It’s exciting times in the automotive industry as Perodua has announced the inception of manufacturing its QV-E battery-electric compact crossover in December 2025. Although the rest of the world might be unaware, Perodua is a force to be reckoned with in the Asian market as it is Malaysia’s most prominent manufacturer. The sole question mark is that it does not have an extensive pedigree in EV production, but only time will tell how impactful the new car will be.
Introducing Perodua’s QV-E battery-electric vehicle, launched in December
Perodua is a company that primarily produces internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and has become renowned for that. However, as of late, the Malaysian corporation made the bold decision to step into EV production after announcing its first entirely homegrown battery electric vehicle (BEV), the QV-E. Many of Perodua’s customers were left excited at the possibility of the corporation actively competing in the EV market and producing vehicles that are of excellent quality, like the ICE ones. However, another portion of people were left wondering what exactly to expect from Perodua’s upcoming vehicle, which is new territory for them and for the people in general.
The QV-E battery-electric vehicle: Assessing what the car means in the grand scheme of things
Perodua’s QV-E is a massive achievement not only for the Malaysian-based company itself but for the country as a whole. It is the first-ever battery vehicle developed in Malaysia, which separates it from other EVs in the country that have been designed with assistance from external nations. Its production and assembly process was completed at Perodua’s Smart Mobility Plant. It is not much of a surprise that the car has full government backing, as it is recognized as an integral part of the country’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which aims to unite various agencies and ministries to strengthen Malaysia’s EV market. The car was officially unveiled in Kuala Lumpur in December 2025, immediately sparking conversations and excitement in the car industry.
To customers, the QV-E is just an experiment from Perodua, which is not guaranteed to succeed, but for Malaysia, it is a flag-bearing car expected to represent the country in the EV market.
Reviewing the specific features of the QV-E battery-electric vehicle
The features of a car could make or break it as a whole, considering how saturated the car industry is in the current landscape. Perodua is fully aware of this, hence it paid great attention to every detail of the car. The car has an electric motor capable of generating an estimated 201 horsepower (150 Kw) and 285 Nm of torque. Simply put, this allows it to have high acceleration and can travel from 0-100km/h within a space of 7.5 seconds. Additionally, it has a 52.5 kWh LFP battery that produces a 445 km range on the NEDC cycle. As such, it is a good option that guarantees customers good value for their money. The QV-E also has up to 60 Kw DC fast charging, meaning the battery goes from 30% to 80% within half an hour.
An in-depth analysis of the battery found in the QV-E battery-electric vehicle
Perodua introduced a Battery-as-a-Service (Baas) model alongside the QV-E, and interestingly, the battery pack is sold separately from the car. Its body-only price begins at RM80,000 without the inclusion of insurance and battery ownership. Importantly, this unique strategy is Perodua’s attempt to solve the issue of battery deterioration and EV ownership costs by offering a lifelong battery warranty. As such, people who may not have considered buying an EV might now reconsider following the QV-E’s customer-friendly and affordable pricing similar to Renault’s upcoming vehicle.
Perodua deserves great credit because, after effectively taking over ICE vehicle production, it had no intention of slowing down but pursued an ambitious EV project. The Malaysian corporation would wish to generate significant profits from the vehicle. Still, its bigger objective is to start a local EV industry where companies develop homegrown cars that are government-supported. The QV-E is a car that the automotive industry should keep its eyes on, as it might set a new precedent in EV production.
