Tesla has expressed interest in further investments and expansion in the ASEAN region. This is part of the company's broader strategy to tap into the BEV growth in ASEAN markets as growth in China and the US have slowed. However, it will face stiff competition from BYD which has so far led the BEV market in the region. Rohan Patel, Senior Public Policy and Business Development Executive recently posted on X "Southeast Asia will undoubtedly be a major place of growth over the coming years in batt

BYD is leading Malaysia's adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), less than a year since it entered our markets, according to data sourced by RHB Research. The bank's recent report shared that BYD accounted for 37% of the total local EV sphere in Malaysia in 2023. In total, BYD sold 3,728 cars here last year. That number is more than one-thirds of the total units of BEVs sold in Malaysia last year, which stands at 10,159 units. In itself this represents a 286% rise compared to 2022, making

If you have a budget of around RM 200k for an EV, the current de facto choice would be a Tesla. But which one, the Tesla Model 3 or Model Y? The sleeker sedan or its slightly larger sibling, the SUV? In this comparison, we'll delve into the key aspects of both models to help you decide based on your preferences and needs. Which is more affordable? When it comes to affordability, the Model 3 has the edge. With a starting price of RM 189,000 for the Standard Range RWD, it’s a tad cheaper than the

Right now in 2023, there’s no shortage on choices when it comes to EVs, especially if you’re looking to spend around RM 400k. And since you’re splurging this amount on a car, might as well go for something premium right? So, your options will likely be narrowed down to just the BMW iX and the Mercedes-Benz EQE. What about the BMW i4 and Mercedes-Benz EQC, you ask? Well, those are fine as well but since they’re based on a combustion-engine platform, some compromises such as packaging must be made

Mercedes-Benz Thailand has just announced today that it will be launching its first ever all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS in 2022. The EQS will be locally-assembled (CKD) in Thailand, and will be powered by 107.8 kWh batteries made at the Thonburi Energy Storage Systems (TESM) plant in Bangkok. The EQS is commonly referred to as an electric S-Class, but actually it’s positioned slightly below the S-Class, which will remain as Mercedes-Benz’s flagship sedan, at least for now. When it goes on sale i

Instantaneous torque, ground-hugging feel, and impeccable traction. It is hard to beat the performance potential of electric cars, which is why Kia Australia’s boss believes that the new Kia EV6 electric car will supersede the Stinger to become the brand’s performance icon. According to CarAdvice, Kia Australia’s boss hinted that the EV6 will “be the next step up in performance sharpness” and ultimately inherit the Stinger’s role as the performance car flagship. On paper, it is easy to see why.