At its launch in 2022, the Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 Pure Electric was the first CKD-assembled BEV in the Malaysian market. Stylish, well-built and very powerful, the XC40 P8 enjoyed a superb reception at the outset. However, with many newer models both from direct rivals such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, as well as newer competitors like Tesla in the premium segment, the XC40 P8 has faded into the background. In addition, at RM 278k currently, it is also undercut by quite a few rivals. But how does a

At its launch in 2021, the Hyundai Kona Electric became Malaysia’s cheapest BEV, with prices starting around RM 150k. However, since then, a salvo of newer BEV models have undercut it, arriving at the minimum price threshold of RM 100k set by the Government. The 3 main models in this price bracket currently are the BYD Dolphin, Neta V and the recently introduced MG4 EV. However, browsing WapCar’s new Cars for Sale page reveals several pre-owned 2022 model-year Hyundai Kona Electrics starting at

GoCar Malaysia, a leading on-demand mobility-as-a-service platform, has expanded its GoCar Subs Electric fleet with some of the latest EV models. The new fleet includes the Nissan Leaf, the new Renault Zoe, Hyundai Kona EV (Plus variant), Hyundai Ioniq 5, Great Wall Motors’ Ora Good Cat and even the MINI Electric and Tesla Model Y. The Tesla Model Y is a Long Range variant, with CCS2 DC fast charging port. In addition to the expanded fleet, GoCar Malaysia is also offering new weekly and monthly

During the launch event of the Volvo XC40 Recharge EV earlier today, Volvo Car Malaysia revealed that the Volvo C40 will be launched later this year. Local assembly (CKD) plans for the Volvo C40 are in the works as well, so we can expect the C40 to be locally-assembled as with all Volvo models currently offered in Malaysia. No further details were revealed apart from that. Also read: Launched in Malaysia: Volvo XC40 Recharge EV - First CKD EV, 408 PS/660 Nm, 418 km range As for the Volvo C40, it

Following the Ministry of Finance’s Budget 2022 announcement to exempt electric vehicles (EVs) from taxes, EVs are now generally referred to as tax-free. In October 2021, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s Budget 2022 proposed for EVs (specifically, it’s battery electric vehicles or BEVs) to be made tax-free. Some buyers confused this to include sales tax. However, the Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) has since clarified that the tax-free reference only refers to import

In taking an ethical stand for animal welfare, starting with the new 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge, Volvo will do away with leather upholstery in all its electric cars. Given Volvo’s aims to offer only fully electric cars by 2030, this also means leather interiors are set to become a thing of the past. In addition to leather, Volvo is also actively working to find high-quality and sustainable sources for many materials currently used in the wider car industry. Also read: Volvo ramps up electrification