Perodua has launched its new ‘super app’ called the P-Circle; marking a significant step into the ‘Mobility as a Service’ (MaaS) landscape. The application is now available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, said the move aligns with the company’s future direction.
“This diversification into tech-based business is in line with our future direction and the auto industry’s future in terms of convergence with consumer preference towards connecting their vehicles, and even homes with the internet,” he said.
The app integrates a wide range of functions, headlined by two major features: P-Duit, an in-app e-wallet for payments, and P-Charge, a service for locating and paying for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
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Other key features available within the P-Circle ecosystem include the P-Marketplace for lifestyle offers, PAC Home for booking service appointments, P-Reward for loyalty benefits, and a P-Calendar to manage vehicle-related dates.
Through the P-Marketplace, customers can order genuine spare parts and accessories directly from the app. Available items include cabin air filters, sunshades, and windshield wipers. Additionally, users can purchase service packages which bundle essentials like engine oil, oil filters, fuel injector cleaner, and windshield washer fluid.
All payments are processed through the app’s P-Duit e-wallet, and the purchased items are delivered directly to the customer’s address. The P-Entertainment segment functions as an Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming service, offering a curated selection of local content for customers to enjoy.
The app is ready for Perodua’s first EV with the P-Vehicle module. This feature will only be available after the EV’s launch and will allow users to remotely control functions like starting the car, managing the air-conditioning, and locking or unlocking the doors through the app.
The app also extends into the smart home and social spaces. P-Home is a virtual smart home app accessible via phone and smartwatch, which is complemented by P-Guardian, a surveillance feature that works with the P-Charge camera to let users monitor their home. The platform also includes P-Map, Perodua’s own navigation system, and a check-in feature that allows users to share their location on social media accounts.
According to Perodua, the P-Chat feature is a community forum where customers can hold discussions, receive guidance, and share tips about their vehicles.
For RM950, Perodua is also offering a smart watch that doubles as a digital key for the owner’s vehicle. In addition to this function, the device includes a full suite of health monitoring features, such as a step counter and a blood oxygen sensor.
Perodua also unveiled its P-Charge Mobile, a portable EV charger concept. While official specifications were not revealed, the manufacturer’s plaque on the displayed unit revealed a battery capacity of 184 kWh and can support DC charging at 60 kW.
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