Perodua’s first EV set to be launched in 2025, MCE Holdings secures component supply contract

Leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components manufacturer, MCE Holdings Berhad and its subsidiary company have announced the acquisition of a contract worth RM19.6 million from Perodua to supply various electronic and mechatronic components for Perodua’s first EV model.

These include multimedia display units, instrument cluster panels, advanced driver assistance systems, function switches, interior lighting systems, and many more.

According to MCE, the three-year contract will commence in the second quarter of the company’s financial year, ending on July 31, 2026.

This aligns with previous reports where Perodua planned to commence production of its first EV model by late 2025.

Showcased at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, Perodua revealed a concept model named emo-1.

As per specifications, the emo-1 is powered by a 68 PS and 220 Nm electric motor, paired with a 55.7 kWh battery pack that allows for a range of up to 350 km on a full charge.

This EV also supports AC charging of up to 11 kW, or fast DC charging up to 50 kW.

Perodua had previously announced that the development of this first EV project was done in collaboration with three local universities, namely Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Universiti Kuala Lumpur, and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

Meanwhile, power conversion technology development was conducted with technical partners from Australia whose identity has not yet been disclosed.

It is understood that the selling price of this Perodua EV will range from RM50,000 to RM100,000.