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Ferrari has finally done the unthinkable. After years of saying an electric Ferrari would never happen, the Italian marque has unveiled the Ferrari Luce, its first fully electric vehicle, its first five-seater, and one of the most controversial cars it has ever built. The reaction online has been brutal. Many Ferrari fans say it doesn’t look like a Ferrari, doesn’t sound like a Ferrari, and isn’t...

In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss the growing concerns surrounding EV insurance in Malaysia following the latest findings and industry insights shared by PIAM (General Insurance Association of Malaysia).Are EV insurance premiums really becoming more expensive? Are insurance companies worried about EV-related fires and battery damage? And are EVs actually more dangerous com...

Malaysia’s EV industry is facing major uncertainty again. In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss MITI’s latest CBU EV policy changes which could effectively wipe out imported EVs priced below RM300,000. This includes the entire BYD EV lineup and many mainstream EV models Malaysians can actually afford. We also break down the government’s repeated flip-flops on CBU and CKD EV po...

Auto China 2026 gave us a glimpse of where the automotive industry is heading next. From next-gen EVs and plug-in hybrids to wild new tech and smarter car platforms, China is moving incredibly fast. SoyaCincau.com’s Alex, Chapree and Duke were in Beijing for Auto China 2026 where they checked out the latest models from Geely, Zeekr, Omoda, Chery and more. The team also visited Hangzhou to explore...

Are cheap EVs really a bad idea? Following the MITI EV Policy issue, there’s growing criticism around affordable electric vehicles coming into Malaysia, from claims of hidden costs and poor resale value to concerns that the country could become a dumping ground for foreign brands. In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex break down these arguments and separate fact from perception. Is re...

Malaysia’s EV ambitions are under the spotlight after a week of policy uncertainty involving MITI and BYD. Reports of an 80% export condition and a RM200,000 minimum price for locally assembled EVs sparked backlash, with many accusing the government of protecting national brands. MITI has since clarified that the price floor is RM100K and that the policy does not target any specific brand. But the...

Amin shares his real-world Raya balik kampung EV road trip from KL to Segamat and it almost turned into a disaster. Despite having chargers and no queues, issues like poor connectivity, glitchy nozzles, slow activation and app problems created unexpected challenges. In this episode of Let’s Talk About, we break down what went wrong, why peak season demand exposes serious gaps, and what needs to ch...

Are electric vehicles finally going mainstream in Malaysia? In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss why Malaysians are still buying EVs despite no CBU tax incentives, new hybrid competition and questions about market maturity. Has the EV industry reached the mainstream stage, or are we still in the early adoption phase? We also share our observations during the Chinese New Year...

Malaysia’s EV adoption is rising rapidly, but so are complaints about EV charger hogging. From petrol cars blocking EV bays, to EV owners occupying charging spots without plugging in, and “pretend charging” just to secure free parking, the problem is becoming harder to ignore. As more Malaysians switch to EVs, charging etiquette and infrastructure readiness are being put to the test. Public EV cha...

In previous Let’s Talk About episodes, we highlighted the surge in EV registrations and the growing pressure on public chargers in Malaysia. From the lack of strategic fast-charging hubs along interstate routes to the ongoing challenges faced by high-rise residents, the gaps are becoming harder to ignore. At the same time, Perodua’s first EV concept, the QV-E, has seen a lukewarm response so far....

Malaysia’s EV adoption has seen tremendous growth last year with 44,813 units registered, but what happens next in 2026? In this episode of SoyaCincau Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex break down the state of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure as key incentives expire and existing challenges remain unaddressed. They discuss the uncertainty following the end of tax exemptions for imported...

Perodua’s first EV, the QV-E, has sparked one of the biggest debates of the year. Not because of the EV itself, but because the battery is not included. Instead, the Perodua QV-E comes with a battery-leasing model (Battery as a Service) that has left many Malaysians confused, divided and asking… what were they thinking? In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex break down everything you n...

