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Tesla Malaysia has commissioned a new V4 Supercharger site at Pavilion Damansara Heights, adding four 250 kW DC bays to complement the mall’s existing six Destination Chargers. The network now totals 16 Supercharging stations (72 units) and 16 Destination Charging stations (73 units) nationwide. Further expansions are slated for Nexus Bangsar South, Queensbay Mall Penang and The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey by year-end. The company reiterated its 2026 commitment to open at least 30% of DC fast chargers to non-Tesla EVs under the BEV Global Leaders programme.

Charge+, Southeast Asia’s largest EV-CPO, has launched KL’s fastest 350 kW hyper-charging hub at KL Eco City Mall together with Xpeng and SP Setia. Open to all brands but offering Xpeng owners exclusive discounts, the five-bay site anchors the partners’ 20-location regional network and Charge+’s 5,000 km Singapore–Hanoi EV corridor.

Beijing Hyundai’s first ground-up EV, the compact EO Yi-ou, hit the market on 29 Oct with three trims priced RMB 119,800-149,800. Pixel-style lighting and active grille distinguish the 4615mm-long, 2750mm-wheelbase body. All versions get a 27-inch integrated display, cyber-eye HUD, suede/leather trim and dual 15W wireless chargers. Two power levels—160kW FWD and 233kW AWD—pair with 64.2/88.1kWh LFP batteries for 518-722km CLTC range and four-stage regen plus one-pedal mode.

Honda’s Super-One Prototype, unveiled at JMS 2025, is a kei-based A-segment EV hot hatch. Wide blistered fenders, air ducts and a Boost mode increase power while simulating 7-speed shifts and engine sound via Active Sound Control. The cabin features twin horizontal displays, triple gauges and bespoke sports seats with asymmetric blue trim. Series production starts in Japan in 2026, followed by the UK (as Super-N) and Asia-Oceania markets.

At JMS 2025 Honda unveiled the 0 α prototype, the entry-level third member of its 0 Series EV family. Sales start in 2027 in Japan and India, with global markets to follow. Built on the same “Thin, Light & Wise” ethos as the larger 0 Saloon/0 SUV, the α features a low yet roomy body, wide stance, one-piece front/rear screen lighting and Asimo OS plus Level 3 autonomy, forming part of seven 0 Series models due by 2030.