While we lament EVs for not having soul – void of any (mechanical) sound, vibration and engineering intricacy – there is one thing we cannot fault them for, how effectively they pin you to the seat whilst they accelerate into the distance. And it’s as easy as mashing your foot down and holding on, at least in the case of the 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 Sport (iX 50) – which delivered a 4.58 seconds 0-100 km/h time (faster than even claimed by BMW) on its first attempt – on a dusty road no less. Acceler

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic SUV. Priced at RM 699,888 (on-the-road without insurance, with 10% SST), this SUV is built on a dedicated electric platform (EVA2) and comes fully imported (CBU). As with all Mercedes EQ models, the EQS SUV boasts a "Black Panel" front unit that seamlessly integrates the headlights and grille with a distinctive three-dimensional star pattern. The EQS SUV features Digital Light headlamp technology, which is said to be reminiscen

BMW i5 to launch in end-2023, with wagon variant too BMW Group is well ahead of its CO2 reduction, says it is more resillient than BEV-only start-ups from USA (Tesla?) and Asia Hydrogen FCEV tech is further behind BEV, but first hydrogen model could join Neue Klasse xEV range in 2026 – BEV and FCEV to be two feet for BMW’s future After doubling its global sales of battery EV (BEV) models to over 215,000 units last year, the BMW Group expects BEVs to contribute 15 percent of its total group-wide

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has confirmed that it will be launching a new locally assembled (CKD) battery EV model next year. “We are certainly working on localizing the EQ models. In 2023, we will announce our first EQ model that will be localized, so I ask you to stay tuned for that,” said Sagree Sardien, CEO & President of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, at the sidelines of the launch of the Mercedes-Benz EQE today. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s plant in Pekan, Pahang currently only makes one electrified model

Sole EQE 350+ variant Priced at RM 419k, RM 22k more than Mercedes-Benz E300 Up to 669 km range, second longest EV range in Malaysia after the EQS 450+ Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched its second model series to be based on the electric architecture (EVA), the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+. Priced at RM 419,888 (OTR without insurance), the EQE is said to similar to offer all the essential functions of the EQS in a slightly more compact format. The Mercedes-Benz EQE is imported (CBU) from the Bremen

The current import and excise tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles (battery EVs) is set to expire by 31-December 2023. The Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) is of the opinion that the exemption period, which was announced in Budget 2022, is too short to see any meaningful investments into EVs. “We seek extension of full import and excise tax exemption for CBU EVs while the market is preparing for the growth of EVs in Malaysia. We hope there will be incentives for up to 10 years,” sai