When people talk about charging their electric vehicles, most people boast about the maximum DC charging power possible. The higher the kW number, the faster the battery gets topped up, or so logic dictates. But just because one car can hit a higher peak power figure than another doesn't mean it automatically wins out as there's something called the EV charging curve. In this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss EV battery voltage (800V vs 400V) and how that affects the charging curve that ultimately determines how soon you can unplug your car and drive off.
Apple has finally unveiled the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro which will be available in Malaysia on 29 September. Besides USB-C, Apple has made some significant upgrades for both cameras and processors. Meanwhile, the Pro gets a new Titanium design which is lighter and has thinner bezels than before. With a RM200 price increase, are the iPhone 15 and iPhone Pro worthy upgrades if you need a new flagship smartphone? Amin and Alex discuss in this episode of Let’s Talk About.
We have been talking a lot about EVs on our channel and the recent episode about Tesla Model Y arriving in Malaysia has gotten a lot of passionate comments. Some remarked that the episode "misses the mark" and it was all about bashing Tesla. We appreciate the feedback and here's our response to the comments for the video.
After Tesla made its debut in Malaysia, BYD launched the Dolphin, a new RM100K EV which is set to disrupt the RM100-130K segment in the auto industry. Being a compact hatchback, this affordable EV ticks pretty much all the right boxes including the advanced safety tech as well as interior space. Is the BYD Dolphin the best entry-level EV in Malaysia? And should you get this over other RM100K vehicles like the Honda WR-V, City Hatchback or the Proton X50? Amin and Alex discuss on this episode of Let's Talk About.
Tesla is officially launching in Malaysia. This will mark Tesla's third official market in South East Asia. Just days before the launch, they revealed the official pricing for the Tesla Model Y, which starts from an impressive RM199,000. While everyone is getting excited about a sub-RM200,000 EV with lots of performance, is Tesla's electric SUV as good as hyped? Amin and Alex discuss what's good and not so great about the Tesla Model Y.
Kia has expanded its electrical lineup in Malaysia with the recent launch of the Kia Niro EV. This will be Kia's second all-electric release since the launch of the Kia EV6 last year. Overall, the Kia Niro EV does tick some of the boxes based on design, specs, and features, however, the price for it is quite a drawback. Is it overpriced? Is there a better EV choice within this price range? In today's episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin share their thoughts on the Kia Niro EV, especially, if they agree that this EV is overpriced.
During the WWDC 2023 event, Apple made a few announcements, but the biggest highlight was Apple's first-ever mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro. This headset is said to be the most advanced personal electronic device and it will be running on the world's first spatial operating system called visionOS. Since the announcement, there have been lots of hype about it, but the real question is, is it all that great? Or is it just another VR headset with an Apple tax? In today's episode of Let's Talk About, Alex tries to convince Amin about the Vision Pro and whether this device is a game changer for AR and VR.
When the Ora Good Cat was launched, it was known as the cheapest EV to get, but there's a new player in town, which is the Neta V. Priced at around RM100K, the Neta V is the cheapest EV in Malaysia. However, it lacks some crucial features that might make you think twice about getting one. In today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex share their first impression of the Neta V and what cars you might consider getting under RM100K.
Proton has finally launched the all-new Proton X90, marking the company's first foray into the three-row SUV market. When the price of the X90 was announced, many Malaysians complained about it as it was considered overpriced. So, in today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex dig deep to find out if the Proton X90 is overpriced by breaking it down from the features and comparing it with its competitors.
This video is brought to you by H3C. Every day, more and more businesses are transitioning sections of their operations to a digital model. You might have noticed that the store you frequent now accepts cashless payments or your favourite restaurant now has an online menu and ordering system. However, many SMEs and small Mom-and-pop stores might be reluctant to digitalise their business as the idea of it can sound intimidating. But is the process of digitising your business as complicated as some make it out to be? Well, we talk to Rockies Ma, the General Manager of H3C Malaysia, a company that prides itself on being an industry leader in providing digital solutions and infrastructure, about the process of moving your business to a digital platform.
Touch n' Go is known as the sole contactless payment option for highway tolls and public transport in Malaysia. It has been a huge frustration point for the public from the lack of new Enhanced TNG cards, to the slow process of getting refunds and issues surrounding TNG RFID. Recently, the Prime Minister was asked about Touch n' Go's monopoly during an open dialogue. He promised to look into it as Touch 'n Go has been around for decades but there's not been significant progress in their system. In the past week, both Transport and Works Ministers announced that credit and debit card payments for public transport and highway tolls will be accepted soon. The dismantling of Touch 'n Go's monopoly is good news for consumers but it also raises big questions that have yet to be answered. Why are people so frustrated with Touch n' Go? Will credit and debit cards make things easier or will they create more problems? Why is Malaysia taking so long to implement MLFF for tolls? Amin and Alex discuss the issues on this episode of Let's Talk About.
A while back, a Kuching businessman lost RM1 million from his bank account after answering a phone call. However, the funds were recovered after a report was made to the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC), but the biggest mystery is how did it happen in the first place? Is it possible to transfer RM1 million despite the daily limits set by banks? Is it possible to transfer funds without OTP? Why were the funds transferred to Celcom?
On this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin will be talking about the latest HOT news for the week! The topics for this episode include the locally-assembled Mercedes-Benz EQS 500, JPJ will no longer need drivers to carry around their physical driver’s license or road tax, Shopee’s new personal loan feature called SLoan, and International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul teased more EV-related incentives to be announced soon?
On the latest episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex will be talking about 5 top topics that happened in the past week. This includes the recent launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Poco X5 series in Malaysia, as well as the all-new Perodua Axia 2023 which could set a new benchmark for entry-level cars. Grab has also launched a new feature called Quiet Ride and the government has revealed a master plan to turn Subang Airport into a Premium City Airport.
One of the many benefits of owning an EV is the low maintenance cost, as there's not much to service, like the engine oil. However, if you were to find yourself involved in an EV emergency, there are some things that you should be aware of and also be prepared to fork out a certain amount if you need to replace an EV tyre.
On today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex share some advice on EV emergencies from Alex's recent experience with his Kia EV6.
Recently, there's a growing hype for EVs in Malaysia, which means many people are getting curious about what to know when getting into EVs.
On today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex answer some of the many common questions about EVs.
In one of our previous episodes a while back, we talked about the poor state of EV charging infrastructure in Malaysia based on our experience reviewing the Hyundai Kona e-Max.
Well, fast forward to now, it seems like there have been improvements to the charging infrastructure, especially with this new company called Gentari.
Now, despite there being improvements over the months, can we say that Malaysia is ready for EV adoption? And who is Gentari?
Just after GE15, there was a handful of racially charged content circulating on social media, especially on TikTok relating to a specific date which was, May 13th.
However, earlier in October, it was reported that TikTok will not allow political advertising on their platform, so why were some of those videos being promoted as sponsored content on TikTok?
Just last week, RapidKL announced an immediate weeklong closure of 16 stations on the Kelana Jaya Line from 9th to 15th November, which made that one of the most severe outages.
The thing is, it's not the first time the LRT lines suffered disruption this year, which clearly shows that there's a major problem with Malaysia's LRT.
So the question is, what will RapidKL do to prevent this from happening again?
With the latest 5G development in Malaysia, there are now 5 major telcos that have signed the Share Subscription Agreements (SSA) with DNB. However, Maxis remains the only telco that has yet to sign, but we can expect them to launch 5G services by January 2023.
Now that more Malaysians can experience 5G, what can we expect? And, what are the 5G plans that are available?
