Quick Takeaways
- Malaysia EV registrations 2025 highlight Proton’s leadership in a rapidly expanding electric vehicle market.
- JPJ data underscores rising competition from Chinese and global EV brands across annual and monthly rankings.
On January 12, 2026, Malaysia EV registrations 2025 data released by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) provided a comprehensive view of the country’s electric vehicle adoption from January to December 2025, highlighting the strongest-performing models and shifting consumer preferences.
The Proton e.MAS 7 emerged as the most registered electric vehicle in Malaysia, recording 8,677 units over the year. The model’s strong performance reflected growing acceptance of locally positioned EV offerings amid broader market electrification.
Top-performing EV models in Malaysia EV registrations 2025
Following Proton, the BYD Sealion 7 secured second place with 4,454 registrations, narrowly ahead of the Tesla Model Y at 4,401 units. The BYD Atto 3 ranked fourth with 4,069 registrations, while the Tesla Model 3 completed the top five at 2,880 units.
Mid-tier and premium EV performance trends
Further down the rankings, the BYD Atto 2 recorded 1,779 units, and the BYD M6 followed closely with 1,683 registrations. The Zeekr 7X achieved 1,510 units, maintaining momentum among premium-oriented Chinese EV brands.
Additional models contributing to Malaysia EV registrations 2025 included:
EV brands completing the top 20 list
The remaining top 20 reflected a diverse mix of global and emerging EV manufacturers:
December 2025 snapshot of EV registrations
In December alone, the Proton e.MAS 7 led monthly registrations with 937 units. Tesla followed closely, with the Model Y registering 911 units and the Model 3 posting 903 units, outperforming several Chinese competitors during the month.
The BYD Sealion 7 recorded 885 registrations in December, while the Zeekr 7X achieved 679 units. These figures highlighted intensifying competition and sustained demand across multiple EV segments as Malaysia’s electric vehicle market closed 2025 on a strong note.
The Proton e.MAS 7 emerged as the most registered electric vehicle in Malaysia, recording 8,677 units over the year. The model’s strong performance reflected growing acceptance of locally positioned EV offerings amid broader market electrification.
Top-performing EV models in Malaysia EV registrations 2025
Following Proton, the BYD Sealion 7 secured second place with 4,454 registrations, narrowly ahead of the Tesla Model Y at 4,401 units. The BYD Atto 3 ranked fourth with 4,069 registrations, while the Tesla Model 3 completed the top five at 2,880 units.
Mid-tier and premium EV performance trends
Further down the rankings, the BYD Atto 2 recorded 1,779 units, and the BYD M6 followed closely with 1,683 registrations. The Zeekr 7X achieved 1,510 units, maintaining momentum among premium-oriented Chinese EV brands.
Additional models contributing to Malaysia EV registrations 2025 included:
- BYD Seal 6: 1,279 units
- Denza D9: 1,200 units
- BYD Seal: 1,056 units
- Zeekr 009: 914 units
EV brands completing the top 20 list
The remaining top 20 reflected a diverse mix of global and emerging EV manufacturers:
- XPeng G6: 892 units
- iCaur 03: 836 units
- Chery Omoda E5: 647 units
- XPeng X9: 644 units
- Leapmotor C10: 500 units
- GWM Ora Good Cat and Ora 07: 446 units combined
- Porsche Taycan: 421 units
- smart models (#1, #3, #5): 414 units combined
December 2025 snapshot of EV registrations
In December alone, the Proton e.MAS 7 led monthly registrations with 937 units. Tesla followed closely, with the Model Y registering 911 units and the Model 3 posting 903 units, outperforming several Chinese competitors during the month.
The BYD Sealion 7 recorded 885 registrations in December, while the Zeekr 7X achieved 679 units. These figures highlighted intensifying competition and sustained demand across multiple EV segments as Malaysia’s electric vehicle market closed 2025 on a strong note.
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