Distributor of Maxus vehicles in Malaysia, Weststar Motors, let out a shock drop over the weekend by teasing the 2023 Maxus Mifa 9 EV MPV over on social media. The video shows glimpses of a China-spec car (watch it here), so final specifications are as yet announced for our market. Regardless, the same car in Thailand perhaps affords us a better look at what to expect. In Thailand – where it's sold as the MG Maxus 9 as both brands are under the SAIC umbrella – the 7-seater is powered by a 90 kWh

If the MPV you see on this page looks familiar, that’s because you’ve probably seen the concept car before. Now the production Maxus Mifa 9 full-electric MPV has made its debut at the ongoing 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show priced from CNY 269,900 to CNY 379,900 (~RM 178,000 to RM 251,000). Interestingly, SAIC Maxus also released prices in Aussie Dollars (AUD 59,990, ~RM 182,000), UK Pounds (GBP 49,990, ~RM 282,000), and even Norway Krone (NOK 599,900, ~RM 283,000). Maxus is declaring its ambitious int

Previously, we went through the ins and outs of charging an EV. In case you missed it, you can read it here. Now that you’re clear on AC vs DC charging and the various charging ports on EVs, it’s time to move on to the EV itself. Let’s say you’re considering the Nissan Leaf and you have its brochure on your hands, you’d see terms like 110 kW AC motor, 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, 6.6 kW charger, etc. And if you’re already feeling a wave of sleepiness, you’re not alone. So, let’s us try to break t

Malaysia has just 3 electric vehicle (EV) models on sale today – Nissan Leaf, MINI Cooper SE 3-Door, and Porsche Taycan. The cheapest of the trio is the Nissan Leaf, it sells for RM 181,263, has a range of 311 km (NEDC method), powered by a 40 kWh battery that makes 150 PS – slightly more powerful than of a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated Honda Civic – but a lot more torque, at 320 Nm, identical to a Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 2.0 TSI. Next is the MINI Cooper SE 3-Door. For a supposedly very hip and

Tenaga Nasional Berhad is ready to support Malaysia’s transition into electric vehicles (EVs) and is looking to partner with private companies operating in this field, reports Free Malaysia Today and The Edge. “We believe that it is important for Malaysia to start looking seriously into accelerating the transition into low-carbon mobility,” said TNB chief strategy and ventures officer Datuk Fazlur Rahman Zainuddin at TNB’s Energy Sector Roundtable Engagement on low carbon mobility yesterday. “TN

So, you’re tired of combustion engines and you’re thinking of getting an electric car for yourself – whether in the near or far future. Do you really have options as a Malaysian? Well, I hate to break it to you, but most of them are far from being affordable for the masses. But one can dream, right? So, let’s entertain the thought and daydream of shopping for an EV. Here are a few cars within our vicinity (starting with the most accessible dealerships and lowest prices). *We’re keeping things wi