EV Panel Van in Malaysia: TQ Wuling Porta EV vs Daihatsu Gran Max
Published: 5 November 2026·Last updated: 5 November 2026
Electric or petrol? Compare the TQ Wuling Porta EV and Daihatsu Gran Max Panel Van on price, range, cargo, payload, charging and warranty.
Choose the TQ Wuling Porta EV if your van does fixed city routes and can charge overnight. Choose the Daihatsu Gran Max Panel Van if you need a lower price, longer trips without planning charging stops, or an automatic petrol van for mixed routes. We sell both.
Side by side
| TQ Wuling Porta EV | Daihatsu Gran Max Panel Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Electric rear motor, 100 hp, 180 Nm | 1.5L petrol, 72 kW, 134 Nm |
| Gearbox | Single-speed | 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic |
| Range | 300 km or 400 km (CLTC) | 43-litre tank, 13.3 km/L manual (brochure test) |
| Refuel / recharge | DC 20-80%: about 30 min (300 km) or 20 min (400 km) | A few minutes at any petrol station |
| Cargo space | 6.5 m³ | 2,075 × 1,495 × 1,340 mm (about 4.2 m³) |
| Payload | 1,165 kg (300 km), 1,105 kg (400 km) | Up to 750 kg |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| On-the-road price | RM 99,800 (300 km) or RM 105,800 (400 km), without insurance | RM 82,240 (manual) or RM 86,898 (automatic) |
| Road tax (1 year) | RM 60 | RM 306 |
| Warranty | Vehicle 5 years / 120,000 km; motor, battery and BMS 5 years / 200,000 km | 5 years or 150,000 km |
The Gran Max cargo volume is calculated from its cargo dimensions. Gran Max prices confirmed 22 October 2026; Porta EV prices from TQ Wuling's published price list.
Running costs
A full charge of the Porta EV uses about 41.9 kWh (300 km) or 56.2 kWh (400 km). At a domestic tariff of roughly 30 sen per kWh that is about RM 13 to RM 17. Public DC charging usually costs more per kWh. The Gran Max runs on RON95 petrol, so its cost per trip follows the pump price.
Which is right for you?
- Last-mile and e-commerce routes in the city, with depot or home charging: Porta EV. More cargo space and payload, lower road tax.
- Long or unpredictable routes, outstation trips, no charging point: Gran Max.
- Lowest purchase price: Gran Max, about RM 17,500 less on the road than the Porta EV 300 km.
- Need seats for a crew, or a custom body (chiller, food truck, luton): Gran Max Semi-Panel Van or Pick-Up.
Full details: TQ Wuling Porta EV and Gran Max Panel Van.
FAQ
Is there an electric Gran Max? Not in Malaysia. The Gran Max is petrol only.
Does the Porta EV price include insurance? No. The published price list recommends a sum insured of RM 99,000 (300 km) or RM 105,000 (400 km).
Which carries more? The Porta EV: 6.5 m³ and about 1.1 tonnes, against the Gran Max's 750 kg.
See both at our showroom: No. 110, Jalan SS 24/2, Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya. WhatsApp Kiat: 013-313 2338.