The Malay Car Importers and Merchants Affiliation of Malaysia (Pekema) has introduced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Dongfeng Motor. This can see the launch of Dongfeng’s first right-hand drive new power car (NEV) in Malaysia someday in the course of subsequent 12 months.

The mannequin in query is the Nammi 01 (also referred to as the S31), which is a compact electrical car (EV) that not too long ago made its debut in China. Malaysia would be the first RHD marketplace for the Nammi 01, which will even be a CKD mannequin as localisation is within the pipeline.

The EV is constructed on Dongfeng’s Quantum Structure No. 3 and contains a single electrical motor with a most output of 163 PS (161 hp or 120 kW) – some Chinese language media retailers declare 95 PS (94 hp or 70 kw), with energy provided by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an power density of 157 Wh per kg. The Nammi 01 is alleged to have the ability to be acquire 200 km of vary with simply eight minutes of charging.

Information from China’s ministry of business and knowledge know-how (MIIT) reveal the five-seat Nammi 01 to measure 4,030 mm lengthy, 1,810 mm large and 1,570 mm tall with a wheelbase of two,660 mm. Photographs from MIIT additionally present a spread of wheel designs, and reviews from China state the Nammi 01 will likely be accessible with superior driver help methods (ADAS) for as much as Stage 2 semi-autonomous driving.

“Pekema’s collaboration with DFMIEC (Dongfeng Motor Trade Imp. & Exp. Co.) is a major step in our mission to usher in a extra environmentally pleasant period of mobility in Malaysia. The EV panorama in Malaysia is in a exceptional progress atmosphere, and this collaboration locations us on the forefront of change. It’s a historic occasion in reshaping the way forward for transportation in our beloved nation,” mentioned deputy president cum appearing president of Pekema, Datuk Hj Mohamed Nazari Bin Noordin.

“DFMC’s (Dongfeng Motor Company) spectacular observe document and wealth of expertise within the automotive business are vital belongings for this enterprise. Famend for his or her numerous automotive manufacturing, together with electrical autos, they’re keen to use their experience in Malaysia and faucet into the nation’s promising electrical automotive market. In keeping with DFMC’s world growth, Malaysia gives vital untapped potential for right-hand-drive EVs,” added Nazari.

“This collaboration additionally enhances Pekema’s position in selling varied car manufacturers and merchandise, in addition to establishing a complete after-sales service community. The 2 events will provoke joint investments within the manufacturing and meeting of electrical car elements, whereas in search of particular incentives from the federal government. This collaboration additionally marks a major shift in Pekema’s enterprise mannequin, because the affiliation pivots from conventional imports to the electrical mobility revolution,” learn the discharge.

“At the moment, we collect right here in Malaysia as the primary cease for RHD mannequin cooperation. That is our well-thought-out choice within the context of Malaysian authorities’s nice help to NEVs and honest cooperative willingness of our companion,” commented Zhao Xiaojie, normal supervisor of DFMIEC’s passenger car abroad advertising and marketing division, who added DFMIEC will prioritise native manufacturing in Malaysia to carry extra EV merchandise to ASEAN nations.

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