EV Registration Malaysia 2025
44,813
Electric cars 2025
+105.7%
vs 2024 (21,789)
5.1%
Market share 2025
Source: JPJ via data.gov.my · Updated May 2026
EV & Hybrid Registrations — Malaysia 2024–2026
Official JPJ data showing rapid electrification of Malaysia's car market.
| Year | Electric (EV) | EV Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,789 | 2.5% |
| 2025 | 44,813 | 5.1% |
| 2026 (Jan–Apr) | 20,485 | 7.6% |
Top EV Brands in Malaysia 2026 (Jan–Apr)
Proton e.MAS 5 dominates with 9,863 units in its first 4 months.
e.MAS 5
Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin
Omoda E5
001, X
Model 3, Model Y
MG4, ZS EV
C10
G6, G9
Source: JPJ via data.gov.my · Jan–Apr 2026
The Proton e.MAS 5 Story
Launched January 2026, the Proton e.MAS 5 registered 9,863 units in its first 4 months — making it not just Malaysia's top-selling EV, but the #7 best-selling car overall. At this pace, it could surpass 25,000 units for full-year 2026, eclipsing total BYD sales in all of 2025 (14,407 units).
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FAQ — EV Registration Malaysia
How many electric cars are registered in Malaysia 2025?
44,813 electric cars were registered in Malaysia in 2025 — more than double the 21,789 registered in 2024, a 105.7% year-on-year increase. EVs made up 5.1% of total car registrations in 2025. Source: JPJ via data.gov.my.
What is the best selling EV in Malaysia 2026?
The Proton e.MAS 5 is Malaysia's best-selling EV in 2026 with 9,863 units registered in January–April 2026. It launched in January 2026 as Proton's first mass-market electric SUV. BYD is second with 3,674 units, followed by Chery (1,593) and Zeekr (1,214).
How many EVs will be registered in Malaysia 2026?
At the Jan–Apr 2026 pace of 20,485 EV registrations (7.6% market share), Malaysia is on track to register approximately 60,000–70,000 electric cars in full-year 2026 — a further 35–55% increase over 2025's 44,813.
Why did EV registrations double in Malaysia 2025?
Key factors: (1) Government EV import duty exemption extended through 2025, keeping prices competitive. (2) BYD expanded its model range (Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin). (3) Tesla prices dropped. (4) More charging infrastructure (over 3,000 public chargers by end 2025). (5) Growing awareness of total cost of ownership savings.
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