Car Sales Malaysia 2026
Official JPJ data — 270,314 units registered Jan–Apr 2026. EV share rises to 7.6%. Proton e.MAS 5 enters top 10.
Source: JPJ via data.gov.my · Last updated: May 2026
Malaysia Car Sales — 2024, 2025 & 2026 Comparison
| Period | Total Units | Monthly Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Apr 2026 (actual) | 270,314 | 67,578 |
| Full Year 2026 (projected) | 810,000 | 67,500 |
| Full Year 2025 (actual) | 870,327 | 72,527 |
| Full Year 2024 (actual) | 856,292 | 71,358 |
5 Biggest Stories in Malaysia Car Market 2026
1. Proton e.MAS 5 arrives
Malaysia's first mass-market local EV registers 8,473 units in its first 4 months — entering the top 10 immediately
2. EV share hits 7.6%
Electric cars made up 7.6% of Jan–Apr 2026 registrations vs 5.1% full-year 2025 — electrification accelerating
3. Chinese brands surging
Chery (10,700), Jetour (2,877), Zeekr (1,214), Xpeng (394) all growing. China now accounts for ~6% of Malaysia's car market
4. Total market slightly softer
At Jan–Apr pace of 67,578/month, 2026 on track for ~810,000 — below 2025's 870,327 full year
5. Perodua Bezza stays dominant
32,386 units in 4 months puts Bezza on pace for 97,000+ full year — holding the #1 spot for the 4th year
FAQ — Car Sales Malaysia 2026
How many cars were sold in Malaysia 2026?
270,314 cars were registered in Malaysia in January–April 2026 (official JPJ data). At this pace, Malaysia is on track for approximately 810,000 car registrations for full-year 2026 — slightly below 2025's record of 870,327.
What is the biggest car news in Malaysia 2026?
The Proton e.MAS 5 — Malaysia's first mainstream local electric SUV — launched in January 2026 and immediately registered 8,473 units in its first 4 months, making it the #7 best-selling car and Malaysia's top-selling EV in 2026.
Is Malaysia's car market growing in 2026?
The Jan–Apr 2026 pace of 67,578 units/month suggests a full-year total around 810,000 — a slight decline from 870,327 in 2025. However the EV segment is growing strongly: EV share rose to 7.6% in Jan–Apr 2026 vs 5.1% for all of 2025.
Which new car brands entered Malaysia in 2026?
Several Chinese brands are growing fast: Jetour (2,877 units, up from near zero), Zeekr (1,214 units), Leapmotor (429 units), and Xpeng (394 units) all registered meaningful volumes in Jan–Apr 2026.
