Deliveries of the China-made Tesla Model Y have begun in Malaysia today, following a delay from the original Q4 2023 schedule. Customers are now receiving their new vehicles at Tesla Malaysia's Cyberjaya headquarters. Around 10 customers have received their EVs, with more deliveries expected throughout the day. In total, about 80 customers are expected to receive their Model Y today. Should you order a Tesla Model Y today, we were told that deliveries will be fulfilled before Q2 2024 concludes.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has been previewed at the 2024 Singapore Motor Show. As this is just a preview, prices and specifications have yet to be announced, and this left-hand drive example remains locked. According to the global specifications, the Ioniq 5 N, equipped with the N Grin Boost, boasts dual electric motors delivering 650 PS and 770 Nm of torque. This power propels the car from 0-100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. The 84-kWh lithium-ion battery powers the motor. Visually, the Ioniq 5 N showc

Hyundai has wrapped up its 11-day journey through five Asian countries as part of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour. The tour concluded in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 30-November 2023, after covering Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia. The electric vehicle (EV) tour, aimed at dispelling doubts about EV capabilities in the Southeast Asian market showcased the Ioniq 5's reliability and long-distance capabilities across Southeast Asia, totalling 3,197 km, which is 446 km more than initially

On Sunday (1 October 2023), Tesla launched an updated version of the Tesla Model Y in China with minor changes to the exterior and interior. It’s not as extensive as the Model 3 Highland which was announced for Malaysia last month. Indeed, the only changes seen on the updated Chinese-spec Model Y are redesigned black-painted 19-inch Gemini wheels for the base rear-wheel drive (RWD) and Long Range all-wheel drive (AWD) variants. Minor improvements added to the updated Model Y in China include a m

If you form your opinions on BYD based on what the English-speaking world say, then BYD is the gift from the heavens. BYD is a trusted world leader in EV battery technology, and it’s now in Malaysia, with the cheapest BYD Dolphin selling for RM 100,530. BYD’s lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry Blade battery is the safest in the world. Not even puncturing it with a nail or driving a heavy truck over one can make it burst into flames. Even when it does catch fire, BYD’s Blade battery design en

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