BYD sold 1.57 million EVs in 2023, up 73% from 2022
BYD has officially announced its sales numbers for the whole of 2023 and it reads as such: 3,024,417 units sold, including 1,574,822 EVs. Total sales have jumped 61.9% compared to 2022 (1,863,494 …
Zeekr X and 009 to enter Singapore – Geely’s premium EV brand to rival BMW and Mercedes; Malaysia next?
Zeekr, Geely's premium EV brand, will officially enter Singapore in 2024. Sales will commence in the first half of the year, with deliveries targeted for Q3 onwards. This will make Singapore among …
Chery Omoda E5 set for March 2024 launch – EV SUV is lead car for the Chery Eco Run event this Sunday
We know that the Chery Omoda E5 is launching in Malaysia soon, but so far, the official line has been first quarter of 2024, which we are now in. Chery Malaysia has …
BYD to build its first European EV factory in Hungary – three new models to be launched over next 12 months
BYD has announced it will open its first European electric vehicle (EV) production factory in Szeged, Hungary, which would make it the first Chinese carmaker to manufacture passenger cars in the region. …
Perak state gov’t says it will provide location in Tg Malim for Geely to build its research university
The Perak state government says it will provide a location for the construction of a university in Proton City, Tanjung Malim, as proposed by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. According to Perak MB …
2025 Nio ET9 – brand’s new flagship EV sedan; 707 PS, 900V architecture, 600 kW charging, active suspension
Nio Day 2023 was recently held on December 23, 2023, and during the event, the company unveiled its new executive flagship model, the ET9. Currently open for pre-orders in China ahead of …
Wuling Bingo EV launched in Indonesia – 68 PS; 333 and 410 km EV range options; priced from RM107k
The Wuling Bingo EV has been launched in Indonesia as the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) after the Air EV. First introduced in China earlier this year, the Bingo is offered in …
2024 Chery Omoda E5 – ROI now open in Malaysia; 204 PS, 61 kWh, 430 km EV range; Q1 2024 launch
Chery Malaysia has begun accepting registrations of interest for the Omoda E5, which is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2024. The fully electric version of the Omoda 5 …
Nio CEO William Li personally tests ET7 EV with 150 kWh semi-solid state battery – 1,044 km on one charge
In an effort to demonstrate the real-world performance of the Nio ET7’s 150-kWh semi-solid state battery pack, company founder and CEO William Li took the fully electric sedan on an endurance test …
Jaecoo J7 SUV to be launched in Malaysia in 2024 – brand to be marketed as separate entity from Chery
Jaecoo’s entry into Malaysia will be led by the J7, which is expected to be launched next year. The new premium urban off-road SUV brand will be introduced as an independent entity …
LEVC L380 EV unveiled – eight-seater MPV to launch in China next year; six-seater version to follow
The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has unveiled the L380 electric MPV, the first of a range of models to come from LEVC which will be built on the Geely group's Space …
REVIEW: 2024 BYD Seal Performance AWD EV tested
Choice is good for the soul, allowing those wanting something to find that which best suits their needs and, well, desires. Having options to pick from is always a neat thing, applicable …
Zeekr launches 800V ‘Golden Brick’ LFP battery – 500 km range in 15 minutes; withstands fire, cold, impact
Zeekr has unveiled a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery called the Golden Brick, which the brand launched during the Zeekr Power Day event. This battery has a claimed peak charging power of …
Largest Chery 4S centre in M’sia opens in Medini, JB
Chery is busy. Following the recent opening of its flagship 4S showroom in Kuantan, the brand has now opened doors to its largest 4S centre in Malaysia to date. The outlet, operated …
BYD Seal EV previewed in Malaysia – three variants expected, Q1 2024 launch, est. RM180k to RM220k
Exactly a year to the day it was first shown in the country, the BYD Seal has been previewed again, going on display at the BYD 1st Anniversary: Beyond Dreams Celebration event …
BYD Atto 3 Anniversary Limited Edition launched in Malaysia – EV gets new exterior styling kit, RM173,888
Sime Darby Beyond Auto has introduced the BYD Atto 3 Anniversary Limited Edition, a 500-unit limited run of the all-electric SUV to celebrate the brand's first anniversary in the country. There are …
Changan to make Thailand its RHD export base – to include Deepal, Avatr, and Nevo EV brands
Avatr 12 Chinese manufacturer Changan has set up its first overseas manufacturing base in Thailand this year, reports GD Today. The automaker has invested 20 billion baht (RM2.65 billion) for the setting …
BYD Seal EV set for Malaysian preview at brand’s first anniversary event this weekend – launching soon?
Click to enlarge Finally, the BYD Seal is here in Malaysia! Well, it's not quite yet ready for launch, yet, but the sleek EV will hit showrooms very soon - it will …
Chery’s Jaecoo brand officially comes to Malaysia – two RHD units of J7 AWD being tested; launch in 2024
Jaecoo has officially set up operations in Malaysia and will introduce its first model, the J7, in 2024. In an official release, the company also announced the arrival of the first two …
Chery opens 4S centre in Kuantan, first in East Coast
Chery has opened a flagship 4S centre in Kuantan, its first facility in the East Coast. The outlet, operated by Evenergy Auto and located at Kawasan Perindustrian Semambu, was officially opened by …
