A total of 1,092 Modenas MEV-1 Pro electric scooters (e-scooter) was handed over to Pos Malaysia for postal delivery services. In a ceremony held at the Modenas plant in Gurun, Kedah, this hand over is the second of a total supply of 5,000 MEV-1 Pro e-scooters to replace Pos Malaysia’s aging fleet of two-wheel delivery vehicles.
In-line with Pos Malaysia’s goal of full electrification of its first-and last-mile delivery fleet by 2030 and a total Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, the e-scooters join the mail delivery service’s current fleet of of electric vehicles, including 220 electric motorcycles and 143 electric vans.
The MEV-1 Pro e-scooter was developed by Modenas tailored to Pos Malaysia’s requirements. Using the VMoto CPx e-scooter from China as a base, design modifications include an uprated hub-mount electric motor to 4.3 kW from 3.5 kW, slower charging cycle to reduce electricity consumption and increased cargo capacity for postal delivery needs.
Speaking to assembled media, Modenas CEO Roslan Roslan said the MEV-1 Pro is the first e-scooter developed by Modenas in the modern era incorporating the latest technology. “The MEV-1 Pro electric motorcycle embodies our dedication to practical and eco-friendly transportation options for Malaysia’s B2B sector. We are excited to support Pos Malaysia’s green journey,” said Roslan.
Additionally, Roslan said Modenas will be offering a consumer dedicated e-scooter in 2025. Asked if it would be a MEV-1 or variant thereof, or an entirely different model, Roslan said this has yet to be determined but the upcoming Modenas e-scooter will be on par or exceed current offerings in the market.
The supply of the MEV-1 Pro is a collaboration between Modenas and Pos Malaysia, and facilitated by leasing provider DRB-HICOM EZ-Drive, otherwise known as Avis. The agreement will see Modenas providing maintenance and servicing Pos Malaysia’s MEV-1 fleet through its nationwide service centre network.
Well our country clearly has the resources to build our own but once again we submit to china
Can anyone know just how much money per bike did they pay including batteries, whether direct purchase or how much per bike per month for how long if leased? Sure it’s going to be quite a surprising amount, that’s why it’s NEVER been reported in any media before about the cost of adoption for this so called ‘developed model’