Higer Ace E1 EV van launched in Malaysia – 70 kWh battery with 300 km range according to NEDC; from RM268,888

The Higer Ace E1 electric van has been launched in Malaysia as a passenger or cargo van with prices starting from RM268,888. Both types use the same body length, 5,380 mm long, 1,880 mm wide and 2,335 mm high with a wheelbase of 3,110 mm. As shown here, the Higer Ace E1 is configured as a 15-seater passenger car.

Power for the Ace E1 comes from a 70 kWh lithium-ion battery made by CATL and is said to provide a range of up to 300 km according to NEDC’s test protocol.

This passenger car uses AC charging via Type 2 connection, as well as DC fast charging via CCS2 connection; with a second power at 60 kW, the Ace E1 electric van can be fully charged in 75 minutes. No claimed performance figures have been provided for the Higer Ace E1 electric truck.

The trunk for the Higer Ace E1 electric car is a set of 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 215/75 tires, while the interior includes an 8-inch LCD screen running Android with DVD player, reversing camera, etc.

Distributed by Go Auto subsidiary GVT, the Higer Ace E1 electric van is sold with a 5-year, 150,000 km manufacturer warranty, along with a 5-year, 200,000 km battery warranty.

GVT revealed that trucks from Higer as well as another Chinese commercial vehicle brand under its distribution network, Yutong has supplied vehicles to government agencies in Malaysia including Ministry of Defense, Mara, Rela and UHTM.

In addition to diesel-powered commercial vehicles, GVT has also delivered electric buses to Tenaga Nasional Berhad. Currently, GVT has 88 aftermarket locations in its network across Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak.