Welcome to what has bought to be the largest 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 automobile,” forward of the manufacturing model’s launch someday earlier than the top of subsequent yr.
Not like final yr’s eMO scale mannequin, it is a full-size present automotive – albeit one nonetheless made out of fibreglass – that reveals 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 gentle bar underlining an illuminated Perodua emblem. There’s additionally a deep chin spoiler with ‘eMO-II’ embossed on it.
Shifting to the facet, one can see the dynamic design afforded by the wraparound windscreen design, heavily-raked rear windscreen and thick C-pillars. Aspect-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 automotive might be the sportiest angle, with a scalloped tailgate, a sizeable roof spoiler and an enormous rear diffuser with a central fog gentle. 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 automotive 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 embrace a zero-to-100 km/h dash time of between six and 7 seconds, in addition to a variety of between 400 to 410 km from a CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Perodua says it is going to 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 growth, provided that neither Daihatsu nor Toyota at present have a full electrical mannequin at this measurement and value. 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 it will likely be smaller than that automotive, taking part in within the decrease reaches of the B-segment. Perodua is aiming for the automotive to be the most affordable EV in Malaysia, with the hope that the value 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 amenities at Perodua service centres, with the view of aiding prospects’ transition to full EVs.
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