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MAA: Only 274 EVs were sold last year in Malaysia, less than 1,000 units registered so far

Eric · Jan 20, 2022 12:13 PM

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Last year, only 274 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in Malaysia, bringing the rough total number of EVs here to slightly less than 1,000 units.

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Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) president Datuk Aishah mentioned this during a virtual press conference earlier today, saying that the figure only includes new EVs registered in Malaysia and does not include parallel imported ones (like this Honda e sold by Westar Motors).

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While MAA did not provide the breakdown of EV sales by brand, but we would haphazard a guess that the Porsche Taycan would likely make up more than half of the total EVs sold last year. 

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As of the writing of this article, the cheapest new EV in Malaysia is the Hyundai Kona EV, priced at RM 149,888.

Also Read: How many EVs are there on Malaysia roads? Slightly under 500, which brand leads?

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Fancy a Chery eQ1 in Malaysia?

Sales volume of EVs in Malaysia are expected to grow this year as more buyers plan to take advantage of the tax-free period for EVs.

Also Read: Budget 2022: Zero tax for BEVs, zero road tax too, with RM 2.5k income tax rebates

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The entry price to EVs are expected to be lowered later this year, as manufacturers like Chery and Changan have plans to introduce their respective EVs priced well below the RM 100k mark.

Also Read: Ora Good Cat, Mazda MX-30, Lexus UX 300e, and 8 other EVs launching in Malaysia in 2022

Eric

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Started from the IT industry but somehow managed to find his way into the automotive industry. If he’s not gaming, he’s constantly tinkering with his daily/weekend car.

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