Perodua introduces first EV, QV-E with development cost of RM800 million by local experts
KUALA LUMPUR: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today introduced its first battery electric vehicle (EV), the QV-E priced at RM80,000 before insurance and excluding battery, marking an important step in the national carmaker’s efforts to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said QV-E, which stands for ‘Quest for Visionary-Electric’, cost RM800 million to develop and involved more than 100 local experts. He said under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 which was launched on Sept 1, 2023, Perodua was appointed as the champion and leader of local automotive manufacturers to develop the EV ecosystem. […]
