Perodua QV-E launched – first homegrown EV, Magna Steyr enter, 0-100 7.5s, 445 km NEDC vary, RM80k – A-Z Eventz

Finally, the Perodua QV-E is launched. Unveiled by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at MITI’s HQ in KL moments in the past, this ‘important national agenda’ is billed because the the primary 100% Malaysian EV. If you adopted the collection of teasers main as much as at the moment, you’d have seen Rawang leaning laborious into the homegrown facet of the P01A mission, differentiating itself from Proton, which eMas EVs are rebadged Geely fashions.

The QV-E – which stands for Quest for Visionary Electric Vehicle (pronounced as ‘queue-vee’, like Myvi) – is priced at RM80,000 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, however that sum additionally excludes the EV battery, which is leased to automobile homeowners in what Perodua calls Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS). The month-to-month subscription payment is RM275, to be paid collectively along with your month-to-month instalment in a single cost.

Sample month-to-month cost calculation, 2.5% rate of interest

• 9 years: RM910 + RM275 = RM1,185
• 7 years: RM1,120 + RM275 = RM1,395
• 5 years: RM1,500 + RM275 = RM1,775
• Cash buy: RM275 a month

P2 has its causes for this novel scheme, which it says addresses main EV issues equivalent to battery substitute prices and poor resale worth. There’s additionally the problem of protected disposal. With it proudly owning the ‘liability’ of the EV, P2 says that QV-E customers may have peace of thoughts. More on this later.

Doesn’t Perodua have a international accomplice in Daihatsu? Yes, however Japan not being on the forefront of EV growth is nicely documented, and Daihatsu – and mum or dad Toyota for that matter – doesn’t have an appropriate donor automobile for P2 to base its first EV on.

An EV in 2025 wasn’t even on the corporate’s plans simply a few years again. Tasked by the federal government to supply one, and with no assist from Japan, Perodua needed to begin from scratch in August 2023. To make issues much more ‘interesting’ the federal government introduced the deadline publicly, which meant that P2 needed to ship in 2025, by hook or criminal. After RM800 million and 266,000 man-hours on R&D, right here we’re, simply in time.

Perodua says that the QV-E is ‘built with our hands’ and that it owns the mental property for the EV, together with its platform. However, Rawang has sourced essential parts from the highest names within the enterprise (China’s CATL for the LFP battery) and we now know that Magna Steyr (MS) was a advisor within the EV’s platform. Yes, that Magna Steyr, the world’s most well-known contract producer.

Under the possession of elements large Magna since 2001, Austria-based MS at the moment produces the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, BMW Z4 and Toyota GR Supra. Recently, they contract manufactured Jaguar’s I-Pace EV and names additional again embody the Aston Martin Rapide, Peugeot RCZ and MINIs. More than only a manufacturing facility, MS co-developed the first-generation E83 BMW X3 and got here up with Mercedes’ 4Matic AWD system, amongst different issues. That’s some portfolio.

P2 says that it and Steyr – appointed as advisor in This autumn 2023 – collectively developed the all-new platform, which is modular – as such, the P01A is the primary of a household of fashions within the A-B section, and potentialities vary from a 2,550 mm wheelbase sedan and hatch to a 2,700 mm wheelbase SUV (the QV-E has a 2,680 mm wheelbase and is outlined internally a Sportback). Hybrid and vary extender EVs (REEV) are doable with mid-floor and entrance beam mods, P2 says.

By the way in which, MS has an electrical automobile platform on the market, however the QV-E’s platform shouldn’t be the Magna EV Platform as that one is made for the C/D-segment and has multi-link rear suspension. So, Perodua didn’t simply buy the rights to make use of Steyr’s off-the-shelf platform.

What turns into then of the lengthy marriage between Perodua and Daihatsu? Forced into this mission and compelled to enterprise out for brand spanking new partnerships as a consequence of circumstances, is that this step one of Perodua breaking free from the Toyota-Daihatsu orbit? Anyone else observed the ‘P’ within the QV-E’s mannequin code as a substitute of the same old ‘D’?

Recently, a leaked picture of the QV-E at its media preview occasion at Sepang International Circuit made the rounds. It was a legit picture, however a distorted one taken from afar exhibiting a automobile that drew comparisons to a Peugeot 408 or smaller Kia EV6. It’s nowhere close to that huge!

The Aspirations present automobile from the Malaysia Autoshow (MAS) 2025 in May, and the cutaway that we shared with you from final month’s Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE) 2025 have been correct.

The QV-E measures 4,170 mm lengthy and 1,800 mm extensive, which is 275 mm longer and 65 mm wider than a Myvi. Coupled with a low roofline (1,502 mm, 13 mm decrease than Myvi) and lengthy wheelbase of two,680 mm (+180 mm vs Myvi), it has the sportiest stance and proportions ever seen on a Perodua, and the 158 mm floor clearance is definitely barely lower than a Myvi’s (160 mm). For distinction, the Ativa’s GC is 200 mm.

