The cheapest electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia right now, the Neta V has garnered 100 bookings during the Malaysia Autoshow 2023 alone. Making its Malaysian debut at the Autoshow, the Neta V is priced at RM99,800, but was offered with a RM10,000 cash rebate for those who placed their bookings during the Autoshow.
The Neta V is a fully electric car by Hozon New Energy Automobile, a Chinese EV company backed by Chinese battery giant CATL. In Malaysia, the Neta brand is officially distributed by Intro Synergy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of GoAuto Group.
As a budget EV, the Neta doesn’t boast high performance figures. It is a powered by a single front-mounted electric motor that makes 70 kW (95 hp) and 150 Nm. No 0-100km/h times are listed, but the Neta does 0 to 50 km/h in 3.9 seconds, onward to a top speed of 120 km/h.
As for battery and range, the Neta V houses a small 38.5-kWh battery pack which provides 380 km of range (NEDC). Charging can be done at a maximum rate of 6.6 kW with AC charging and 100 kW with DC charging. 6.6-kW AC charging fully charges the car in roughly 8 hours while 100-kW DC charging charges the car from 30% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes.
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GoAuto Group Chief Strategy Officer, Mohd Norazli Mohd Salleh said, “We are pleased to have reached our milestone of 100 bookings during the Malaysia Autoshow 2023. We are grateful to Puan Muhaya Salleh, for being our hundredth customer, and we look forward to delivering her NETA V soon.”
To celebrate this exciting moment, NETA presented Muhaya Salleh, who is the 100th customer, with a NETA V Diecast model to symbolize the hundredth booking.
Muhaya Salleh said, “I have been on the lookout for an electric vehicle that is both eco-friendly and stylish, as a special gift to my daughter. I fell in love with the vehicle’s sleek, modern look, as well as its warranty offers. We are excited to be part of this milestone.”
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