BYD Malaysia confirms CKD plant in Tanjung Malim, production to start in 2026

At the launch of the updated 2025 BYD Seal, BYD Malaysia has confirmed plans to set up a local assembly (CKD) facility in Tanjung Malim, Perak. Occupying 600,000 square metres, the plant is scheduled to begin production in 2026, although the company has not disclosed which model will be built first.

Currently, all BYD models are fully imported EVs in Malaysia. These CBU units enjoy exemptions from import and excise duty, but the exemption ends on 31 December 2025. By shifting to CKD, BYD will benefit from incentives for locally assembled EVs, which are exempt from excise duty and sales tax until 31 December 2027.

“Malaysia has always been one of BYD’s most important markets in Southeast Asia, and today’s dual announcement of CKD and the new BYD Seal marks a new chapter in our journey here. With the strong support of Sime Motors, we are confident in deepening our roots in Malaysia and bringing world-class EV technology closer to local customers,” said Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia Pacific auto sales division.

Alongside the CKD announcement and launch of the updated 2025 BYD Seal, BYD also opened its largest 3S centre in Malaysia, located in Balakong, further expanding its retail and aftersales footprint.