Also serving to with the sporty picture is a roofline that tapers to what P2 calls a Sportback – suppose Toyota C-HR versus a standard SUV form just like the Ativa and Proton X50.

Compared to the Proton eMas 5, the QV-E is 35 mm longer, 5 mm narrower and a considerable 72 mm decrease. The P2’s wheelbase is 30 mm longer. Perodua stated that it benchmarked the BYD Dolphin (not the eMas 5’s Geely Xingyuan donor automobile) and in comparison with that five-door EV hatch, the QV-E is 120 mm shorter, 30 mm wider and 68 mm decrease, with a 20 mm shorter wheelbase.

That final comparability ought to inform you all that you must know in regards to the QV-E’s precise dimension, regardless of its crossover styling. Step inside and the P2 feels much more compact, particularly on the again, the place the lengthy wheelbase doesn’t absolutely translate into legroom. Both the Dolphin and eMas 5 are roomier for passengers.

This is by design. You see, Perodua’s most costly automobile ever (for those who low cost the CBU Japan Nautica SUV) shouldn’t be made for its typical clientele, however for ‘M40 and above’ younger households with babies and T20 children, described as ‘children of a rich family, living with parents’.

This looks like a automobile designed with two pax in thoughts, and for those who’re seeking to ferry adults on the again, they’ll be happier within the two EV fashions talked about above. The sloping roofline, small rear home windows and all-black theme comply with the sporty script. Seems loopy, however Perodua has gone out and made a life-style automobile with practicality sacrifices!

There’s efficiency to again up the QV-E’s sporty appears. Powered by a front-mounted motor with 204 PS (150 kW) and 285 Nm of torque, the QV-E isn’t simply Perodua’s strongest and quickest accelerating automobile ever (0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds), it’s a lot faster to the century mark than the eMas 5, which is quoted with 0-50 km/h figures as a substitute of the same old 100. Top pace is 165 km/h, which we hit on Sepang’s important straight.

Juice comes from a 52.5 kWh (gross) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from CATL (identical provider as eMas 5). The IP69 (water and dirt) rated liquid cool pack weighs 405.7 kg, which is round 1 / 4 of the QV-E’s kerb weight of 1,600 kg (round 600 kg heavier than a Myvi, 50 kg lighter than Dolphin ER). NEDC vary is 445 km, which ought to equate to round 380 km within the extra sensible WLTP cycle. So that you just don’t must open a brand new tab, the eMas 5 Premium’s 40.16 kWh LFP pack affords 325 km of WLTP vary.

As for charging, the QV-E’s max DC price is 60 kW, which takes SoC from 30-80% in half-hour. Home AC charging at 6.6 kW takes eight hours for a full 0-100% cost. For context, the eMas 5 Premium takes in 71 kW DC and 6.6 kW AC.

It’s becoming that Perodua’s first EV carries with it a listing of Perodua-first options. Some are anticipated of a contemporary EV however some made us sit up. How a few digital rear view mirror present in high-end Toyota and Lexus fashions? Solves any pure visibility points attributable to the Sportback’s shallow, raked rear glass (no want for a rear wiper) and thick C pillars.

The QV-E can be the primary Perodua to return with a powered driver’s seat and ambient lighting. Also on are a ten.25-inch infotainment display screen (it might have been straightforward to only stick on an enormous display screen, however they needed a extra acquainted/conventional driving really feel), wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wi-fi charger and tyre strain monitoring. There’s a tyre restore equipment within the boot rather than a spare tyre – one other Perodua-first.

You already know in regards to the P-Circle app, which permits the QV-E person to watch the EV’s vitals and carry out some features remotely. Technically it’s not a characteristic, however that is the primary Perodua to have a comfortable contact dashboard.

Safety smart, the same old full ADAS pack is included, however there’s a brand new security characteristic. Remember the instances of kids dying of heatstroke after being left in parked vehicles?

The new Child Presence Detection (CPD) makes use of millimetre-wave to detect motion and respiratory within the second row, even when the kid is below cloth masking. If the automobile is turned off and CPD detects a baby (or pet) within the cabin, it’ll sound the horn and flash the lights. The second stage of warning includes notifications by way of app and SMS. CPD works at night time too, and as much as 85°C.

There’s additionally an SOS name button above the rear view mirror, which you’ll be able to press in case of an accident or emergency. It’s linked to Perodua Auto Assist and MERS 999 rescue providers. Click on the picture beneath to take a look at the total checklist of options. There are two new-to-Perodua colors too – Ice Blue and Caviar Grey.

As if a first-timer arising with an EV in simply two years isn’t troublesome sufficient, Perodua brainstormed in regards to the ache factors in EV possession and got down to sort out every one among them.

They figured that battery well being, and substitute prices, is one thing that most of the people worry. To nullify this, Perodua takes possession of the batteries and leases them to QV-E homeowners. This Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme, the primary of its type right here, lowers the price of the automobile and ensures that homeowners will all the time have a battery in the perfect situation (substitute if battery state of well being falls beneath 70%).

