We analyse battery electric car registrations in Malaysia from 2020 to 2025 using Road Transport Department of Malaysia data. Registrations grew from 71 units in 2020 to 44,813 in 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 263.1%, with market share rising from 0.01% to 5.15%. Growth accelerated after the 2022 duty exemption for completely built units (CBUs) and re-accelerated in 2025 with Chinese brands and the Proton e.MAS series. Proton and Chinese-origin brands jointly account for over 90% of registrations in early 2026. Urban peninsular states dominate uptake, with penetration highest in Melaka and lowest in East Malaysia.
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