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Tesla Malaysia Energises Pavilion Damansara Heights with 4-Cab V4 Superchargers
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+ Opens KL’s Fastest 350 kW Hub with Xpeng at KL Eco City
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.
Indonesia Auto Parts Sector Remains Sluggish; EV Uptick Hinges on End of Import Incentives
Despite October’s broader manufacturing expansion, Indonesia’s component sector is yet to recover, GIAMM reports. Four-wheel OEM orders fell ~10% and two-wheel/export demand is flat; 70% of sales remain domestic, 30% export, with aftermarket fast-moving parts the only buffer. Local suppliers await the end of EV import incentives to compete for electrification opportunities.
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2025 Zeekr X Facelift Launches from RMB 145,800 with Trade-in Bonus
On 5 Nov 2025, Zeekr launched the facelifted Zeekr X compact electric SUV in three trims. MSRP ranges from RMB 155,800 to 175,800, but a trade-in incentive cuts the price to RMB 145,800-165,800 until 31 Dec. The 2,750-mm-wheelbase model retains its minimalist design, adds six new colors and features a 14.6-inch sliding center screen, 50 W wireless phone charging and a 5.7-liter central refrigerator. Early orders receive up to RMB 34,000 in limited-time benefits.
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Changan CS55PLUS PHEV Zhiyue Launches at CNY 112,900 with Tianshu Vision ADAS
Changan’s facelifted CS55PLUS PHEV 125 km Zhiyue debuted on Jan 4, priced CNY 112,900. The compact SUV adopts the “Horizon” design language, measures 4550×1868×1675 mm on a 2656 mm wheelbase and rides on 225/55 R19 tyres. Tianshu Vision ADAS bundles L2+ functions—ALC, UDLC, LDC, remote parking—via five HD cameras. A Ne 1.5 L dedicated hybrid engine (70 kW/125 N·m) pairs with a 158 kW/330 N·m PMSM motor and 18.4 kWh LFP battery for 125 km CLTC electric range.
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Nissan N6 to Start Pre-sales on Nov 13, First PHEV Sedan Under Dongfeng Nissan’s Tianyan Architecture
The Nissan N6, a new mid-size sedan, will open pre-sales on November 13 and launch within Q4. As the first plug-in hybrid under Dongfeng Nissan’s Tianyan architecture, it adopts a minimalist design with full-width light strip, closed grille, flush door handles and ducktail spoiler, targeting tech-savvy young buyers.