Just before the BYD Seal is launched in Malaysia later this week, Indonesia has announced pricing for the model: starting from IDR 629 million (~RM 192k) for the Premium variant, and IDR 719 million (~RM 220k) for the top-spec Performance variant. The battery-electric sedan is the priciest BYD model on sale there, 18% pricier than the Atto 3 (~RM 158k), and 32% higher than the Dolphin that's priced from IDR 425 million (~RM 130k). In the archipelago, the BYD Seal comes in 3 flavours: the range s

The funky GMW Ora Goodcat has become the first locally-assembled (CKD) BEV in Thailand; rolling off GWM’s Rayong plant, the company’s second-largest full-production manufacturing facility outside China. Michael Zhang, ASEAN Vice President, Brand & Communication said on his LinkedIn page, “GWM held The First New GWM ORA Good Cat Line-Off Ceremony, a new milestone underscores the company's capability and readiness for mass production of the New GWM ORA Good Cat from the local production line. The

BMW Group Malaysia has joined hands with local electric vehicle (EV) charging provider JomCharge to introduce BMW Charging, a program aimed at increasing accessibility to charging infrastructure for electrified BMW vehicle owners. Sashi Ambi, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability at BMW Group Malaysia said, “An integral part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the electromobility landscape in Malaysia is our strategic partnerships with industry leaders in the charging infrastructu

Sole variant offered - EQS 450+ Cheaper than Mercedes-Benz S580e Longest EV range in Malaysia, currently Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the brand’s flagship EV, the Mercedes-Benz EQS with a sole variant on offer - the EQS 450+. Priced at RM 698,888 (OTR without insurance, with SST), the EQS 450+ is RM 10k less expensive than the Mercedes-Benz S580e (RM 708k). At the same time, the Mercedes-Benz EQB and EQC have been previewed. The Mercedes-Benz EQS is imported from the Sindelfingen plant in

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

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