BYD has launched a new and improved 2024 BYD Dolphin in China late last month. Changes are minor, but the highlight of the new 2024 BYD Dolphin range – now referred to Honor Edition - is its 14% lower starting price. A new 32.3 kWh (302 km range, CLTC) entry variant also joins the Dolphin range. The 2024 BYD Dolphin is priced in China from 99,800 RMB to 129,800 RMB (~RM 65.5k to RM 85.2k). Previously, the Dolphin was priced from 116,800 RMB to 139,800 RMB (~RM 76.6k to RM 91.8k). The most obviou

Chinese EV giant, BYD officially makes its debut in Indonesia with a ceremonial launch of the brand and 3 models – BYD Seal, BYD Atto 3, and BYD Dolphin. Prices for the models have not been announced but pre-bookings are open and BYD Indonesia will be organizing roadshows around Jakarta in the coming months. "Indonesia is one of the active countries in adopting trends, including initiatives to reduce emissions through the use of electric vehicles,” said Eagle Zhao, President Director of PT BYD M

To mark the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, GWM Malaysia is offering an exclusive promotion for customers looking to embrace the future of sustainable transportation. With a generous rebate of up to RM 20,000 for the Ora Good Cat, this auspicious season is a good time to get acclimated to the electric feline. Besides the substantial rebate, GWM Malaysia is also offering a complimentary wall-mount charger worth RM 5,500 with every purchase. This wall-mount charger ensures a convenient and ef

Tesla presented its much-anticipated Q2 2023 financial results yesterday. Investors have been waiting for the financial presentation because in the months prior, Tesla had started a price war on a scale that’s never seen in recent times. As the Chinese economy slows, demand for EVs also took a hit but Tesla responded by slashing prices, forcing many EV players into a corner. Thanks to its highly efficient Gigacasting production method, vertically integrated supply chain, and lean online-only sal

The little Ora Good Cat. Pretty interesting character, this. It burst into Malaysia's electric vehicle (EV) scene with its sparkly cute looks, a not-quite-bad spec sheet, and prices that were relatively more attainable: RM 139,800 and RM 169,800. Performance and range figures seem good for the money, with both variants of the Good Cat driven by a 143 PS/210 Nm electric motor. Range is either 400 km or 500 km, depending on variant and their battery size – 48 kWh and 63 kWH, respectively. Also rea

2022 is here and it will be an interesting year, as multiple car companies have lined out their plans for a host of electric vehicle (EV) launches in Malaysia. As announced during the 2022 Budget, sales of electric vehicles will be exempted from both import and excise tax. The tax-free period is only for a very short time, specifically 2 years, between 1-January 2022 and 31-December 2023 for fully imported (CBU) models. Charge up and strap in. Chery eQ1 –Soon-to-be Malaysia’s cheapest EV? Kickin