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Ferrari has finally done the unthinkable. After years of saying an electric Ferrari would never happen, the Italian marque has unveiled the Ferrari Luce, its first fully electric vehicle, its first five-seater, and one of the most controversial cars it has ever built.The reaction online has been brutal. Many Ferrari fans say it doesn’t look like a Ferrari, doesn’t sound like a Ferrari, and isn’t…
In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss the growing concerns surrounding EV insurance in Malaysia following the latest findings and industry insights shared by PIAM (General Insurance Association of Malaysia).Are EV insurance premiums really becoming more expensive? Are insurance companies worried about EV-related fires and battery damage? And are EVs actually more dangerous…
Malaysia’s EV industry is facing major uncertainty again. In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss MITI’s latest CBU EV policy changes which could effectively wipe out imported EVs priced below RM300,000. This includes the entire BYD EV lineup and many mainstream EV models Malaysians can actually afford.We also break down the government’s repeated flip-flops on CBU and CKD EV…
Auto China 2026 gave us a glimpse of where the automotive industry is heading next. From next-gen EVs and plug-in hybrids to wild new tech and smarter car platforms, China is moving incredibly fast.SoyaCincau.com’s Alex, Chapree and Duke were in Beijing for Auto China 2026 where they checked out the latest models from Geely, Zeekr, Omoda, Chery and more. The team also visited Hangzhou to explore…
Are cheap EVs really a bad idea? Following the MITI EV Policy issue, there’s growing criticism around affordable electric vehicles coming into Malaysia, from claims of hidden costs and poor resale value to concerns that the country could become a dumping ground for foreign brands.In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex break down these arguments and separate fact from perception. Is…
Malaysia’s EV ambitions are under the spotlight after a week of policy uncertainty involving MITI and BYD. Reports of an 80% export condition and a RM200,000 minimum price for locally assembled EVs sparked backlash, with many accusing the government of protecting national brands.MITI has since clarified that the price floor is RM100K and that the policy does not target any specific brand. But the…
Amin shares his real-world Raya balik kampung EV road trip from KL to Segamat and it almost turned into a disaster. Despite having chargers and no queues, issues like poor connectivity, glitchy nozzles, slow activation and app problems created unexpected challenges.In this episode of Let’s Talk About, we break down what went wrong, why peak season demand exposes serious gaps, and what needs to…
Are electric vehicles finally going mainstream in Malaysia?In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss why Malaysians are still buying EVs despite no CBU tax incentives, new hybrid competition and questions about market maturity. Has the EV industry reached the mainstream stage, or are we still in the early adoption phase?We also share our observations during the Chinese New Year…
Malaysia’s EV adoption is rising rapidly, but so are complaints about EV charger hogging.From petrol cars blocking EV bays, to EV owners occupying charging spots without plugging in, and “pretend charging” just to secure free parking, the problem is becoming harder to ignore.As more Malaysians switch to EVs, charging etiquette and infrastructure readiness are being put to the test. Public EV…
In previous Let’s Talk About episodes, we highlighted the surge in EV registrations and the growing pressure on public chargers in Malaysia. From the lack of strategic fast-charging hubs along interstate routes to the ongoing challenges faced by high-rise residents, the gaps are becoming harder to ignore.At the same time, Perodua’s first EV concept, the QV-E, has seen a lukewarm response so far.…
