Kuala Lumpur, March 25 -- Malaysia's automotive industry is gaining momentum, with electric vehicle (EV) sales soaring over the past two years and continuing to rise in 2025, driven by both domestic and international manufacturers.
According to The Star on March 23, Malaysia recorded 850 EVs sold in 2021. This figure jumped to 2,631 units in 2022, 10,159 units in 2023, and 14,800 units in 2024. The EV market in Malaysia in 2024 was dominated by two global auto manufacturing giants, including BYD from China, which captured nearly 40% of the market share, and Tesla from the US with 24%.
However, in 2025, the landscape is shifting, with Malaysia's own Proton emerging as the market leader in EV sales. The company's latest electric model, the ...