MINI has unveiled the all-new battery electric (BEV) 2024 MINI Cooper SE in Malaysia, priced from RM 200,138 inclusive of the extended warranty and service package (4-year/unlimited mileage warranty, standard 8-year/160k km battery warranty). In a nutshell, its the sportier counterpart to the Cooper E, it boasts more power whilst adding features and aesthetic enhancements. The Cooper SE offers an upgraded electric motor producing 218 PS and 330 Nm of torque. It features a larger 54.2 kWh battery

BYD, together with its Thailand distributor Rever Automotive, inaugurated the BYD Thailand plant in Rayong yesterday. BYD’s Thailand plant is its first in Southeast Asia, and its third outside of China, after Brazil and Uzbekistan. Another plant is currently under construction in Hungary. Spanning 948,000 square meters, the BYD Thailand plant has an annual capacity of 150,000 units per year. Four models have been confirmed for production, including one yet-to-be launched model: BYD Dolphin, Atto

The new road tax structure for battery EVs (BEVs) announced today will be enforced starting 1-January 2026. According to Transport Minister Anthony Loke, the new road tax structure is about 85% cheaper than the amount levied on an equivalent combustion engine model, outlier models aside. The new power output-based road tax structure will see the cheapest BYD Dolphin Standard Range (70 kW) paying just RM 40, while the more powerful 150 kW Extended Range variant will pay RM 160. Prior to this, the

Here it is, the BYD Dolphin is now launched in Malaysia. The EV is available in two different variants, the Dynamic Standard and the Premium Extended, priced at RM 100,530 and RM 125,730 respectively (OTR without insurance). The Dolphin claims the title of the second most affordable EV in Malaysia, following the Neta V, which is priced at RM 99,800 (OTR without insurance). Performance-wise, the Dynamic Standard variant is equipped with a single electric motor that generates 94 PS and 180 Nm of t

The long-awaited city electric car by MINI, the MINI Cooper SE is has been confirmed to launch in Malaysia on 26 August 2020. Although sharing technology with the BMW i3S, the MINI Cooper SE is front-wheel-drive. The MINI Cooper SE has been officially listed on MINI Malaysia’s website. Although electric, MINI claims that the Cooper SE will not compromise the identity of the MINI brand. The car aims to be fun to drive. The lithium ion battery pack has a 32.6kWh rating and provides about 217 km of

MINI Malaysia just launched its brand’s first digital booking platform called MINI eShop for those looking to purchase their dream MINI during this Movement Control Order (MCO) period. Similar to Toyota, Nissan, and Subaru’s online showroom, the platform simplifies the customer’s journey during the booking process. Customers can browse through a wide selection of MINI models available for purchase in various specs according to your desire, and book through the platform, all from the comfort of t