. The test in Langkawi that will take place over a period of two years has the intention to test Poncho Z EV’s ability to adapt to the weather and road conditions in Malaysia.
Langkawi seems like a perfect test bed for the Poncho Z EV as MARA Liner has actually prepared the island for electric buses since last year. With the help of TNB, the company has already installedInterestingly enough, these chargers are currently the only DC fast chargers on the island. MARA has previously said thatbut since they have not yet been listed on PlugShare, we assumed that the plan has not yet been materialized.
Through a collaboration with SKSbus Group, MARA Liner is currently operating a trial run for the Kuah to Padang Matsirat route. Based on the images from , the bus that is being used for the route is likely a repurposed SKSbus LEC-300EV from DBKL’s GoKL City Bus fleet.