Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) aims to finalise the production of its first electric vehicle (EV) by October, with plans to bring it to market by the end of this year.
Its president and CEO, Zainal Abidin Ahmad, said the car would be over 30% locally assembled at its new factory in Rawang, Selangor, and priced below RM80,000.
“But after a few months of production, with the localisation of critical components, we hope to increase the local assembly content to over 60%,” he told a press conference after unveiling the EV prototype, presented in half-cut form, at the Malaysian Autoshow 2025 here today.
Zainal said the EV, which would have an expected monthly production of 500 units, would be targeted at younger buyers and small families, enabling them to enjoy an affordable electric ride.
He added that the model’s long-term value was a key priority, particularly regarding battery quality and resale price.
“If people buy an EV but are not confident in the battery quality, the car’s value will drop after eight years.
“So we are ensuring that even after eight or nine years, the car will still retain its value, because we control the battery quality. You can always get a new battery from us,” he said.
