Malaysia’s tax exemption (import and excise duty) for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will expire as planned on 31-December 2025, and BEV manufacturers are encouraged to invest in local production, said Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, at the launch of the BYD Seal this morning. Tengku Zafrul said sales of BEVs have increased by more than four folds last year, from around 3,000 units in 2022 to 13,000 units in 2023. “I believe BYD’s brand registered the h

The 2023 BMW iX M60 has just been launched in Malaysia, priced from RM 630,800 (inclusive of extended service and warranty package), solidifying its position as the battery electric vehicle (BEV)'s range's top-dog in the country. Unveiled at the rip-roaring M4NTAP Festival, the iX M60 makes quite the racket for itself as well - boasting figures that earn it the title of BMW's fastest EV to date, as well as one of Malaysia's most powerful battery-powered car currently officially on sale. Two inde

During the launch of the BYD Atto 3, Andrew Basham, Managing Director of Sime Darby Motors, announced that the first BYD showroom will be opened in Malaysia this month. The company expects the number to grow to 20 by end of 2023. Most of the showrooms will be 3S (sales, service, and spare parts) centres. The first showroom, located at TREC KL, is expected to come online as early as mid-December 2022. “I’m happy to announce that Sime Darby Motors will have their first BYD experience centre here i

Come this Thursday and Chinese automotive brand BYD will be launching its range of electric vehicles (EVs) here in Malaysia. The Shenzhen-based automotive brand has already stepped foot in our northern and southern neighbours, namely Thailand and Singapore, respectively. The first model earmarked for the Malaysian market is the BYD Atto 3. Said model is an EV SUV that has dimensions that puts it between the Honda HR-V and Honda CR-V. In China, the Atto 3 is known as the Yuan Plus. BYD launched t

Just two weeks after the BYD Atto 3 full electric SUV went on sale, BYD Rever Thailand, the official distributor of BYD cars in the Kingdom, has added a new variant into the mix. The new variant makes the Atto 3 even more affordable at THB 1,099,900 (~RM 141,000), however, it has a lower 410 km range. Known as the Atto 3 Standard range, the new entry-level Atto 3 gets a smaller 49.9 kWh battery pack. This gives the SUV a range of 410 km based on the NEDC. In comparison, the Extended range gets a

Sime Darby Motors is currently in discussions with China’s BYD to bring in the company’s electric vehicles (EV) into Malaysia, reports The Edge. When asked about the move by the publication, Sime Darby Motors said, “We are in initial discussions with BYD, which are ongoing. Should there be pertinent developments, this will be announced as and when appropriate.” The report added that Sime Darby Motors is believed to be bringing in 2,000 units of BYD’s EVs by 2022, and another 10,000 units in 2023