Perodua has confirmed it is targeting full localization (or significant local content) for its first homegrown electric vehicle, the QV-E, by June 2026. This will bring the selling price down to RM60,000 or so and here comes small changes to Perodua’s first electric vehicle.
Here below we share some details regarding the localization of the QV-E
1. The company aims to reach 50% local content by mid-2026 and further increase this to 70% by 2030.
2. Currently, 52 Malaysian companies supply components for the QV-E, with plans to expand this to 70 vendors within the next five years.
3. Following the push for localisation, Perodua plans to increase production from an initial 500 units per month to 3,000 units per month by the third quarter of 2026.
4. Full localisation is expected to drive down costs, with the current price of RM80,000 potentially dropping to around RM60,000 once higher local content and volumes are achieved.
5. While many parts are being localised, high-value components like the traction motor and CATL battery are currently sourced from China, though Perodua has expressed long-term.
Technical Specifications of the QV-E
- Battery: 52.5 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) pack, sourced from CATL.
- Range: 445 km (NEDC cycle), estimated 350–410 km in real-world conditions.
- Performance: Front-mounted electric motor delivering 204 hp (150 kW) and 285 Nm of torque.
- Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.
- Top Speed: 165 km/h.
- Charging: Supports up to 60 kW DC fast charging (30% to 80% in 30 minutes) and 6.6 kW AC home charging (8 hours for a full charge).
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L): Capable of powering external appliances at 3.3 kW.
- Dimensions: Length of 4,170 mm, width of 1,800 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,680 mm.
- Safety Features: 6 airbags, ADAS (Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, etc.), and a new Child Presence Detection (CPD) system
The QV-E is manufactured at Perodua’s Smart Mobility Plant in Sungai Choh, Selangor.
