KUALA LUMPUR: The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) is discussing with local producers Proton and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) on expediting the production of national electric vehicles (EVs) and introduction of affordable EVs, said its minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

At the same time, the approved permit guidelines are being improved to give flexibility in terms of the maximum number of completely built-up vehicle imports for market research pre-assembly of EVs so that local assemblers have the opportunity to assess the needs of the new market in the EV segment prior to production.