Malaysia’s first open track day dedicated to EVs went down smoothly. Called the SoyaCincau EV Clinic: Track Edition, the event brought together close to 30 participants at Sepang International Circuit (SIC), officially authorised by SIC.
For most of them, this was a first and not just being on track, but seeing how their cars behaved when free from traffic and the daily commute. What started as a small idea for an EV gathering turned into a proper night of track driving, community, and a glimpse of what local EV culture might look like in the years ahead.
Participants were grouped into different activities throughout the night. The main draw was, of course, the open track session that ran between 8 PM and midnight. There were also parade laps, taxi rides, and technical checks including battery health inspections by Autel.
To make sure everyone could drive without worrying about charge levels, EV Connection (EVC) set up a 180 kW DC fast charger on-site. We also brought along our own 30 kW portable DC charger under the Cucuk EV brand, the same one we use in our charger installation service. It ran throughout the night, providing a backup charging option for participating cars.
The grid featured some unique machinery including:
- Tesla Model 3 Performance by Exotic Mods, fully track-prepped with coilovers, brakes and semi-slicks
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, driven by Amin Ashaari, in completely stock condition
- Proton e.MAS 7 by FTuned Racing, tuned for sharper handling
- MG Cyberster, Malaysia’s first electric roadster
There were daily commuters, performance builds, and even factory stock cars – like the Tesla Model Y Performance that joined the taxi ride – all sharing the same circuit for the first time.
The night’s quickest EV was the Tesla Model 3 Performance by Exotic Mods, driven by Ee Shedden, with a best time of 2:34.344 officially recorded using Sepang’s timing transponder. That lap also placed it third overall among all cars on the night, just behind a Porsche 911 GT3 and a Honda Civic Type R FK8.
Right behind it was the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, which clocked an unofficial 2:37.991 using onboard timing equipment. The car was completely stock, right down to its tyres, and this was Amin’s first time driving it. Despite the lack of upgrades, it would have placed fifth overall based on the official SIC timing sheet, which is not bad for a performance SUV straight out of the showroom.
This event was not a private manufacturer event or a controlled media session. It was a public EV track day, the first of its kind authorised by Sepang International Circuit, and it worked. Drivers got to experience their cars in a safe, well-managed setting while EV specialists, tuners and enthusiasts exchanged real-world data and experiences. Events like this show that Malaysia’s EV story is moving past early adoption and into proper ownership.
The EV Clinic: Track Edition was made possible with support from TNB Electron, MG Nizra Auto, Trapo, Tesmods, and FTuned Racing, along with technical partners EVC and Autel.
If you missed it, this will not be the last. The response was strong, and we are already planning the next one. Join our EV User Group to get updates on future SoyaCincau EV Track Days and community events.
30 EVs Made History at Sepang: Malaysia’s First Public EV Track Day
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