Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicles: The Best Option For Penang
By Hajar Ariff, Ong Siou Woon
April 2025 FEATURE
THE GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift, with electric vehicles (EVs) rapidly gaining traction. One evident phenomenon is the genesis of a merger discussion between long-time Japanese automakers due to investment in electrification (which ended at the beginning of February 2025) and powerful newcomers in EVs, like Tesla and BYD. While four-wheeled EVs often dominate the conversation, the potential of two-wheeled electric vehicles (2WEVs), particularly e-motorcycles, presents a compelling solution, especially in densely populated urban environments.The Evolving EV...
Hajar Ariff
graduated from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Industrial Statistics. She is an introvert who lends her time to activism whenever the need calls.
Ong Siou Woon
is the Chief Operating Officer of Penang Institute. This YSEALI alumnus was trained in urban planning and she finds learning about nature and food a never-ending journey.
