The Perodua C2 Concept was the main event for the Perodua booth at KLIMS 2026.
Perodua has officially pulled the wraps off its highly anticipated next-generation electric vehicle prototype at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS 2026) . Aptly named Chapter 2, or C2, this B-segment prototype marks a massive evolutionary leap forward in the national carmaker’s ongoing electrification journey .
Designed entirely by a team of young, talented Malaysian designers, the C2 represents a bold and distinct vision of what the future of affordable electric mobility will look like . It is deliberately crafted to appeal to Malaysia’s upcoming tech-native generation .
A Revolutionary Shift in Perodua’s Design Language
The Perodua C2 introduces a completely new styling direction for the automaker, moving sharply away from the angular lines seen on the brand’s previous EM-O concept car.
“The C2 is part of our ongoing EV storyline,” noted Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, President and Chief Executive Officer of Perodua . “It expands our narrative of ‘made by Malaysians for the world’ as we improve the future of mobility experience for our customers” .
By serving as the development baseline for the brand’s future mass-market electric vehicles, the C2 offers show visitors a structural look at the aesthetics, proportions, and philosophy that will eventually make it onto Malaysian highways .
AI Driving Assistance and Mobility Integration
True to its forward-thinking mandate, the C2 concept car shifts consumer expectations by integrating deep Artificial Intelligence (AI) directly into the driver assist hardware tree.
Key AI driving assistance and intelligent cabin features integrated into the prototype include:
- Real-Time Dynamic Navigation: Intelligently maps out commuter routes based on changing traffic flows .
- Live Charging Station Telematics: Provides instant locations and availability of nearby public EV charging infrastructure .
- Active Traffic Updates: Feeds instantaneous, real-time road condition data to the driver .
- Enhanced Anti-Theft Protection: Integrates layered digital security protocols to protect the vehicle asset .
- Automated Assisted Parking: Simplifies tight low-speed urban maneuvers via sensor-driven park assistance software .
Deep P-Circle Super App Ecosystem Connection
Beyond its physical hardware, the C2 establishes a new benchmark for seamless vehicle connectivity by fully merging with Perodua’s high-tech P-Circle super app platform .
This deep digital integration is engineered to provide an all-inclusive lifestyle ecosystem within the car . From the cockpit dashboard, owners can securely manage toll payments and retail transactions through an integrated e-wallet, or immediately trigger priority, on-demand delivery of genuine vehicle spare parts . Perodua views this vehicle-to-cloud synergy as the definitive future of unified mobility integration .
Experience the Future at KLIMS 2026
The C2 concept forms the main centerpiece of Perodua’s highly interactive technology showcase at the motor show . Seeking to gauge comprehensive public feedback before final production lines are locked in, Perodua invites all visitors to stop by, view the prototype, and share their inputs .
“We have greatly integrated our P-Circle super app into this prototype so that our customers can access a world of convenience,” added Dato’ Sri Zainal . “The C2 will be our basis for our future EV, and we are looking forward to engaging with visitors to our booth on their views and comments to ensure that our future product will exceed our customers’ expectations” .
Aside from getting an up-close look at the future EV sedan baseline, visitors to the Perodua pavilion can engage with a range of futuristic attractions, including interactive autonomous robots, tech drones, and localized digital demonstrations of the P-Circle app’s full suite of services . The public can experience the Perodua showcase firsthand from 12 to 21 June 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
