Considering your requirements, why not get an EV? Perfect for town and occasional outstation trips..
I'm retired too and had an Ativa for 18 months... Changed to MG4 in April and can't be happier...
The Ativa is great value but be aware of a few things..
1. Need to get used to waiting 2.5-3 hrs for service
2. Start stop button n dashcam started having problems... Of course replaced under warranty but u have to go through wait times again... Once to report, another time during replacement...looking at the popularity of perodua, maybe qc going down?
3. Started to feel vibration from the 3 pot after 15-16 months.. Will it get worse?
4.Have they settled the windscreen? .. Nightmare to drive behind lorries especially on the Elite... Worried if stone will smash my windscreen...

My Mg4 costs 7-8sen per km vs 16sen for Ativa... Service every 12 months or 24k km, minimal charges, Ativa every 6 months, 10k km..
Range anxiety? Maybe if you make 400km trips very often... I do day trips melaka kl 2-3x per month.... Charge full the night before in my house... Stop at Petronas rnr seremban on the way back, topup 28% to 50% in 10 mins, cost me RM15.... Reach home still got 27%.... Less tired compared to in the Ativa, even wife says so... It's a C segment vs A segment Ativa
Used to drive1800-2000 km per month in Ativa, now 2300-2500km...always finding excuse to drive..
ACC on highway miles better because of the instant torque and will continue even after u come to complete stop.. Ativa ACC disengages below 50kmh...
Instant torque just makes it easier getting out of junctions so perfect around town..
OPD... Nah this one you just have to try.. Easier on the ankles and prolongs your brake pad life.. Don't think I'll ever go back to a car without this..
Many others too...
Of course I miss
1. the higher seating position making getting in and out of the car easier
2. No BSM, front sensors and reverse cam... My Mg4 std don't have but the lux has it

Maybe can wait for Proton EV also..

Anyway, this is my experience... Put aside what you heard from all the Experts about EVs and go talk to real owners... Go for a real test drive
then make your decision.. It will be eye opening..