XPENG is expanding into the Southeast Asia region, as it just signed an agreement with Malaysian industrial partner EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) to begin local assembly operations in Malacca, with production scheduled to commence in 2026, the companies announced Thursday. The announcement came after XPENG announced on December 12 that … [continued]
XPENG reportedly told press in Malaysia that it is in negotiations with EP Manufacturing Bhd to get EV production underway in Malaysia. Mass production is supposed to begin at some point in 2026. The focus is not just on producing cars for Malaysia, but on producing cars for right-hand markets … [continued]
XPENG expands its over 2.4 million charging pile partner networks globally with another public 3,800 with Charge Plus in Asia Pacific. The 1st batch of co-branded XPENG charging stations in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand will feature as high as 350kW class-leading charging power. XPENG owners will enjoy further charging convenience as well as exclusive discount across the networks in … [continued]
Will Proton’s electric gambit be more successful than the e.MAS7 Malaysia’s automotive landscape is shifting beneath the surface, and Proton is betting everything on being ahead of the curve rather than chasing it. The company’s latest electric venture, the e.MAS 5, isn’t just another EV launch — it’s a calculated … [continued]
Coming home from New York, I did a quick detour to the Malaysia Auto Show last May. The week-long show was full of EVs (reporting on that too), and as usual, I didn’t fully cover the show because I was in Malaysia for a technology and energy activity. The side … [continued]
There’s a lot of electric vehicle growth and development happening in smaller markets that have traditionally not gotten much attention. We here at CleanTechnica are trying to cover this growth, but, admittedly, it’s hard to track it all. The good news is that it really seems to be surging more … [continued]
XPENG X9 is officially launched in the Malaysian market, marking the brand’s second flagship model just six months after the successful debut of the award-winning XPENG G6 in Malaysia. As an ultra-smart, large seven-seater, the XPENG X9 is set to redefine the MPV segment with its starship-inspired design, cutting-edge technology, … [continued]
Proton is initiating the construction of a new EV production plant at its high-tech Tanjung Malim facility. The project, which began on February 7, 2025, is targeted for completion by the end of the year, with an investment of 82 million ringgit ($18.46 million). The first phase of the assembly … [continued]
Last December, Malaysian automaker Proton launched the e.MAS 7 — the first battery-electric vehicle in the company’s lineup. A product of its collaboration with Chinese automaker Geely, the made-for-Malaysia EV signifies a pivotal moment for the country’s automotive industry and a potential resurgence for Proton. Two months after the launch … [continued]
Super-app Grab, the equivalent of Uber in Southeast Asia, and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD have forged a major regional partnership to electrify the region’s transportation landscape. The ambitious agreement aims to deploy up to 50,000 BYD EVs across Grab’s network, a move poised to accelerate EV adoption and … [continued]
