Sime Darby Motors has celebrated a new milestone where it has sold over 10,000 BYD electric vehicles (EV) in Malaysia. The Chinese car brand made its official local debut in December 2022 with the BYD Atto 3 and is currently the best-selling EV brand in Malaysia.
To mark the occasion, Sime Darby Motors had organised a convoy drive for BYD Owners to Melaka which coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. A total of 60 BYD cars were flagged off from the BYD showroom in Ara Damansara for the 2D1N trip to Melaka.
Over 10,000 BYD EVs sold in Malaysia
Commenting on the achievement, Sime Darby Motors Managing Director of Southeast Asia, Jeffrey Gan said, “The milestone reflected the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the region and Sime Darby’s strong position as a leader in EV.”
“Our commitment to providing the best experience and services through this strategic partnership with BYD has contributed to this success,” he added.
BYD Malaysia Managing Director Eagle Zhao said, “This milestone reflects the trust and support of our customers who embrace the future of mobility with BYD. It’s been an incredible journey with Sime Darby Motors and we look forward to elevating sustainable
driving experiences in Malaysia.”
According to BYD, it expects to reach the next 10,000 car milestone in a shorter timeframe as it continues its journey towards becoming a market leader in electric mobility.
Sime Darby Motors also highlighted the importance of expanding its BYD network in Malaysia which now covers 26 BYD showrooms nationwide. This figure consists of 19 dealer partners with 16 BYD 3S centres and 10 BYD 1S centres. It aims to expand to a total of 30 showrooms throughout Malaysia by the end of 2024.
BYD is Malaysia’s #1 EV Brand
According to JPJ data, a total of 10,106 BYD EVs were registered from 2022 to August 2024, making it the #1 EV brand in Malaysia.
For 2024 so far (until August 2024), BYD still leads overall EV registrations in Malaysia with a total of 5,603 units. The BYD Seal remains the most popular model in Malaysia with 2,267 units, followed by the BYD Atto 3 at #2 with 2,217 units and BYD Dolphin at #5 with 1,119 units.
When compared to all vehicles registered in the industry, BYD is among the top 10 car brands in Malaysia, just behind BMW (#9 – 7,405) and Mercedes-Benz (#8 – 8,098).
BYD Malaysia recently launched its more affordable BYD Seal Dynamic variant and upgraded its BYD Atto 3 2024 with an Extended Range battery at no extra cost.
Before the year ends, the brand is expected to launch the BYD M6 in Malaysia very soon. This is a fully electric 3-row MPV that offers either 6- or 7-seats and has a claimed range of up to 530km on the NEDC cycle.
