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

The EV world is characterized by ‘software-defined cars’ – vehicles that rely on software (as opposed to differentiated mechanical hardware) to deliver unique user experience. Such cars are also capable of adding new functions over time, thanks to over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Tesla epitomizes software-defined vehicles. Unlike other EVs, Tesla’s software updates improve not just the infotainment, but also the car’s driving capabilities. The Full Self-Driving (FSD) upgrade is one such exam

The Lexus RZ450e, which was hinted back in February 2022 has finally revealed its first look through its Discover Japan series, as first seen on the Lexus Enthusiast website. With its first look, it is very obvious that the sleek, stylish design that was promised can be seen in the first glimpses of the car. The production version has a slight change to its look but overall, still retains key elements of the earlier concept. The production RZ 450e is seen in all its glory in the film, with a rev

Hyundai is set to overtake MINI to become Malaysia’s No.1 selling brand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as total bookings collected by Hyundai-Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) for its battery EV models has greatly exceeded Malaysia’s allocation. HSDM declined to reveal the total number of bookings collected but a post by DSF.my said more than 200 units of the Ioniq 5 were booked in just two weeks after the model was launched. Also read: Review: Hyundai Kona Electric e-Plus – Is it time to get an

Following yesterday’s Budget 2022 announcement by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz that import, excise, and road tax will be waived for all electric vehicles, we now have further details regarding the tax exemption period. The tax exemption applies only to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) like a Nissan Leaf, MINI Electric, BMW iX, or a Tesla. Regular hybrid electric (HEV) models like a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid or plug-in electric models like a BMW 330e don’t qualify. As ex

The Tesla Model Y has dethroned the long-standing Haval H6 to be China's best-selling SUV. That's rather remarkable, considering that the Tesla costs twice as much as the Haval, but there's more to it. The Tesla Model Y was launched in China back in January this year, with deliveries commencing later that month. It is manufactured at the newly-constructed Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai. In September, Tesla sold 33,033 units of the Model Y in China, overtaking the Haval H6 (23,341 units), BYD Song