Perodua QV-E: Game Changer or Risky Move?

Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my

03-Dec-25 20:00

Perodua QV-E: Game Changer or Risky Move?

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After a long wait, Perodua's first EV has finally been revealed to everyone. The QV-E is a sporty-looking B-segment SUV priced at RM80,000. But with a unique Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model - which effectively increases the total cost if financed - does Perodua put the car in a tricky spot, especially considering the competition out there? Daniel Fernandez from dsf.my shares his thoughts on this, as well as his other observations from his visit to the Guangzhou Auto Show recently.

In the second segment, we discuss whether EVs are more prone to catching fire, especially considering the various electrical components in these cars.

In the third segment, Daniel talks about his experience seeing the super luxury sedan from JAC, the Maestro S800, in person.

Photo credit: dsf.my

Produced by: Haniff Baharudin

Presented by: Richard Bradbury, Haniff Baharudin

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Categories: Cars/Motoring

Tags: Perodua QV-E, BaaS, Battery-as-a-Service, JAC Maestro S800, EV fires, Lynk & Co 10, IM Motor L6, ev, iCaur V23,

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