First Perodua EV coming in 2025 CONFIRMED!

It looks like Perodua will start producing its first EV or electric car at the end of 2025. Will the first Perodua electric car be a Myvi EV? Electrifying times ahead, indeed!

This has been the target for both Perodua and Proton to introduce affordable EVs here in Malaysia, but our Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, has confirmed and shared some key details on social media regarding the progress of the very first Perodua electric vehicle.

*Image credit: Tengku Zafrul Facebook

According to Tengku Zafrul, he posted "In line with the appointment of Perodua to lead the production of affordable EVs under NIMP2030, Perodua has collaborated with an international automotive company to produce a prototype EV. Mass production by Perodua is scheduled for the end of 2025. Thank you Perodua company for helping Malaysia in advancing electric vehicle technology and strengthening Malaysia's sustainable mobility."

No mention of who Perodua will 'collaborate' for the first-ever Perodua EV car model, but it's most likely Perodua's technical partner, Daihatsu. The Japanese manufacturer doesn't have its own passenger EV in production, so there's also the possibility that Perodua will lead the EV development for them as well.

During last year's KLIMS 2024, Perodua showcased a scale model form of the Electric Motion Online (EMO) concept EV that resembles the very popular Perodua Myvi. We might just see a full-scale model this year and to refresh your memories, they've mentioned that this fully-electric Myvi-looking EV will potentially be fitted with a 50kWh battery pack that can go up to 350km.

Electrifying times are ahead for Perodua, folks. To a lot of us here in Malaysia, the idea of a Perodua Myvi EV or any Perodua EV model is not only a sign of moving with the times, but also putting Malaysia once again on the map. Stay tuned for more info.

Full-sized Perodua EV prototype showcased at Malaysia Autoshow 2024 - Perodua EMO-1

Perodua showcased a full-sized EV prototype at the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow and it's an interesting one as it's a Perodua Myvi with an EV conversion.

This Perodua Myvi EV prototype is completely developed in-house with plans to go into full production in 2025. The first iteration is fitted with a single electric motor that outputs close to 68PS with the potential to peak at a massive 160PS.

Torque stands at 220Nm with a top speed of 150km/h - a very good proposition as its 55.7kWh battery pack can travel up to 350km. We're guessing that there will be more changes as we get closer to the official launch date.

For now, what can be confirmed is that this Perodua EMO-1 EV price will be between RM50,000 to RM100,000 once it hits the showroom floors nationwide.