Author: Dimas Mahendra

PRO-NET, the company behind Proton e.MAS, is expanding its branded public charging network in Malaysia through partnerships with charging point operators DC Handal, JomCharge and chargEV. The rollout is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with branded charging stations planned for high-traffic locations across the country. The partnerships will allow Proton e.MAS charging facilities to operate at locations managed by third-party charging operators, extending the visibility of the e.MAS brand within Malaysia’s public EV charging infrastructure. Third-Party Charging Operators Join e.MAS Network Under the agreements, DC Handal, JomCharge and chargEV will collaborate with PRO-NET on branding and…

GAC has delivered 115 Aion electric vehicles for use by Grab drivers in Thailand through two separate partnerships, expanding the Chinese automaker’s presence in the country’s growing electric taxi and ride-hailing market. The deliveries include 100 vehicles supplied through CLVG and ICBC (Thai) Leasing and another 15 vehicles provided to Siam Taxi Cooperative. GAC and CLVG Expand Electric Ride-Hailing Fleet The largest deployment involves CLVG, a Thai car rental and mobility solutions provider, which has acquired 100 EVs from GAC and will lease them to drivers operating on Grab’s ride-hailing platform. https://evmagz.com/gac-aion-initiates-construction-of-65-million-ev-plant-in-thailand/ ICBC (Thai) Leasing, a subsidiary of Industrial and…

BYD is expanding its localization efforts for commercial electric vehicles in Malaysia through a partnership with local bus manufacturer Bus Cap Berhad. The companies have signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding to explore electric bus assembly and manufacturing in the country. The agreement was signed in Shenzhen on Aug. 18. The initial focus will be on local assembly and production of electric buses, with Malaysia also intended to serve as a base for broader commercial new energy vehicle cooperation in Southeast Asia. https://evmagz.com/byd-launches-qin-l-ev-in-malaysia-as-seal-6-ev-amid-expanding-overseas-push/ Companies Assess Local Manufacturing Under the memorandum, BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Bus Cap plan to cooperate…

Geely Farizon has started operations at its knock-down (KD) assembly plant in Indonesia, marking the commercial new energy vehicle division’s first overseas localized production project. The first locally assembled V8E battery-electric logistics vehicle rolled off the production line on Aug. 13. The facility is located about 80 kilometres southeast of Jakarta and currently supports local assembly of the V8E. Geely Farizon said it plans to upgrade the production lines and gradually expand the range of vehicles assembled locally. V8E Enters Local Assembly The V8E produced at the Indonesian facility has been configured for local urban roads, logistics applications and tropical…

The Philippine government has launched a new incentive programme worth up to 60 billion pesos (approximately €852 million) to encourage domestic electric vehicle manufacturing and strengthen the country’s position in the regional automotive industry. The Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), established through an executive order signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., provides investment and production incentives for manufacturers of electric vehicles and key components. https://evmagz.com/nissan-to-launch-n7-ev-as-primera-ev-in-philippines-marking-first-overseas-market/ Incentives for Local Manufacturing The programme supports the production of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), covering both passenger and commercial vehicle segments…

Chery Group’s Omoda brand has selected Indonesia as the first market for the global launch of the all-electric O4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), opening pre-orders while showcasing the model at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026. The company has not yet announced when customer deliveries will begin. Indonesia Chosen for First EV Launch The O4 EV measures 4.42 metres in length, 1.87 metres in width and 1.57 metres in height, with a wheelbase of 2.7 metres. The model offers a turning radius of 5.1 metres and 190 millimetres of ground clearance. Luggage capacity stands at 402 litres…

Leapmotor has entered the Indonesian electric vehicle (EV) market and begun local vehicle assembly, expanding its manufacturing presence in Southeast Asia through a partnership with Indonesia’s Indomobil Group. The Stellantis-backed Chinese automaker announced the move during the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2026), where it showcased its B10 and C10 global models. Local Production Begins Leapmotor said local knock-down (KD) assembly will be carried out by PT National Assemblers, a subsidiary of Indomobil Group. The assembly plant began operations in April, with deliveries of the locally assembled B10 and C10 expected to begin in August. With production facilities…

