Perodua EV Final Prototype Previewed – Q4 2025 Launch, Under RM80K

Perodua has again previewed the last prototype version of its first EV model ahead of its Q4 2025 debut.

Perhaps the most anticipated metal showcased at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025) is the latest version of Perodua’s first EV model. Unlike the two previous Electric Motion Online (e-MO) prototypes, this latest EV prototype seems to sport a larger fastback crossover bodystyle, albeit in a half-cut form to showcase its electrical gizmos.

We’ll start with the design change; the new Perodua EV seems to adopt a sportier fastback SUV crossover bodystyle, with Perodua President & CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad describing the dimensions to be somewhat in the lower B-segment category. The change theoretically puts it in the same category as other small EV crossovers like the Zeekr X, the upcoming MG S5 EV, and many more.

Besides the slight jacked-up look, this unnamed prototype still retains the same sharp design language as we saw on the e-MO II, with key highlights including the slim LED headlights and taillights, rakish rear windscreen, 18-inch wheels, and many more.

As for the powertrain and battery details, Perodua has again confirmed that this unnamed EV will use a CATL-sourced battery pack that will be offered via a Battery-as-a-Service (BAAS) leasing programme—a first of its kind here in Malaysia. Specs-wise, P2 claims the CATL pack is good for up to 410 km of EV range, while the performance target is a 0-100 km/h sprint time of between six and seven seconds and a V-max of 165 km/h.

Granted, this figure is enough to make it the most powerful Perodua model to date, and Datuk Seri Zainal even confirms that this EV will have decent, ‘ICE car-like’ driving dynamics to match both its performance figures and sporty looks.

Perodua President & CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad (left)

Back to the BAAS battery leasing scheme, Perodua’s aim with this scheme is to curb the poor EV resale value issue, where its price depreciation mostly stems from the battery degradation concerns. As the car’s battery is only leased, EV owners won’t need to worry about the battery condition affecting the resale value of their cars. Not to mention, Datuk Seri Zainal even claimed that the battery replacement work can be done in just 30 minutes at any P2 service centres nationwide.

Apart from the leasing scheme, customers can also outright purchase the car with the battery, where it will come with a standard warranty of eight years.

While Perodua can externally source the battery pack for its first EV, the national automaker insisted that they have put a lot of effort into localising the development and production of this EV. As of now, P2 has talked and discussed with over 40 local vendors in helping to locally produce all the necessary parts for its EV model, including all the key integral EV parts like the electric motor and control unit.

As for its production, Perodua has confirmed its previous plan of assembling its EV model in a dedicated production facility with a 500-unit monthly capacity, with pre-production set to commence as early as September this year. Price-wise, the P2 boss says that they’re still on track with the sub-RM80,000 price mark for this EV model, and Malaysians can expect to see the EV in its true flesh as early as Q4 2025.

Those who are keen to learn more about Perodua’s latest EV concept can check out the working final prototype at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2025, happening at MAEPS Serdang from May 9 to 15, 2025.