Malaysia’s second national car maker is ramping up testing of its first-ever electric vehicle, the Perodua EV (eMO-II). Over the weekend, more photos of the upcoming EV have surfaced on social media platforms.
The Perodua eMO-II looks the same as before, but..
As seen on the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group, several folks spotted the prototype EV, this time wearing a different trade plate from before, within the Alam Damai vicinity, as well as in the Putrajaya area.
Interestingly enough, the unit that was spotted in Putrajaya could very well be a different unit from the one seen at Alam Damai, as evident from the cut out at each corner of the rear bumper, revealing what could be the sensor required for Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM). The sensor seen here will likely be the basis for BSM, as well as Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
At the moment, several models, including the Axia, Myvi, Ativa, Alza, and Aruz, offer BSM on upper variants. With the upcoming model likely being the newest flagship model when it debuts later this year, it comes as no surprise that the second national carmaker could be stuffing it to the brim in terms of features.
What can we expect from the Perodua EV?
To recap, Perodua’s first-ever EV is set to be a B-segment SUV, one that has transformed from a hatchback (initial concept car stage). Perodua has also reiterated that its first-ever EV will be powered by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack that offers a range of between 400 km to 410 km.
Unlike other electric vehicles on sale at the moment, the upcoming eMO-II (actual production version will likely get a different name) will offer Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS). Its battery will be leased to buyers of the vehicle, and offers several benefits, including lowering the purchase price of the vehicle, as well as ensuring that the battery is always in the optimum condition.
Other first features set to debut on the eMO-II include a digital rear-view mirror, 360-degree view camera, rotary-style gear shifter, and even USB-C charging.
What do you think? Are you looking forward to the first-ever EV?