Zeekr Power, the in-house electric vehicle charging business of Zeekr Group, has opened its first megawatt-level charging station in Thailand, expanding its charging infrastructure network in one of Southeast Asia’s growing electric vehicle markets. The new facility was developed in partnership with TPM Automotive and charging technology provider Sinexcel at the Zeekr House Charoen Nakhon dealership in Bangkok’s Thon Buri district. https://evmagz.com/zeekr-expands-overseas-reach-with-7x-suv-launch-in-thailand/ New Station Supports Up to Eight EVs Simultaneously The charging site is equipped with Sinexcel’s 960-kilowatt ultra-fast charging stack, with the option to expand total installed capacity to 1,280 kilowatts through the addition of extra power modules. The…

Laos has suspended imports of new gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles through the end of 2026 as part of a nationwide strategy to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, and expand charging infrastructure. Temporary Import Ban Targets EV Growth The import suspension took effect on June 1, 2026, and applies to new petrol and diesel vehicles until December 31, 2026. The measure is designed to encourage the transition toward electric mobility rather than serve as a permanent ban on internal combustion engine vehicles. Several categories remain exempt, including passenger transport vehicles, heavy machinery, trucks supporting designated…

Chery has begun local production of the iCar V23 electric sport utility vehicle in Malaysia, marking another step in the Chinese automaker’s strategy to expand manufacturing and sales across Southeast Asia. The first locally assembled iCar V23 has rolled off the production line at Chery’s new manufacturing facility in Selangor. The company said the vehicle will begin arriving at Malaysian dealerships in late July. Local Production Begins at New Plant The iCar V23, an all-electric SUV with a boxy design aimed primarily at younger buyers, was first introduced in Malaysia in November 2025. https://evmagz.com/xpeng-rolls-off-first-locally-assembled-g6-in-malaysia-expanding-southeast-asia-manufacturing-footprint/ The model is offered in two…

Thailand is considering a 24-billion-baht (approximately $714 million) incentive program aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption by replacing up to 80,000 older vehicles while supporting the country’s automotive manufacturing sector. According to Reuters, officials are evaluating a package of measures that could include direct purchase subsidies, low-interest loans and tax incentives. The proposal is also expected to cover electric pickup trucks, although details on subsidy levels, eligible vehicle categories and the launch timeline have yet to be finalized. https://evmagz.com/byd-tops-130000-vehicle-deliveries-in-thailand-as-local-production-expands/ Program Aims to Boost EV Adoption and Domestic Industry The proposed initiative is designed to encourage the replacement of older vehicles…

Hai Phong has added 99 VinFast VF 8 electric SUVs to its government fleet as the Vietnamese port city accelerates efforts to electrify public transportation and official vehicles. Located about 120 kilometres southeast of Hanoi, Hai Phong recently delivered the new electric SUVs to local authorities following a public procurement process managed by the city’s Department of Finance. Government Fleet Expansion According to city officials, the fleet was supplied by the Au Lac–Thang Long Joint Venture after winning a public tender valued at nearly 84 billion dong. The contract was awarded at a price approximately 5 billion dong, or 5.5%,…

VinFast delivered 115,916 electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam during the first half of 2026, surpassing 100,000 domestic sales in a six-month period for the first time, according to the automaker. The company said it has remained the best-selling automotive brand in Vietnam for 21 consecutive months, from October 2024 through June 2026. Limo Green Leads Deliveries The Limo Green, a mid-size multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) designed primarily for commercial transportation and mobility services, was VinFast’s best-selling model during the January-to-June period with 27,927 deliveries. https://evmagz.com/vinfast-launches-vf-2-electric-city-car-in-vietnam/ The VF 3 city car ranked second with 23,781 units delivered, followed by the VF 5…

