The JAC T9 EV was our defactor electric pickup truck choice but it deserves the win!
This was a category that we didn’t expect to have to add but sooner or later the world demands an electric pick-up and Malaysia got it this year with the JAC T9 EV. The T9 may be the only option on the market, but it was actually really well-specced and the pricing for the equipment and performance on offer tallied quite nicely. Will many businesses adopt this electric pick-up truck? Probably not. But if you’re just an urban cowboy looking for a fun and unique experience in the segment, or maybe someone who loves pick-up trucks but can’t stand for diesel emissions this could be the truck for you.
As electric vehicles continue to diversify beyond sedans and SUVs, the JAC T9 EV represents a significant milestone for the Malaysian automotive landscape. Its arrival signals a new frontier in the traditionally diesel-dominated pick-up market. What makes the T9 particularly noteworthy isn’t just its novelty as an electric pick-up, but its thoughtful execution.
The T9 balances practical utility with modern technology, offering impressive range capabilities and quick-charging functionality that makes it surprisingly viable for daily use. Its robust construction maintains the durability expected from work vehicles while introducing the smooth, immediate torque delivery that makes electric powertrains so satisfying. For early adopters willing to pioneer this segment’s electric transition, the JAC T9 EV delivers a compelling blend of innovation and familiar pick-up practicality.
About The Allianz DSF VOTY Awards
The Allianz DSF.my Vehicle Of The Year (VOTY) Award ceremony is the first and only vehicle award event in Malaysia that does not hand out paid awards, nor does it charge winners or participating brands any fee whatsoever. Winners are allowed to use the VOTY event logo free of charge in all marketing materials. Event attendees are not even charged for their seat at the award presentation. All car manufacturers that operate in Malaysia are invited to participate free of charge. All they have to do is let our judges test drive their nominated vehicles.
The nominated vehicles must have been launched in Malaysia in the last 12 months and cannot be a localised minor facelift (body-kits, stickers, wheel upgrades, etc). All judging is independent and is put down to a vote before the winners are selected. Car manufacturers are not informed if they are winning or not before the event.
2025 marks a significant milestone for VOTY as Allianz celebrates its 16th year as the title sponsor of this prestigious automotive event. This year also commemorates Daniel Sherman Fernandez’s 25th year in the automotive industry, highlighting his longstanding contribution and commitment to automotive journalism in Malaysia.The judges for VOTY 2025 are Daniel Sherman Fernandez and Subhash Nair of dsf.my, Ross Hadi of gohedgostan.com and Joshua Chin of automacha.com.
