In the 1990s, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) developed a prototype electric van (e-van) based on the Subaru Domingo, marking Malaysia’s first proposed battery electric vehicle (BEV). While the project did not reach mass production, it laid the groundwork for TNB’s modern electrification initiatives.

Simply dubbed the E-Van, it was based on the Subaru Domingo, which was used by TNB in its fleet. The 1.2-litre 3-pot engine in the rear was swapped out for an electric motor. The rear-mounted motor is then charged up by a series of lead-acid batteries placed in the middle of the van .

The conversion kit was reportedly supplied by IVO, an energy supplier from Finland. Reports at the time also claimed the E-Van had a maximum range of 200 km, a top speed of 100 km/h, and a charging time of 6 hours via a conventional three-pin power outlet.