Perodua’s QV-E: A Science-Backed Nameplate

Perodua seems dead set on the three-letter name ‘QV-E’ - an abbreviation that likely holds deeper meaning.

In physics, E = QV represents the electric potential energy of a charge in an electric field, linking energy (E), charge (Q), and voltage (V). It’s a fitting reference for an EV, hinting that QV-E might be more than just a name - it could be a nod to the science behind electric mobility.

This hint at Perodua’s EV ambitions was first picked up by automotive site CarPlus, which discovered that the carmaker recently filed four trademark applications for QV-E. These filings cover both vehicle-related products (classification 12) and services and parts (classification 37), and they include both the name and a newly designed logo.

The strong push behind QV-E suggests Perodua has finally chosen its EV’s official name. This comes after an earlier round of trademark filings in June 2024, discovered by Funtasticko where three other names - Qve, Ace and Pacer - were submitted.

All six filings (each name under both classifications) faced hurdles. Only one, "Ace," was accepted, and even then, it was limited to classification 37. The other five received a provisional refusal, which usually points to potential conflicts with existing trademarks or concerns over uniqueness and formalities.

Unlike before, QV-E’s trademark application is still under what's known as formality validation. This is a process where the paperwork and legal details are reviewed before any deeper evaluation takes place. What’s different this time is that Perodua has also filed a logo alongside the name.

The logo shows a sleek silver design with blue highlights on the “Q” and “E” - a familiar EV visual cue, as blue often represents advanced tech and clean energy.

As for the car itself, based on what we saw at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025) and spyshots, it’s shaping up to be a sportier fastback SUV crossover. Positioned in the lower B-segment, the Perodua EV will likely compete with other compact electric crossovers like the Zeekr X and the upcoming MG S5 EV.

Its design borrows heavily from the sharp, futuristic lines of the earlier e-MO II concept, including slim LED lights, a sloped rear windscreen, and 18-inch wheels that add to its bold stance.

Under the hood - or rather, under the floor - will be a battery pack from CATL, a major EV battery supplier. What makes this different is Perodua’s plan to offer the battery through a Battery-as-a-Service (BAAS) leasing model, a first for Malaysia.

According to the company, the battery will provide up to 410 KM of driving range. Performance estimates are just as exciting: century sprint in under seven seconds, with a v.max of 165 KM/H.

Production is expected to kick off as early as Sept this year at a new dedicated facility. The plant will have a capacity of 500 units per month. Despite its features, the car is still expected to be priced below RM80,000 - an impressive target for an EV.

If everything goes as planned, Malaysians could see the QV-E hit the roads in its final form as soon as Q4 2025.