The Best of Both Worlds: Why PHEVs Make Perfect Sense for Malaysian Drivers

The Best of Both Worlds: Why PHEVs Make Perfect Sense for Malaysian Drivers

While most of the hype on Malaysian roads today goes to electric cars, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or PHEVs have attracted much less fanfare. However, putting aside the novelty of electric cars in Malaysia’s market, and you’ll discover that PHEVs are seriously underrated and are fast rising in popularity for good reason. 

With charging infrastructure growing by leaps and bounds in the country, and increasing environmental awareness among Malaysians, PHEVs and hybrids are a growing trend that won’t soon lose momentum. Let’s dig further to see why PHEVs make perfect sense for today’s drivers. 

The Perfect Compromise (Without Really Compromising)

Can’t decide between two great options? Well, with a PHEV, you don't have to. These cars combine the best of both electric and petrol-powered cars, giving you flexibility that pure electric or traditional ICE cars just can't match.

Think about it: you get to drive on pure electric power for most of your daily commutes (which varies    depending on the model), but you never have to worry about range anxiety on those longer road trips. JAECOO’s PHEV version of the J7, a new premium off road SUV recently made headlines when it drove 1,300km on just one tank of petrol and a single charge. With no stops! The impressive premium off-road performance of JAECOO’s J7 PHEV exceeded expectations and certainly erases any doubts about its capabilities.   

A Seamless Fit

PHEVs fit seamlessly into your current lifestyle, requiring little to no adjustment whatsoever. Picture this: During the week, you're cruising to work on pure electric power, spending next to nothing on petrol. Meanwhile, your neighbour with the regular ICE car has to rush to the petrol station before work because he forgot to fill up last night. 

Then the weekend rolls around, and you decide to take an impromptu road trip. While your friend with the pure electric car is plotting their route around charging stations, you just hop in and go. Tank running low? Fill up in 5 minutes and you're back on the road.

For the “What If” People

We all have those “what if” moments:

• What if I need to make an emergency trip?
• What if I can't find a charging station?
• What if the power goes out?
• What if I move somewhere without easy charging access?

If this is you, these worries just disappear with a PHEV. 

The Tech is Actually Pretty Cool

Modern PHEVs are packed with smart features that make driving more fun and efficient. They'll automatically switch between electric and hybrid modes to maximize efficiency, and even can optimize power usage based on your route. JAECOO’s premium off-road performance on the J7 PHEV is powered by one such feature called the Super Hybrid System (SHS) which maintains maximum efficiency at all times.

If you're weighing the switch to a more eco-friendly vehicle but have doubts about going full electric, a PHEV could be the sweet spot. You get the environmental benefits and cost savings of an electric car with the peace-of-mind of a traditional car when you need it.

Plus, you get to be that person who smugly drives past petrol stations for weeks at a time, only stopping in when you're heading out to balik kampung. And let's be honest, that feeling alone is worth considering a PHEV!

Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of the J7 PHEV launch from JAECOO, the brand elevating premium off-road SUV experiences in Malaysia. Register your interest with us now.