Electric vehicles are commonly referred to as EVs (Electric Vehicles) or pure electric vehicles locally. Among them, the e.MAS series launched by Proton and Perodua's QV-E are currently representative local electric vehicle models. The Proton e.MAS brand covers models such as mid-size SUVs, including the e.MAS 7 and the entry-level e.MAS 5, with the latter priced at RM 59,800 and targeting the economy segment. As Perodua's first independently developed pure electric hatchback, the QV-E adopts a battery-swapping model, featuring a body price of RM 80,000, a 52.5 kWh battery, and a range of 445 km. Additionally, local startups have developed the MyKar 1.0 concept car based on the Honda Jazz and showcased an unofficial Axia Electric prototype. The government aims for new energy vehicles to account for 20% of new car sales by 2030. Currently, electric vehicle sales are growing significantly, with a 112% year-on-year increase in the first half of the year. These developments demonstrate that local automakers are accelerating their electrification transformation through technical collaboration and independent innovation, offering consumers more diversified choices.
