The Volkswagen Group has surprised the industry by reducing production at one of its electric vehicle (EV) plants as the company faces buyer reluctance towards its EVs, revealed by the head of one of its unions for workers to the German media. The union told the North West newspaper, “We are experiencing strong customer reluctance in the electric vehicle sector.” The union also stated that production of EV models was outpacing sales by 30 percent, while production of internal combustion engine (

Smart has launched the 2023 Smart #3 in China, the Geely and Mercedes-Benz co-owned EV marque’s second model. Like the earlier Smart #1, the new model is also developed on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform. In China, prices of the Smart #3 start from CNY 209,900 (~RM 135k) for the entry-level, rear-wheel drive Pro+ variant and tops out at CNY 239,900 (~RM 155k) for the Premium variant. The souped-up Brabus variant is priced at CNY 289,900 (~RM 187k). These prices are rat

To reduce the cost of batteries for EVs further, BMW will focus on improving its battery design and recycling to rather than mining, said finance chief Nicolas Peter in an interview with Reuters. The company's approach is different from some of its competitors, such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, which are investing in mines to secure control of scarce supply of minerals required for EV battery production. Volkswagen has a battery supplier subsidiary called PowerCo. The company is investing in

The announcement of the distributorship agreement between BYD and Sime Darby Motors has confirmed the launch of two BYD EV models, the BYD Atto 3 and BYD e6. In this article, we'll brief you through the BYD e6. Separately, here's our guide for the BYD Atto 3. What is the BYD e6? The BYD e6 is an all-electric MPV that’s about the size of a Toyota Innova, measuring 4,695 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall, with a wheelbase stretching at 2,800 mm. Size comparison Dimensions e6 Innova Serena Leng

BMW Group Malaysia is showing no signs of its battery waning as it continues its electric charge; this time expanding its network of BMW i Charging facilities across the South China Sea with the addition of a new DC fast charger together with the maiden preview of the BMW iX in East Malaysia in Regas Premium Auto Kuching; the only authorised BMW dealer in Sarawak. Also Read: First BMW-operated DC fast charger in Malaysia now open for public use Officiating the expansion of the charging network w

ACO Group, one of Malaysia’s largest distributors of electrical products, has tied up with EV Connections, the developer of the JomCharge app and operator of 5 solar-powered EV chargers at petrol stations, to install a 180 kW DC fast charger at ACO Group’s headquarters in Taman Johor Jaya in Johor Bahru. ACO Group says the DC fast charger will be one of the fastest in the country, and the fastest in Johor. To encourage EV adoption, the service will be available to the public free of charge for o