EV Car Registration Malaysia 2015–2026
44,813 fully electric cars registered in 2025 — up 106% from 2024. Full JPJ data from data.gov.my (CC BY 4.0). EV market share: 5.4% of all new cars.
44,813
EVs registered 2025
+106%
Year-on-year growth
9.21%
EV+Hybrid market share 2025
31,190
Hybrids registered 2025
Quick Answer
How many EVs are registered in Malaysia?
Malaysia registered 44,813 fully electric cars in 2025 (JPJ data) — a 106% jump from 21,789 in 2024. Including hybrids, the combined total reached 75,003 units, representing 9.1% of all new cars. Growth has accelerated since the 2022 EV incentive package removed import and excise duties on EVs.
Source: JPJ Vehicle Registrations via data.gov.my (CC BY 4.0) · Updated April 2026
Annual Car Registrations by Fuel Type (2015–2025)
Source: JPJ via data.gov.my · All figures = new registrations in that calendar year
| Year | Electric | Hybrid | Petrol | Diesel | Total | EV Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 55 | 9,643 | 605,993 | 2,033 | 617,724 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 41 | 5,856 | 529,963 | 1,403 | 537,263 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 25 | 9,149 | 522,731 | 1,867 | 533,772 | 1.72% |
| 2018 | 10 | 7,749 | 548,240 | 3,416 | 559,415 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 44 | 5,966 | 563,751 | 3,102 | 572,863 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 71 | 1,928 | 512,652 | 2,433 | 517,084 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 257 | 2,731 | 483,558 | 2,238 | 488,784 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 3,129 | 15,377 | 662,335 | 4,148 | 684,989 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 13,301 | 22,215 | 730,632 | 5,235 | 771,383 | 4.6% |
| 2024 | 21,789 | 24,526 | 754,558 | 3,535 | 804,408 | 5.76% |
| 2025 | 44,813 | 31,190 | 743,469 | 5,430 | 824,902 | 9.21% |
EV Share = (Electric + Hybrid) ÷ Total · 2026 data partial (Jan–Mar only)
Key Milestones in Malaysia EV Adoption
Government announces full EV incentive package — removes import duty, excise duty, and road tax for EVs until 2025
EVs jump from 257 to 3,129 in one year (+1,118%)
BYD, Volvo, BMW EV models arrive in force. Tesla delivers first Malaysian units. Proton announces EV plans
13,301 EVs registered — first year above 10,000
EV incentives extended. Chery, Ora, BMW iX, Hyundai IONIQ 6 launches
21,789 EVs (+64% YoY)
Mass-market EVs from BYD drive volumes. EV share crosses 5%
44,813 EVs — record high (+106% YoY)
What This Means for EV Insurance
Why EV Insurance Costs More
- ▲ Higher market values (RM100k–RM500k range)
- ▲ Battery replacement can cost RM30,000–RM150,000
- ▲ Fewer panel workshops certified for EV repair
- ▲ Imported parts = longer lead times + higher cost
EV Insurance Price Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EVs are registered in Malaysia?
As of 2025, Malaysia has registered 44,813 electric cars for the year — a 106% increase from 21,789 in 2024. Cumulatively, over 84,000 fully electric cars have been registered since 2015 (JPJ data via data.gov.my).
Is EV insurance more expensive in Malaysia?
Yes. EV car insurance in Malaysia is typically 20–40% more expensive than equivalent petrol cars due to higher market values, expensive battery replacement costs, and limited panel workshops that can service EVs. A BYD Atto 3 insurance costs RM1,800–2,500/year vs RM800–1,200 for a similarly-sized petrol SUV.
Which is the most popular EV in Malaysia?
Based on 2025 JPJ registration data, BYD models dominate EV registrations in Malaysia, followed by Volvo, BMW, and Tesla. Proton's EV models and Perodua's planned EV will reshape this ranking when launched.
What is the EV market share in Malaysia in 2025?
In 2025, fully electric cars made up 5.4% of total new car registrations in Malaysia (44,813 out of 824,902). Including hybrids, the combined EV+hybrid share was 9.2% — up from 1.1% in 2021.