Road Transportation Department’s (JPJ) latest vehicle registration data for September 2025 has revealed that Electric Vehicle (EV) registrations continue to soar in Malaysia and it is on track to exceed 35,000 units for the full year.
In September, EVs have recorded a Year-on-Year (YoY) growth of 133.44% from 1,513 units (Sept 2024) to 3,532 units (Sept 2025). EVs account for 5.64% of the total industry volume last month.
Between January to September, a total of 26,928 EVs have been registered, which has already far exceeded the previous total year registrations of 21,789 units (Jan to Dec 2024).
EVs account for 5.64% of total industry volume in September 2025
Among all vehicle fuel types, EVs continue to show the highest Year-to-Date (YTD) growth of 70.06%. This is followed by Diesel growth of 69.13% and Hybrid at 25.73%. Meanwhile, Green Diesel shows a decline of -17.19%, while pure petrol vehicles continue to decline at -3.99%.
With the no further extension for tax incentives on imported EVs (CBU EVs), EV registrations are expected to increase further in final months. Those interested to switch to an EV would want to take advantage of the tax and excise duty incentives which are set to end on 31st December 2025.
Tax incentives will still continue for locally-assembled (CKD) EVs until the end of 2027. Among the top brands that have committed to CKD production include Proton and BYD. More brands including Zeekr are expected to begin CKD production soon.
Top 30 EVs in Malaysia for September 2025
As expected, the Proton e.MAS 7 continues to maintain its position as Malaysia’s #1 EV with a total of 757 units registered last month. This is followed by the Tesla Model Y at #2 with 389 units, BYD Atto 3 at #3 with 302 units, Tesla Model 3 at #4 with 296 units and BYD Atto 2 at #5 with 285 units.
Interestingly, the recently launched Zeekr 7X has made its debut on the top 10 list at #7 with 228 units registered, while the iCaur 03 is at #18 with 34 units.
Meanwhile, the Honda e:N1 continues to maintain its momentum with 33 units registered last month, beating the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Volvo EX30.
Top 30 EVs in Malaysia from January to September 2025
Cumulatively from January to September 2025, Proton e.MAS 7 is still #1 with 6,212 units, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 at #2 with 2,709 units. The BYD Atto 3 sits at #3 spot with 2,665 units, followed by the Tesla Model Y with 2,434 units and Tesla Model 3 with 1,412 units.
Top 20 EV Brands in Malaysia from January to September 2025
BYD remains the #1 EV brand in Malaysia with a total of 8,417 units YTD. If combined with its premium sub-brand Denza, they have registered a total of 9,267 units, which is equivalent to 34.41% EV market share.
The next EV brand is Proton at #2 which registered 6,212 units YTD from a single Proton e.MAS 7. The national car brand will soon release its more affordable e.MAS 5 which is set to be launched next month with a price tag between RM60,000 to RM80,000.
Tesla is Malaysia’s #3 EV brand with 3,847 units registered YTD so far.
When it comes to premium brand, BMW Group (including Mini) has registered a total of 1,686 EVs YTD which is equivalent to 6.26% market share.
Following closely is XPeng which is currently at #5 with 979 units registered YTD, followed by Zeekr at #6 with 972 units and Denza at #7 with 850 units.
Lexus which was previously at #20 is now replaced by Honda which has registered 76 e:N1 EVs so far.
Malaysia EV registrations grew 133.44% YoY in September 2025, 5.64% of TIV
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