SHAH ALAM: TQ Wuling has introduced the all-electric Porta EV panel van designed to provide a practical, cost-efficient and lower-emission solution for daily commercial transport.
Available in 300km and 400km CLTC-rated variants, the Porta EV extends TQ Wuling's electric vehicle (EV) lineup and targets large fleet operators, multinational corporations, logistics providers, retailers, service businesses, and small and medium-sized businesses.
The 300km variant has an estimated price of RM99,800 while the 400km variant comes at RM105,800 in Peninsular Malaysia.
In East Malaysia, both variants cost RM6,000 more.
Its cargo compartment measures 2,830mm long, 1,680mm wide and 1,365mm high, allowing a spacious cargo area of 6.5 cubic metre.
The 300km has a payload of 1,165kg while the 400km gets a payload of 1,105kg.
The Porta EV also comes with two side sliding doors to make loading and unloading easy and convenient.
The rear comes with two side-hinged doors which enables loading of heavy items with a fork-lift.
It's 83% ultra-high-strength steel monocoque body promises a robust and rigid build.
Driving the Porta EV is a permanent magnet synchronous motor with 102PS and 180Nm of torque.
The 300km is equipped with a 41.9kWh lithium ferro phosphate battery and can be charged from 20% to 80% in 5.15 hours using AC charging, and from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes using DC fast charging.
For the 400km, it gets a 56.2kWh lithium ferro phosphate battery where AC charging takes 6.75 hours from 20% to 80%, and 20 minutes from 30% to 80% using DC charging.
The Wuling MAGIC EV battery comes with an IP68 rating against water and dust intrusion as well as heat impact.
Charging port for both variants is a CCS2 type.
Other standard equipment include dual front airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control, Hill Start Assist (HSA), Low Speed Pedestrian Alarm, Reverse camera and reverse sensors, and Anti-Theft immobiliser.
Other items include LED high and low beam headlights, dual power windows with auto anti-pinch for driver, 8-inch infotainment system, 3.5-inch TFT meter cluster, air-conditioning, electric power steering and 15-inch steel wheels.
Its scheduled servicing in every six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first, along with servicing costs of less than RM2,000 over five years gives a potential savings of over 65% compared with conventional diesel vans.
Warranty is five years/120,000km for the vehicle; five years/200,000km for the drive motor, EV battery and battery management system, and six years/300,000km for the EV battery cells.
As part of the Porta EV's launch, TQ Wuling is offering a promotional period package consisting of a free 7kW EV Wallbox Charger worth RM3,500, free 3-pin Portable EV Charger and free scheduled maintenance up to 60,000km or three years.
TQ Manufacturing Sdn Bhd head of business Wan Wei Sun said a commercial vehicle is ultimately a working asset for businesses.
"It needs to be capable, dependable and economical to operate day after day.
"That thinking has shaped the Porta EV. From its cargo capacity and payload to its charging capability and maintenance costs, we have focused on areas that matter most to business operators," he said.
