Despite policy flip-flops, Malaysia's EV registrations nearly doubled in June 2026. See the latest top EV models, top brands and market trends.
recorded so far this year, behind January’s 9.18%. , showing that demand for electrified vehicles continues to grow beyond pure EVs. The most popular hybrid last month is theWhile the lower pricing was only introduced midway through the month, it will be interesting to see if the more affordable pricing and promotional offers translate into higher registration numbers in the coming months.
After six months, the Proton e. MAS brand remains a dominant leader in Malaysia’s EV market by a huge margin withLooking at the current registrations, there appears to be little immediate impact on the market. In fact, several brands continue to launch new CBU EVs priced below RM200,000 such as theIt will be interesting to see how the market evolves over the coming months as inventories are gradually depleted and manufacturers adjust their product strategies.
At the time of writing, BYD, currently Malaysia’s second-largest EV brand, has yet to provide an update on its CKD plans after its original proposal toThe industry also needs clarity and long term policies as the current tax incentives for CKD EVs are set to end by 31st December 2027. Will Malaysia surpass 70,000 EV registrations by the end of the year, or could it even get closer to the 80,000 mark?
We’ll have to wait and see whether Malaysia’s local EV assembly capacity can ramp up quickly enough to meet growing demand.
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