Carsome, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, has partnered with NETA Auto Malaysia to offer new NETA X electric vehicle (EV).

Carsome said in a statement on last Friday that in a strategic expansion of its ecosystem business model, the firm made its debut in the new car sales market with the listing of the new NETA X EV.

This partnership with NETA Auto Malaysia also establishes Carsome as the official trade-in partner for the EV brand in Malaysia.

The partnership was sealed earlier on last Friday by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in conjunction with Carsome Autofair at its flagship experience center, PJ Automall.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Carsome as it expands its ecosystem to include new car sales, reflecting its commitment to diversifying its offerings and enhancing the car-buying experience for customers.

As part of the collaboration, NETA will be able to complement its existing dealers’ network by leveraging Carsome’s extensive online platform and customer base, allowing NETA to strengthen its digital footprint.

“With the NETA X EV listing on our platform and the partnership with NETA, CARSOME is making a strategic entry into the EV and new car market, underscoring our commitment to providing sustainable and innovative automotive solutions,

“By partnering with NETA, we can cater to a new segment of buyers looking for high-quality, sustainable transportation options. This partnership not only diversifies our offerings but also enhances the car-buying experience, offering exclusive deals and comprehensive trade-in options that meet the evolving needs of our customers, ” said Carsome Co-founder, Chairman, and Group Chief Executive Officer Eric Cheng.

Intro Synergy Sdn Bhd Chairman SM Azli said this partnership allows them to reach a broader audience and offer their innovative NETA X EV to a new segment of environmentally conscious customers.

“With Carsome’s robust online platform and extensive customer base, we are confident that this collaboration will significantly enhance our market presence and drive the adoption of electric vehicles in Malaysia,” he added.

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