"EVs have to queue up to charge"—is this true? Our recent video showing ICE cars queuing up to refuel sparked a lot of reactions—some positive, some not so much. This has opened up an important discussion about the myths versus the reality of owning and using an EV in Malaysia:•⁠ ⁠Do EVs really take a long time to charge?•⁠ ⁠Do you actually have to queue for a charger?•⁠ ⁠Is Malaysia’s EV infrastr...

After over a year of waiting, Malaysia is finally getting a second 5G network to compete with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) as part of the country's transition from Single Wholesale Network (SWN) to Dual 5G network model. MCMC made a huge surprise on 1st November 2024 by announcing U Mobile, the smallest player among the three major telcos, to implement Malaysia's second 5G network. Is U Mobile th...

Amin and Alex are not huge fans of Tesla due to questionable design choices such as the lack of an instrument cluster, signal stalks and physical controls, including the gear selector. However, they recently had the opportunity to test the Tesla Model 3 Performance on the track and on a long-distance road trip. Did the Tesla Model 3 Performance impressed us? Would we consider this EV? Is a Perform...

When Tesla entered the Malaysian market, it disrupted the EV industry with its sub-RM200,000 starting price. Suddenly, all other EVs on the market look overpriced. Less than a year later, we now have the BYD Seal, which offers even more performance at an even lower price. The BYD Seal Performance is also Malaysia's cheapest car to offer more than 500hp and it can get from 0-100km/h in just 3.8 sec...

Welcome to a brand new year, and this is our first Let's Talk About Episode for 2024. The biggest thing announced after the new year is PADU, the Central Database Hub, which aims to bring all data sources from various government agencies under one roof. Shortly after the launch of PADU, concerns were raised about the platform, which includes privacy, security and also how this data will be used. I...

When people talk about charging their electric vehicles, most people boast about the maximum DC charging power possible. The higher the kW number, the faster the battery gets topped up, or so logic dictates. But just because one car can hit a higher peak power figure than another doesn't mean it automatically wins out as there's something called the EV charging curve. In this episode of Le...

Apple has finally unveiled the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro which will be available in Malaysia on 29 September. Besides USB-C, Apple has made some significant upgrades for both cameras and processors. Meanwhile, the Pro gets a new Titanium design which is lighter and has thinner bezels than before. With a RM200 price increase, are the iPhone 15 and iPhone Pro worthy upgrades if you need a new flag...

We have been talking a lot about EVs on our channel and the recent episode about Tesla Model Y arriving in Malaysia has gotten a lot of passionate comments. Some remarked that the episode "misses the mark" and it was all about bashing Tesla. We appreciate the feedback and here's our response to the comments for the video.

After Tesla made its debut in Malaysia, BYD launched the Dolphin, a new RM100K EV which is set to disrupt the RM100-130K segment in the auto industry. Being a compact hatchback, this affordable EV ticks pretty much all the right boxes including the advanced safety tech as well as interior space. Is the BYD Dolphin the best entry-level EV in Malaysia? And should you get this over other RM100K vehic...

Tesla is officially launching in Malaysia. This will mark Tesla's third official market in South East Asia. Just days before the launch, they revealed the official pricing for the Tesla Model Y, which starts from an impressive RM199,000. While everyone is getting excited about a sub-RM200,000 EV with lots of performance, is Tesla's electric SUV as good as hyped? Amin and Alex discuss what&...

Kia has expanded its electrical lineup in Malaysia with the recent launch of the Kia Niro EV. This will be Kia's second all-electric release since the launch of the Kia EV6 last year. Overall, the Kia Niro EV does tick some of the boxes based on design, specs, and features, however, the price for it is quite a drawback. Is it overpriced? Is there a better EV choice within this price range? In...

During the WWDC 2023 event, Apple made a few announcements, but the biggest highlight was Apple's first-ever mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro. This headset is said to be the most advanced personal electronic device and it will be running on the world's first spatial operating system called visionOS. Since the announcement, there have been lots of hype about it, but the real question i...

When the Ora Good Cat was launched, it was known as the cheapest EV to get, but there's a new player in town, which is the Neta V. Priced at around RM100K, the Neta V is the cheapest EV in Malaysia. However, it lacks some crucial features that might make you think twice about getting one. In today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex share their first impression of the Neta V a...