Welcome to what has obtained to be the most important unveiling on the Kuala Lumpur Worldwide Mobility Present (KLIMS). That is the brand new Perodua eMO-II idea, billed as “the following evolution of its prototype battery electrical car,” forward of the manufacturing model’s launch someday earlier than the top of subsequent 12 months.
Not like final 12 months’s eMO scale mannequin, this can be a full-size present automobile – albeit one nonetheless made out of fibreglass – that exhibits the clear development the nationwide carmaker has made with its EV.
As previewed in Monday’s teaser, the eMO-II is, in some methods, even sportier-looking than the unique eMO. The dramatic X-shaped entrance bumper with its sharp corners has been retained however has now been joined by a full-width mild bar underlining an illuminated Perodua brand. There’s additionally a deep chin spoiler with ‘eMO-II’ embossed on it.
Transferring to the facet, one can see the dynamic design afforded by the wraparound windscreen design, heavily-raked rear windscreen and thick C-pillars. Facet-view cameras exchange the same old mirrors (sadly not destined for manufacturing), whereas decrease down, you’ll discover gloss black wheel arch flares highlighting the flared fenders. Curiously, there are vents low down within the rear doorways.
The rear of the automobile might be the sportiest angle, with a scalloped tailgate, a sizeable roof spoiler and a large rear diffuser with a central fog mild. A significant theme of the design is a chequered songket sample, discovered within the head- and taillights, facet skirts, rear windscreen and glass roof (sure, you learn that proper). Finishing the look are 19-inch wheels with Tesla Cybertruck-style heptagonal aero covers.
Inside, the eMO-II will get a really fashionable cabin with a two-spoke steering wheel, a wraparound “cockpit” with a digital instrument show and twin air-con vents, and a gloss black centre console with a push-button gear selector and a Qi wi-fi charger. The present automobile is completed in a two-tone color scheme, together with the 4 bucket seats.
No technical particulars have been revealed simply but, however preliminary specs embody a zero-to-100 km/h dash time of between six and 7 seconds, in addition to a spread of between 400 to 410 km from a CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Perodua says it’ll initially import the battery and motor however plans to finally assemble these elements in-house.
In what’s a reversal of roles with Proton, Perodua’s EV will likely be an in-house improvement, provided that neither Daihatsu nor Toyota presently have a full electrical mannequin at this measurement and worth. In contrast, the Proton eMas 7 is a twin of the Geely Galaxy E5/EX5.
The corporate confirmed that the manufacturing mannequin will likely be an all-new nameplate separate from the next-generation Myvi, and will probably be smaller than that automobile, taking part in within the decrease reaches of the B-segment. Perodua is aiming for the automobile to be the most cost effective EV in Malaysia, with the hope that the worth won’t exceed RM90,000.
Perodua’s electrification efforts ramped up final week with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petronas and Gentari. This can see the latter organising charging services at Perodua service centres, with the view of aiding prospects’ transition to full EVs.
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