Yes, it’s happening. Malaysian finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim briefly mentioned in the tabling of Budget 2024 today that the federal government will start using electric vehicles (EVs) as official cars. Vellfire to Tesla – would you consider that an upgrade or downgrade?
It was not explicitly explained whether this would only apply to sitting ministers or to lower government positions as well, but it would be safe to assume it will start from the top down. Currently, Malaysian ministers are provided the use of Toyota Vellfires as official cars, which will presumably be swapped for new Teslas.
It’s also rather fortunate that there is no longer a restriction limiting the use of strictly locally-assembled or CKD models as official cars, as that would mean our PM will soon be rolling around in a brand new Mercedes-Benz EQS!
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the blog post about Malaysia's plan to use EVs as official government cars are mixed but mostly critical. Many criticize the decision as wasteful and question the practicality, citing concerns over high costs, infrastructure limitations, and the environmental impact of EV production, especially from China. Some argue that existing vehicles should be used until they are no longer viable, rather than costly new purchases. There is skepticism about the government’s motives, accusations of wastage, and doubts about EV quality and benefits, along with concerns over charging station availability and potential restrictions. A few mention the potential for hybrid vehicles as safer alternatives. Overall, the sentiment leans toward skepticism, with critics viewing the move as politically driven and misaligned with current economic and infrastructure realities.