Malaysian EV Debuts at $19,400 with Battery Lease Plan
The Perodua QV-E has hit the market in Malaysia as a subcompact electric vehicle (EV) designed to be affordable for mass adoption. The car offers an upfront price of just $19,400 by excluding battery costs from its initial sale.Key TakeawaysThe QV-E comes with a 201 horsepower motor and can reach 62 mph in under eight seconds.Battery leasing for nine years is offered at $77 per month, totaling around $8.4k over the contract period.With an estimated range of up to 445 km (NEDC) or about 327 km (EPA), the QV-E targets urban drivers with modest daily commutes.The Perodua QV-E packs a punch for its price tag, boasting a powerful motor that delivers 201 horsepower and 20.1 kgfm of torque from its front-mounted electric unit. This performance allows it to accelerate from zero to 62 mph in just u...