1. Introduction: Perodua’s Leap into Smart Mobility

Perodua, the preferred car assembler in the country celebrated for value and unbeatable B-Segment hatchbacks, is maturing. With the automakers taking notice: it first all electric vehicle (EV) expected in late 2025, Perodua is leaving small cars behind. Of course, it’s not just electric vehicles: this is as much about going electric as it is about an evolutionary step towards becoming a mobility hub complete with onboard IoT, battery as a service, and a connected ecosystem.

2. Key Specs & Innovative Positioning

Perodua’s EV sounds impressive:

• 400 km of range out of a ~50 kWh CATL LFP battery
• 0–100 km/h in under 7 seconds, top speed of ~165 km/h
• Supports fast charge of 30 min from 30–80, AC full charge in ~8 hours

The fastback profile signifies a matured, production-ready automotive product.

3. Smart Mobility & IoT: Core Differentiators

This EV is not only eco-friendly—it’s IoT-capable:

ADAS Level 2 for semi-autonomous driving, providing safety and convenience above and beyond the conventional vehicle.

Over-the-air updates and remote diagnostics, with a possible connection to Malaysian telecom players, suggests a much broader smart mobility proposition.

In KLIMS 2024, Perodua also announced a partnership with TM to develop digital innovation capabilities.

• clear signs of an emergent IoT ecosystem.

4. Affordable Access through Battery Leasing

In order to maintain an estimated price point of below RM 80,000, Perodua is proposing battery leasing options:

• Vehicle base cost ≈ RM 80k; battery will be leased separately (outright purchase also an option)
• The leasing option offers the lowest level of upfront costs and transfers battery-degradation risk to Perodua.

Malaysian drivers appreciate this model; as one Reddit user noted,

“battery lease system is good… EV batteries are really expensive… lease system would save them from the shocking bills”

5. Local Leadership & Ecosystem Development

Perodua is treating EV development as more than just a car project—it’s a leap in national tech sovereignty:

• New EV plant using in‑house standards—not rebadged Daihatsu—with capacity up to 2,000 units/month
• Intending to progressively localize battery and motor assembly, enhancing Malaysia’s EV Supply Chain.
• Co-operation with local polytechnics (e.g. Politeknik Muadzam Shah, etc) building national bases of skill

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6. Infrastructure & Charging Hubs

Perodua understands that smart EV ownership hinges on access to charging:

• DC fast charging (approx. 30 min for 30–80%)
• Working with partners to establish public charging stations every 40–50 km.

New EV models were observed at the Gentari EV hubs in Kuala Lumpur—that suggests testing their smart charging ecosystem in real world.

7. Market Perspective: Timing and Positioning

Proposed pilot production in Sept-Oct 2025 and mass production launch late 2025:

• Positioned as a basic entry level EV with smart features.
• Will compete from the ground up leveraging affordability with a next-gen connectivity experience.

Top 3 Takeaways:

• Innovative mobility: Perodua is changing its identity from a B-segment car manufacturer to a smart connected vehicle innovator.
• Affordable electrification: Battery leasing options plus low pricing help relieve barriers to EV adoption.
• Smart ecosystem: One example that is worthy of mention is Perodua’s establishment of ADAS, telematics, IoT partnerships and charging infrastructures – these are examples of forming an EV ecosystem, instead of just the vehicle.

🚀 What does this mean for Malaysian drivers: A fully connected, tech-savvy EV can sold en masse for day-to-day use and at an average price below RM 100k.

The battery leasing model makes owning an EV financially palatable.

And early adopters already receive ADAS plus OTA – just like trends in electric mobility are doing across the globe.

Final Thoughts

Perodua’s first EV is not just about electrifying transportation – it is about changing the very definition of mobility. With smart, connected attributes, flexible ownership, and the beginning of an ecosystem rooted in Malaysia – Perodua is changing the future of the automotive landscape, from within.

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