TQ Wuling Bingo EV coming to Malaysia soon – CKD by Tan Chong Motor in Segambut, below RM100k

Welcome to Malaysia, Wuling. SAIC GM’s Wuling brand, already established in Indonesia and Thailand, is now in Malaysia after Tan Chong Motor (TCM) signed a strategic partnership agreement with SAIC GM Wuling Automobile today at the former’s Segambut plant in KL, witnessed by transport minister Anthony Loke.

The brand will be officially called TQ Wuling in Malaysia, and the car to kickstart the company’s journey in Malaysia is the Wuling Bingo. It will be CKD locally assembled at Segambut and thus will be priced below RM100k, which is the government mandated floor price for CBU EVs. Initial production will be for domestic consumption ‘with export potential’ and the car will debut in Q4 2025.

This approach reinforces TCM’s commitment to localisation by integrating Malaysian-sourced components, enhancing supply chain efficiency and reducing production costs, the company said. TCM will also oversee nationwide distribution, establish an aftersales network and manage local assembly operations ‘to ensure a seamless ownership experience for Malaysian consumers’.

“TQ Wuling reflects our commitment to innovation and sustainability in delivering quality mobility solutions accessible to all Malaysians. Our collaboration with SGM Wuling marks a significant step in expanding TQ Wuling’s local footprint and contributing to the local economy by producing the vehicles locally here in Malaysia. Our goal is to position the TQ Wuling brand as a preferred brand for value-driven and urban drivers,” said Daniel Ho, group CEO of Tan Chong Motor.

“SGM Wuling has always been dedicated to building high-quality practical and affordable vehicles. The partnership allows us to bring our EV technology to Malaysia with confidence. With our expertise in EVs, combined with Tan Chong Group’s strong market presence and manufacturing strength, we are excited to support Malaysia’s green mobility transition and bring sustainable driving solutions to local consumers,” said Tang Wensheng, president of PT SGMW Motor Indonesia.

Launched in Indonesia in 2023, the Binguo (it’s Bingo without the ‘u’ here) is sold there in two variants.

The Long Range has a 31.9-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for a claimed 333 km range in the lenient Chinese CLTC cycle (WLTP would be close to 300 km). The Premium Range ups range to 410 km from a 37.9-kWh battery. Both get the same front electric motor rated at 68 PS (50 kW) and 150 Nm. The Bingo has a cute looks and a jellybean shape, pretty much like the Geely Star Wish, the base for the upcoming Proton eMas 5.

Current prices for the Bingo in Indonesia is Rp 310 juta (RM79,214) for the LR and Rp 345 juta for the PR (RM88,157). In Thailand, where a Chinese EV price war is ongoing, the Bingo’s price range is from 399,000 baht (RM50,978) to 429,000 baht (RM54,804). Perodua’s first EV is due in the final quarter of the year, and a price of around RM80,000 has been mooted.

TCM says that more TQ Wuling models are in the pipeline – would the golf kart-style two-door Air EV work in Malaysia with Myvi pricing? Our thoughts in this review.

If you’re wondering what ‘TQ’ stands for, it’s TCM’s own brand that is used on buses and in Vietnam, light commercial vehicles by Wuling. It’s an abbreviation of ‘Truckquip’. The Bingo is the first passenger vehicle to have TQ branding, and since this isn’t a truck, TQ can also stand for ‘Total Quality’, according to TCM management. We’ll update this post with live pics of a Thai-market example displayed at today’s event soon.

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