So the full duty exemption for all imported electric vehicles and hybrids with engines displacing 2.0 litres and under is no more. What, then, is the current status of CBU hybrids in the Malaysian market? What models are still available to buy, and how much would you now have to pay for one?
We've made some calls around a few dealerships to reveal that a good number of CBU hybrid models are already out of stock at present, and those that are still available are in limited supply.
You'd think you'd have to pay more now that the exemptions have been discontinued, but actually many carmakers are currently offering discounts and rebates to quickly clear stocks; also on account of the fact that you're buying models manufactured in 2013.
| Toyota |
| Toyota Prius | Both trim levels, stocks limited | RM7k |
| Toyota Prius c | Out of stock | |
| Honda |
| Honda Insight | Stocks very limited | RM7k |
| Honda CR-Z | Stocks available only for auto | RM9k |
| Honda Civic Hybrid | Out of stock | |
| Nissan |
| Nissan Leaf | Stocks very limited, one month waiting list | |
| Nissan Serena S-Hybrid | Ready stock | RM8k |
| Mitsubishi |
| Mitsubishi i-MIEV | Out of stock | |
| Lexus |
| Lexus CT200h | Out of stock | |
| BMW |
| BMW ActiveHybrid3 | Out of stock | |
| BMW ActiveHybrid5 | Out of stock | |
| Audi |
| Audi A6 Hybrid | Out of stock | |
We were also informed that the CT200h would probably cost from RM240k without the excise duty rebates, so bringing it in again as a CBU without any incentives is not likely to be in the plans.
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