced below RM 100,000, said Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The Minister said battery EVs currently on sale in Malaysia are priced beyond the reach of most Malaysians. “The majority of EVs on sale today are priced above RM 100,000 but we want to bring such vehicles to the wider market, which is the price range of below RM 100,000. To achieve that, we will loo

At the ASEAN Director-General Meeting on Digital Technologies to Enhance Excise Tax Administration and Moving Forward to Carbon Neutrality in Thailand, Bao Zhuangfei, General Manager of Neta Auto (Thailand), said that the company has plans to expand in the ASEAN region. “By participating in the ASEAN meeting of the Excise Department this time, Neta will be aware of the guidelines and visions of the Excise Department of various countries in the ASEAN region to determine the implementation plan in

MINI Australia has received an overwhelming response on its city electric runabout – the MINI Cooper SE. All 100 units that were pre-ordered by MINI Australia have been sold out without the car being physically seen or driven. Those who wish buy a MINI Cooper SE in Australia now will have to wait until 2021 to get their cars. MINI Australia general manager Brett Waudby says the response was not expected since Australians love big V8s. Hence the small 100-unit pre-order by MINI Australia. Between