Perodua QV-E Debuts, a Malaysian-Made Electric Car Priced Around 300 Million Rupiah

Malaysia's national electric car, the Perodua QV-E, has officially debuted with a battery rental scheme, priced at around Rp 300 million.

Perodua QV-E Debuts, a Malaysian-Made Electric Car Priced Around 300 Million Rupiah
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In terms of dimensions, the L x W x H of the QV-E are 4,170 mm x 1,800 mm x 1,502 mm. For a rough comparison, this is still smaller than the Chery E5, which has a length of 4,424 mm, a width of 1,830 mm, and a height of 1,588 mm.

This electric car is equipped with an LFP or Lithium Iron Phosphate battery with a capacity of 52.5 kWh, claimed to offer a maximum range of 445 km (NEDC) on a single charge.

Equipped with a front-wheel drive electric motor, the car can produce 150 kW (201.1 hp) of power and 285 Nm of peak torque.

The price of the Perodua QV-E is RM 80,000 or about IDR 321.7 million if converted to the rupiah exchange rate. Meanwhile, the battery rental fee is around RM 275 (IDR 1.1 million) per month.

Perodua QV-E Specifications

Dimensions

  • L x W x H: 4,170 mm x 1,800 m x 1,502 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2,680 mm
  • Weight: 1,600 kg
  • Ground clearance: 158 mm
  • Trunk capacity: 320 liters

Power and Performance

  • Battery type: LFP
  • Battery capacity: 52.5 kWh
  • Maximum power: 150 kW (201.1 hp)
  • Peak torque: 285 Nm
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
  • Range: 370 km (WLTP) or 445 km (NEDC)

Chassis

  • Front suspension: MacPherson Strut
  • Rear suspension: Torsion beam
  • Tire and wheel size: 315/50 R18
  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

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