since 1976
since 1976
EP Blueshark Sdn Bhd (“EP Blueshark”), a subsidiary of Bursa-listed automotive solutions provider EP Manufacturing Berhad (“EPMB”), together with Blueshark Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“Blueshark”), Malaysia’s leading electric motorcycle and mobility company, announced the commencement of local assembly for the SoloEra Solo 1C electric motorcycle at EPMB’s advanced production facility in Glenmarie, Shah Alam.
This milestone reflects the joint commitment of EPMB and Blueshark to support the National Energy Transition Roadmap (“NETR”) and Malaysia’s net zero ambitions. It also showcases the growing strength of the partnership, combining EPMB’s manufacturing expertise with Blueshark’s EV technology to advance Malaysia’s transition towards sustainable mobility.
The Glenmarie facility has an initial production capacity of 12,000 electric motorcycles annually. Building on this momentum, local assembly of the high-performance Solo 2 and Solo 3 models is now underway. This expansion not only widens consumer choice but also underscores the shared vision of positioning Malaysia as a strategic hub for two-wheeled EV (2WEV) manufacturing in ASEAN and beyond.
To commemorate this achievement, EPMB hosted a site visit for key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (“MITI”), the Malaysia Automotive Robotics & IoT Institute (“MARii”), Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (“MIDF”), PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (“PDB”), and Blueshark. The event was graced by YBhg. Datuk Hanafi Sakri, Deputy Secretary General (Industry) of MITI, as the Guest of Honour.
6,000 registrations of interest in just over a month
The Solo 1C has been met with overwhelming interest from Malaysians, recording over 6,000 registrations of interest in just over a month following the launch of a limited-time pre-launch promotion in July. Priced from as low as RM599, the campaign made the Solo 1C one of the most accessible electric motorcycles in the market.
This success was driven by an exclusive collaboration with Mesra Rewards and Setel, supported by the MARiiCas EV rebate initiative by MARii, which is designed to accelerate the adoption of electric motorcycles nationwide.
Through these initiatives, Blueshark Malaysia and EPMB are making smart, sustainable mobility more attainable for everyday riders. The SoloEra series is specifically positioned to ease the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles to electric, directly contributing to the Government’s target of achieving 20% electrified vehicles (xEV) by 2030.