Zeekr is expanding its retail and service network in Malaysia, nearly doubling its dealership footprint as the Geely-owned premium electric vehicle (EV) brand strengthens its presence in Southeast Asia. Zeekr Malaysia announced it has signed agreements with three local dealer partners—Quantum Motors Sdn Bhd, Wheelcorp Premium Sdn Bhd and Ghee Hua Co Sdn Bhd—to expand its authorized sales and after-sales network. Dealer Network Set to Grow The new dealerships will serve customers in Sri Manda City Bazaar in northern Kuala Lumpur, Setia Alam and Kuching. Zeekr currently operates 11 dealership outlets across Malaysia and plans to increase the total to…

Volt, the electric vehicle charging business of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division, has opened Singapore’s largest public electric bus charging hub in partnership with testing, inspection and certification company Setsco. The new facility, located at 2E Jalan Papan in Jurong, provides an installed charging capacity of 2.76 megawatts and can charge up to 46 electric vehicles simultaneously. Charging hub supports electric bus fleets The charging hub features a combination of 120kW fast chargers and 360kW ultra-fast chargers, although Volt has not disclosed the number of each charger type currently installed. The site will serve as a primary fast-charging base for ComfortDelGro Bus’s…

VinFast has unveiled the VF 2, a compact all-electric city car aimed at private buyers, with the model making its debut in the Vietnamese market ahead of customer deliveries scheduled for September. The VF 2 is based on the Minio Green, one of the company’s electric vehicles developed for commercial and mobility service applications, but introduces styling changes and consumer-focused positioning while retaining the same core dimensions and powertrain. Compact EV for Urban Mobility The VF 2 measures 3.1 metres long, 1.5 metres wide and 1.7 metres tall, with a wheelbase of 2.1 metres, matching the dimensions of the Minio…

Grab plans to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Vietnam to more than 6,000 charging ports by 2028, significantly increasing its presence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing EV markets. The company aims to grow the network from approximately 400 charging ports currently available, with nearly half of the new installations planned for Hanoi as the Vietnamese capital advances policies to reduce emissions from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Partnership Model Supports Network Expansion Rather than building and operating charging stations directly, Grab will expand through investments in local charging operator Eboost and partnerships with Charge+, EV One…

BYD has surpassed 130,000 cumulative new energy vehicle (NEV) deliveries in Thailand, underscoring the Chinese automaker’s continued expansion in one of its largest Southeast Asian markets. The company celebrated the milestone in Bangkok on Sunday while introducing the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV) to the Thai market. Sealion 5 DM-i Marks Delivery Milestone BYD said its 130,000th vehicle delivered in Thailand was a Sealion 5 DM-i, which features the company’s DM-i hybrid technology designed to combine fuel efficiency with extended driving range and improved performance. The launch expands BYD’s DM-i lineup in Thailand as the…

Chery has begun local assembly of its V23 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Thailand, expanding its manufacturing footprint in Southeast Asia as it increases production capacity in the region. Thailand becomes the second ASEAN country after Indonesia to produce the V23 locally, supporting the company’s strategy to strengthen regional operations. New Rayong Plant Starts Production The V23 is expected to be assembled at Chery’s recently inaugurated manufacturing facility in Nikhom Phatthana district in Rayong province. The factory, which officially opened in April, is focused on completely knocked down (CKD) vehicle assembly. According to local media reports, the site is…

Grab plans to expand its electric vehicle charging network in Vietnam from approximately 400 charging ports to more than 6,000 by 2028, with nearly half of the new infrastructure to be installed in Hanoi. The expansion follows an agreement signed between Grab Vietnam and the Hanoi city government in late June 2026 to promote green transportation, digital tourism and broader digital transformation initiatives. Under Hanoi’s roadmap, fossil fuel-powered motorcycles will gradually face tighter restrictions, with only motorcycles meeting Euro 3 emissions standards permitted to enter the capital from 2028. Supporting the EV Transition Grab said the expanded charging network will…