Another damaging level about EVs is poor resale worth. It’s clear that depreciation for EVs are past the extent we’ve seen with ICE vehicles – the chance of a degraded battery that can be very pricey to switch (and fewer years of guarantee left) is factored within the poor RV. Battery leasing erases this difficulty as a brand new proprietor begins a brand new contract for a contemporary battery. As the battery belongs to Perodua, insurance coverage for the battery can be borne by the carmaker.

BaaS is necessary for the QV-E, and there’s no choice to buy the battery outright. The lease is for 9 years at RM275 a month, on high of the automobile’s financing. Yes, the financing is paid to the financial institution and the battery leasing payment is paid to Perodua – however so far as the shopper is worried, he/she can pay one single cost to the financial institution, and the financial institution will then cross on what’s owed to P2. Single cost, identical to a daily HP mortgage.

It’s not talked about rather a lot, however P2 can be doing this to take duty for the battery’s disposal, which have to be accomplished correctly to not hurt the surroundings. Each QV-E battery may have a ‘Battery Passport’ (identical to an ICE engine quantity), and because of this promoting the automobile can solely be accomplished by way of Perodua’s POV (Pre-Owned Vehicles) arm – Mr A can promote to Ms B, nevertheless it have to be by way of POV as BaaS wants the brand new proprietor’s knowledge.

By the way in which, there’s a battery tracker that can be triggered if the battery has been detected as indifferent from the automobile, of if the automobile has been left idle for a very long time (deserted). Perodua says that such instances will lead it to hold out a ‘Battery Rescue’ to keep away from improper disposal.

What for those who’ve completed paying for the automobile, however have a pair years of battery lease to go? With no financial institution as middleman, you’ll must pay the RM275 to Perodua instantly by way of the P-Circle app. The identical applies to money consumers – one must pay the BaaS payment each month. Anyway, the automobile guarantee is six years or 150,000 km, whereas the drive unit is roofed for eight years or 150,000 km. Battery? It’s nearly as good as a lifetime guarantee with BaaS, they are saying.

“This concept is our solution towards reducing owner’s anxiety when owning a battery electric vehicle. By offering this service we will be able to offer a lifetime guarantee on the battery for our customers’ peace of mind,”

Perodua isn’t simply launching a automobile. In October, the corporate launched the P-Circle app that QV-E homeowners will use, as we’ve additionally seen the wallbox dwelling charger which has a CCTV digicam, ambient lighting and a touchscreen management panel. There’s even a smartwatch known as P-Go.

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As for public charging, the position of P-Charge Mobile is to fill the hole, so to talk, within the public charging community. P-Charge Mobile will be positioned anyplace, and this 184 kWh ‘powerbank’ can refill EVs at a DC max price of 60 kW.

It’s nonetheless an idea for now, as is the On The Go charging vans that can supply mid-journey ‘nourishment’ for each EVs and their homeowners, good for freeway R&Rs throughout competition durations. Click on the hyperlinks to be taught extra about these ancillaries.

There are cheaper methods to market an EV, however Perodua’s duty as an automotive sector ‘champion’ below Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 is to catalyse the expansion of an area EV ecosystem. On this entrance, Perodua is concentrating on round 50% native content material for its EV by early 2026, and 70% by 2030 (more likely to embody EV parts such because the traction motor) which is an admirable purpose. While method beneath the 90+% price of P2’s ICE fashions, Malaysia is ranging from zero within the EV sector.

“Thus, the selected OTR price, design and specifications are the result of balancing the needs of both the government and the Malaysian market. The P01A serves not just the consumer, but it’s a product that will kick-start and accelerate the BEV ecosystem in Malaysia,” Perodua says, including that the quick lead time and decrease preliminary stage localisation instantly impacts the QV-E’s worth. Perhaps because of this they couldn’t kick-off with a price range EV for the lots.

Mass manufacturing has already began on the new Smart Mobility Plant inside Perodua’s sprawling Sg Choh base, and sure features can be carried out on the underutilised Tan Chong Serendah plant, which is simply across the nook from P2. The preliminary gross sales goal for the QV-E is 500 models a month, however Perodua is 3,000 models a month after This autumn 2026.

Finally, shops. The QV-E can be bought and serviced at chosen Perodua EV authorised shops. In the Klang Valley, you could find it at Perodua Sentral (PJ), Glenmarie and Putrajaya. The different shops on the west coast are Juru (Penang), Ipoh (Jalan Lahat), Senawang (N9) and Johor Bahru (Jalan Tampoi). On the east coast, the EV is bought in Kota Bharu (Batu 4, Jalan Kuala Krai) and Kuantan.

So, what do you consider Malaysia’s first homegrown EV, the QV-E’s appears and its options? At RM80k (RM1,120 for a seven-year mortgage, 2.5% rate of interest) + the RM275 BaaS month-to-month payment, it’s actually costlier to personal than the Proton eMas 5, however the Perodua affords higher efficiency and vary, extra equipment and (though subjective), extra alluring design. Share your take.

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