From the popularity of Chinese brands in Singapore to cybersecurity concerns in Malaysia, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
Aggressive pricing, shrewd tax engineering and a trusted local partner have propelled China’s BYD to a commanding position in Sri Lanka’s electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid market, disrupting a sector long constrained by import restrictions and setting the stage for dramatic expansion.
Tesla, faced with a shrinking market share in mainland China, plans to follow the lead of its local rivals by rolling out larger and longer-range variants of its Shanghai-made vehicles to entice consumers.
Singaporean financial adviser Winnie Koh faced a dilemma when selecting her family’s next car – she appreciated the value for money offered by Chinese EV brands, but still had lingering concerns about their quality.
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor has announced the latest phase in its global push by launching an electric midsize sedan that offers similar features to Tesla’s Model 3 at less than half the price. The Hangzhou-based EV builder said the B01, priced from 89,800 yuan (US$12,542) in mainland China, would target markets around the world as it pursued new growth engines amid cutthroat competition at home.
