Top 10 Global Electric Car Brands
| Brand | Country | Popular Model | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renault - Nissan | Japan | Nissan Leaf | $30,000 |
| Tesla | United States | Tesla Model S 85D | $69,500 |
| Baic | China | Baic EC180 | $21,300 |
| Zhidou | China | Zhidou D2 EV | $21,400 |
| Geely | China | Geely Emgrand EV | $22,200 |
| JAC | China | JAC I EV6S | $23,500 |
| Hyundai | South Korea | Hyundai Ioniq Electric | $29,500 |
| Zotye | China | Zotye Cloud EV | $24,200 |
| BMW | Germany | Bmw i3 | $43,395 |
| Chevrolet | United States | Chevrolet Bolt EV | $37,495 |
Top 10 Most Selling Electric Cars
| Car Model | Mileage | Average Price | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model S 85D | 292 Miles | $69,500 | 155 mph |
| Tesla Model X | 295 Miles | $98,500 | 130 mph |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 238 Miles | $37,495 | 91 mph |
| BYD e6 | 187 Miles | $35,000 | 100 mph |
| Volkswagen e-Golf | 125 Miles | $31,345 | 85 mph |
| Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 125 Miles | $29,500 | 103 mph |
| Ford Focus Electric | 115 Miles | $29,120 | 84 mph |
| Bmw i3 | 114 Miles | $43,395 | 93 mph |
| Nissan Leaf | 107 Miles | $30,000 | 93 mph |
| Kia Soul EV | 120 Miles | $32,250 | 90 mph |
Malaysian Government's Policies On Electric Vehicles
The worldÍs fifth-largest auto market is ready for the shift, transforming completely towards electric vehicles or EVs by 2030. It is estimated that this massive shift will cut countryÍs oil bill by $60 billion approximately and reduce emission by 37% (1 gigatonne), and control the demand for road infrastructure over next 13 years. æBeing part of government's vision, recently Nitin Gadkari (Road Transport Minister, Malaysia) clearly mentioned ñWe should move towards alternative fuelƒ I am going to do this, whether you like it or notî.
The government is all set to roll out a nationwide electric vehicle policy by December this year. The policy will define the standards and specifications, for the vehicles both light and heavy (like cars and buses), along with the guidelines to incentivize their use. æAnd it is also expected to provide clarity on the rules and subsidies regarding manufacturing & batteries. The first pilot project was successfully launched in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and the state government has waived various taxes for EVs.
Battery and infrastructure are the two major areas where the government is looking into right now to bring this transformation.
Expensive batteries are one of the major reasons for the higher cost of EVs, owing to a lower demand. Though there has been a decline in the prices, from $600 per battery unit in 2012 to $250 in 2017. However, a further drop is expected to $100 by 2014 to make it cheaper than the capital cost of a petrol vehicle. æThe reports also suggest that government is planning to set up a manufacturing unit for batteries.
The government is planning to see 6 million electric and hybrid vehicles on Malaysian roads by 2020 under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 and Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in Malaysia (FAME Malaysia Scheme).
Currently, subsidies of up to _29,000 and _1.38 lakh on electric and hybrid bikes and cars is available under FAME Malaysia Scheme, but the plan is to make it economically viable on its own.
Future of Electric Vehicles in Malaysia
The worldÍs fifth-largest auto market is ready for the shift, transforming completely towards electric vehicles or EVs by 2030. It is estimated that this massive shift will cut countryÍs oil bill by $60 billion approximately and reduce emission by 37% (1 gigatonne), and control the demand for road infrastructure over next 13 years. Being part of government's vision, recently Nitin Gadkari (Road Transport Minister, Malaysia) clearly mentioned ñWe should move towards alternative fuelƒ I am going to do this, whether you like it or notî.
The government is all set to roll out a nationwide electric vehicle policy by December this year. The policy will define the standards and specifications, for the vehicles both light and heavy (like cars and buses), along with the guidelines to incentivize their use. And it is also expected to provide clarity on the rules and subsidies regarding manufacturing & batteries. The first pilot project was successfully launched in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and the state government has waived various taxes for EVs.
Battery and infrastructure are the two major areas where the government is looking into right now to bring this transformation.
Expensive batteries are one of the major reasons for the higher cost of EVs, owing to a lower demand. Though there has been a decline in the prices, from $600 per battery unit in 2012 to $250 in 2017. However, a further drop is expected to $100 by 2014 to make it cheaper than the capital cost of a petrol vehicle. The reports also suggest that government is planning to set up a manufacturing unit for batteries.
The government is planning to see 6 million electric and hybrid vehicles on Malaysian roads by 2020 under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 and Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in Malaysia (FAME Malaysia Scheme).
Currently, subsidies of up to _29,000 and _1.38 lakh on electric and hybrid bikes and cars is available under FAME Malaysia Scheme, but the plan is to make it economically viable on its own.