The Neta V electric car has been launched in Thailand. The EV is a product of China’s Hozon Auto, which Thai energy giant PTT has a partnership with. According to local reports, the Neta V will be a CBU import from China for the first two years, before CKD production by Arun Plus – PTT’s EV subsidiary – begins in the kingdom.
The Neta V is very affordable – with a price tag of just 549,000 baht (RM68,376), this EV is priced similarly to the entry-level new Yaris Ativ (Vios to us) in Thailand. For that, you get a 38.5 kWh lithium-ion battery powering an e-motor with 95 hp and 150 Nm. The Neta V is front-wheel drive.
With those output figures, the Neta V won’t be one of those super fast EVs. Indeed, manufacturer figures put 0-50 km/h acceleration at 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 101 km/h, making it a strict city car. Range is 384 km in the NEDC, which typically shows higher numbers than the WLTP standard most carmakers use these days (WLTP range is typically around 20% lower). Not the highest then, but good enough for a city car with home charging facilities.
Speaking of charging, the Neta V has a CCS2 plug and the quoted AC charging time from 0-100% is eight hours. DC fast charging from 30 to 80% SOC takes 30 minutes. A 3,300-watt V2L power output function means that the EV can power your gear.
Theres no way of guessing the size of the Neta V without looking into the spec sheet, as it’s a rather oddly shaped crossover of a car. It’s actually rather small. At 4,070 mm long and 1,690 mm wide, the EV is 95 mm shorter and 40 mm narrower than a Toyota Yaris. It’s 40 mm taller than the B-segment hatch, though. Boot capacity is 335 litres, expandable to 552 litres with the rear seats folded.
Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloys, auto headlamps (halogen projectors), LED DRLs, LED tail lamps, keyless entry with Ride & Go system, 12-inch digital instrument panel, cruise control, electronic parking brake, 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with reverse camera and six speakers, synthetic leather upholstery and four-way adjustable front seats. Only two airbags, though. No ADAS.
So, the kit list for the single-spec Neta V isn’t very long, but then again, it’s very cheap for a regular sized EV, less than half the price of the base Hyundai Kona Electric. What do you think – would something like this make it in Malaysia?
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When is this Brand coming into Malaysia. Middle income group will welcome such option.
Malaysians dont welcome China brands, they claim it will be like country selling out to China. So to appease their kleptonationalism more China brands should stay away.
Proton is owned by China brand. So?
still has malaysian root
It is not gomen don’t want chinese brand. It is because gomen want import more expensive cars so can make more from tax. Evil gomen that don’t care for its people
u know that currently there no tax for EV car except sales tax?
No meaning,
To promote low safety car despite being EV.
Double standard
Price high you complaint. Low also complaint. Your name suits you. Procrastinate too much :))
Proton Savvy EV cheap.
It’s possible to get higher spec,
Include ADAS, ACC 6 Airbags.
Up RM10k – RM78k then baru a good starter, not tin kosong.
All EV will be expensive as long as cacat proton n perodua still here.
MITI also play a part, Government only lying about pushing EV agenda and everything just a smokescreen
Low spec Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Peugeot, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan etc can gg too.
Then X payah duduk kat Malaysia la bro
How come Thailand gov can get so many affordable goods for their people. Unung. Why Malaysia only import barang mahal??
Finally, a company that makes an EV not prioritizing on how fast the car can go in 3 seconds.
Why ever adk this question, it’s no secret MITI is protecting ICE in Malaysia….as long as this policy never change, you can forget affordable EV in Malaysia, its just lip service, The government is never really sincere about pushing the EV agenda in Malaysia!
Good if this brand come to Malaysia too!
Why Malaysia only import expensive EV?? For a developing nation, cheaper transport is needed to build a better nation.
Singapore has less car, more public transport.
Singapore is different. Their gov are run by the smartest people on earth. Its proven that east asians are the smartest species on earth. Malaysia got many but they are suppressed and their talents are not made for good use. Instead they are often sidelined. Google global IQ and see all the top IQ race. All same color. But in Malaysia we don’t have these type talents that are allowed to be in power or to be allowed to make the important decision. Hence we need cheap own transport to build our country ourself.
So, better talents is needed to build a better nation.
Otherwise, we have alot cheap cars like Saga and Axia.
How RM68k tin kosong EV doesn’t help develop nation. ?
Continue promoting Malaysia sales and tax?
How cheap cars can help the economy? here let me give you an example. If you have a small business, will you be able to carry more products on your bike or in your car? If you use courier then your cost is higher. this is just 1 simple logic
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