Quick Takeaways
- Malaysia’s EV market in 2025 is being led by strong registrations from local and Chinese brands, with clear volume leadership at the model level.
- Monthly registration shifts show how delivery cycles and new launches can quickly alter brand and model rankings.
On December 12, 2025, Malaysia’s electric vehicle market momentum became clearer as official registration figures highlighted how Malaysia top electric vehicle sales are shaping up across brands and models. The latest data reflects strong consumer adoption, rising competition among OEMs, and growing confidence in battery-powered mobility throughout the country.
Malaysia top electric vehicle sales show strong local and Chinese brand presence
Registration data covering January to November 2025 indicates that locally positioned and Chinese EV brands continue to gain traction. Proton’s e.MAS 7 emerged as the clear leader, securing a significant gap over rivals and reinforcing the role of national brands in accelerating EV adoption.
The highest-registered electric vehicles during the period included:
This ranking reflects strong demand across both mass-market and premium electric vehicle segments.
Mid-segment electric SUVs and MPVs gain momentum in Malaysia
Beyond the top five, mid-volume electric SUVs and MPVs recorded consistent registrations, pointing to widening buyer acceptance. BYD continued to dominate this segment with multiple models appearing in the upper half of the ranking.
Notable registrations included:
The data highlights increasing diversity in vehicle body styles, price bands, and feature offerings within Malaysia’s EV market.
Broader EV portfolio reflects expanding consumer choice
The remaining models in the top 20 underline the expanding range of electric vehicles now available to Malaysian buyers. Premium, performance-oriented, and emerging-brand models all secured measurable volumes during the eleven-month period.
These models included:
The mix reflects a balance between affordability, technology-led differentiation, and brand aspiration.
November trends reveal shifting monthly leadership
Monthly performance data shows that competitive dynamics remain fluid. In November 2025 alone, the Tesla Model Y recorded the highest monthly registrations, overtaking Proton’s e.MAS 7 for that month. This shift indicates how new deliveries, promotions, and product availability can influence short-term rankings.
During the same month, Proton’s newly introduced e.MAS 5 registered initial volumes, signaling further expansion of the local EV lineup and growing depth in Malaysia’s electric vehicle offerings.
Malaysia top electric vehicle sales show strong local and Chinese brand presence
Registration data covering January to November 2025 indicates that locally positioned and Chinese EV brands continue to gain traction. Proton’s e.MAS 7 emerged as the clear leader, securing a significant gap over rivals and reinforcing the role of national brands in accelerating EV adoption.
The highest-registered electric vehicles during the period included:
- Proton e.MAS 7: 7,740 units
- BYD Sealion 7: 3,569 units
- BYD Atto 3: 3,569 units
- Tesla Model Y: 3,490 units
- Tesla Model 3: 1,977 units
This ranking reflects strong demand across both mass-market and premium electric vehicle segments.
Mid-segment electric SUVs and MPVs gain momentum in Malaysia
Beyond the top five, mid-volume electric SUVs and MPVs recorded consistent registrations, pointing to widening buyer acceptance. BYD continued to dominate this segment with multiple models appearing in the upper half of the ranking.
Notable registrations included:
- BYD M6: 1,496 units
- BYD Atto 2: 1,336 units
- Denza D9: 1,002 units
- BYD Seal: 989 units
- Zeekr 7X: 831 units
The data highlights increasing diversity in vehicle body styles, price bands, and feature offerings within Malaysia’s EV market.
Broader EV portfolio reflects expanding consumer choice
The remaining models in the top 20 underline the expanding range of electric vehicles now available to Malaysian buyers. Premium, performance-oriented, and emerging-brand models all secured measurable volumes during the eleven-month period.
These models included:
- BYD Seal 6 – 824 units
- XPeng G6 – 770 units
- Zeekr 009 – 765 units
- Chery Omoda E5 – 618 units
- XPeng X9 – 564 units
- iCaur 03 – 560 units
- Leapmotor C10 – 437 units
- BMW iX2 – 384 units
- Porsche Taycan – 371 units
- GWM Ora Good Cat and Ora 07 – 361 units combined
The mix reflects a balance between affordability, technology-led differentiation, and brand aspiration.
November trends reveal shifting monthly leadership
Monthly performance data shows that competitive dynamics remain fluid. In November 2025 alone, the Tesla Model Y recorded the highest monthly registrations, overtaking Proton’s e.MAS 7 for that month. This shift indicates how new deliveries, promotions, and product availability can influence short-term rankings.
During the same month, Proton’s newly introduced e.MAS 5 registered initial volumes, signaling further expansion of the local EV lineup and growing depth in Malaysia’s electric vehicle offerings.
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