136 - So many EVs, not enough chargers. End of #NoQueue?

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of EV charging infrastructure in Malaysia and the response to Perodua's QV-E concept.

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. Factors such as its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, positioning, and pricing have raised plenty of questions among viewers.In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex respond directly to comments from the last two episodes, share their latest thoughts on Perodua QV-E after ending the year with just 38 registrations, Malaysia’s EV charging landscape, discuss what the future holds for the #NoQueue narrative and the rise of more affordable PHEVs.

People in this episode

Hosts: Amin, Alex

Topics covered

• EV registrations
• public chargers
• Perodua QV-E
• Battery-as-a-Service
• charging landscape
• PHEVs
• interstate routes

Keywords

• EVs
• chargers
• Perodua
• QV-E
• Battery-as-a-Service
• Malaysia
• PHEVs
• NoQueue

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Perodua

Products: QV-E

Places: Malaysia

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