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2026 iCaur 03 now available as CKD unit, priced at RM129,880

iCaur Malaysia has announced that the CKD version of the electric SUV iCaur 03 will arrive at dealers by the end of May.

The assembly program for this CKD model began in the second quarter of 2026 at the Chery Corporate Malaysia plant in Shah Alam.

Specifications Remain Unchanged

The iCaur 03 CKD will be offered in a single variant, the iWD with no changes to the specifications.

It features a dual-motor setup producing 279 PS and 385 Nm of torque, while the 69.8 kWh battery pack provides a driving range of 418 km (NEDC data).

This SUV supports AC charging at 6.6 kW, DC fast charging at 80 kW, and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality at 3.2 kW.

The starting price is RM129,880 on the road, excluding insurance.

iCaur Malaysia is also offering a package that includes a 7 kW home AC charger and a complimentary scheduled service package for 2 years or up to 45,000 km, whichever comes first.

Sales Performance for April 2026

In April 2026, iCaur recorded 547 registered units across its models.

This achievement indicates a growing market interest in its new energy vehicles (NEVs), which combine retro design, smart technology, and practicality.

According to Francis Chin, Senior Director of iCaur Malaysia, “The iCaur 03 has captured the attention of Malaysian drivers because it offers something different in the EV space.

“The shift to local assembly is an important step for us. It combines local pride with global technology, allowing us to meet the increasing demand without changing what customers love about the iCaur 03,” he added.

iCaur Malaysia remains focused on its long-term strategy to introduce a more diverse, stylish, and sustainable range of NEVs in the future.

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TQ Wuling begins local assembly of Bingo EV in Malaysia

TQ Wuling has announced the commencement of its local assembly program (CKD) for the TQ Wuling Bingo EV in Malaysia.

This compact electric hatchback will be assembled at the factory owned by Tan Chong Group, located in Segambut.

This collaboration combines global EV expertise from SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) with Tan Chong Group’s extensive experience in local manufacturing to ensure international quality tailored specifically for the Malaysian market.

According to Wan Wei Sun, the CEO of TQ Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, “The start of local assembly for the TQ Wuling Bingo EV is not merely the launch of a model, but reflects our long-term investment and confidence in Malaysia as a key market and production hub.

“By integrating SGMW’s global EV capabilities with Tan Chong’s robust manufacturing heritage built over decades, we are fostering trust through quality, strengthening the local ecosystem, and laying the foundation for sustainable growth in the future.”

Specifications and details for the TQ Wuling Bingo EV can be found at THIS LINK.

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2026 Proton e.MAS 7 CKD officially launched – priced at RM99,800

Pro-Net has announced the arrival of the Proton e.MAS 7 electric SUV in a locally assembled (CKD) version, with a starting price of RM99,800 after rebates.

Several new features have been added to both variants of the e.MAS 7, detailed as follows:

Prime Variant:

  • Addition of an electric tailgate.

Premium Variant:

  • Upgraded Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which includes features such as Forward Collision Traffic Alert (FCTA), Active Lane Change Assistance (ALCA), and Evasive Maneuver Assist (EMA).

Pro-Net also announced an additional benefits package, which includes:

  • Power Home: A 7 kW wall charger (valued at RM1,500)
  • Power Plus: A Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) adapter (valued at RM500)
  • Power Online: 5 years of unlimited internet data (valued at RM1,800)
  • Power Thru: Unlimited vehicle warranty for 6 years and an 8-year/160,000 km warranty on the battery and high-voltage components
  • Power Exchange: Exclusive trade-in rebate for Proton owners (valued at RM5,000)