BYD places 4 models in Malaysia’s top 10 EV registrations in first 3 months of 2025 Reported on April 10, 2025, the latest data from by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia in Q1/2025.  The Proton e.Mas 7 continued to lead the charge with 1,738 units recorded, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 841 units and BYD M6’s 537 units. The Tesla Model 3 came in fourth with 518 units, while ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

and other green business initiatives in Malaysia. Yinson GreenTech, officially appointed as the EV leasing partner of Grab Malaysia, will provide Grab with comprehensive leasing packages for EVs, along with a full suite of electrification solutions. This begins with the delivery of 10 units of the BYD M6. In addition, Yinson GreenTech will offer competitive leasing rates, preferential charging rates, and vehicle maintenance services for Grab’s...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

3 BYD models among Malaysia’s top 5 EV registrations in first 2 months of 2025 Reported on March 10, 2025, the data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia in the first 2 months of 2025.  The Proton eMas 7 continued to stay in the first place with 1,001 units recorded, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 538 units and Tesla Model 3’s 380 units (thanks to 377 units recorded i...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

dels registered in Malaysia in January 2025.  Launched in December 2024, the Proton eMas 7 topped the list with 421 units registered. According to Proton, current bookings have exceeded 4,000 units. Local deliveries to customers have started as cars started arriving in the new year. Meanwhile, the BYD Sealion 7 came in second with 151 units, followed by the BYD M6 with 136 units and the BYD Atto 3 with 104 units.The BMW i5 ranked 5th with 103 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

BYD’s Indonesia plant in West Java to complete construction by 2025 Reported on January 20, 2025, BYD Indonesia said the construction work of its USD 1 billion plant in Subang, West Java is expected to complete by 2025. Every development is going smoothly and according to plan, said the company.  The new factory is expected to produce its first cars shortly after completion. With a planned annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles, the pl...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

Grab – BYD enter regional partnership to expand EV fleet offering across Southeast Asia Announced on January 15, 2025, Grab and BYD have formed a regional partnership to expand access to up to 50,000 BYD electric vehicles (EVs) to Grab’s driver-partners across Southeast Asia, while increasing the availability of green vehicles to Grab users. Both parties will also collaborate to facilitate deep IoT integration between the vehicles and Grab’...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

All-new BYD M6 e-MPV and BYD Han e-sedan launched in Vietnam On October 18, 2024, BYD Auto Vietnam officially launched BYD M6, the all-electric MPV, and BYD Han, the electric sedan, in Vietnam. These 2 models are priced at VND 756 million and VND 1.489 billion respectively. The BYD M6 features an electric motor that delivers 161 hp and 310 Nm of torque. With a 55.4 kWh Blade battery pack, it offers a maximum travel range of 420 km after a full ch...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

All-new BYD M6 e-MPV officially launched in Malaysia Announced on October 15, 2024, Sime Darby Motors officially unveiled the BYD M6, the all-electric 7-seater MPV, in Malaysia, priced form MYR 109,800. The Standard variant with 55.4-kWh battery is good for an electric range of 420 km (NEDC). Its e-motor delivers 120 kW and 310 Nm torque. It supports DC charging rate of 89 kW. Meanwhile, the Extended variant comes with a 71.8-kWh battery that cla...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

BYD confirms launch of M6 e-MPV in Malaysia on October 15 Reported on October 8, 2024, BYD Malaysia has confirmed the launch of the BYD M6 electric MPV on October 15.  Also known as a revised version of the 2nd-generation BYD e6, the M6 is available with a selection of variants with different specifications. It has yet to be confirmed which trims will be made available in the Malaysian market. In Indonesia and Thailand, the M6 is offered in 3 va...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

BYD Indonesia records monthly sales of around 2,500 cars; M6 e-MPV contributes 50% Reported on September 30, 2024, BYD Motor Indonesia revealed that since the M6 electric MPV’s launch at GIIAS 2024 in July, 50% of the company’s total monthly sales were contributed by this model. BYD’s 4 models currently marketed in Indonesia are Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal and, M6. It recorded average monthly sales of around 2,500 units.At the GIIAS 2024 Jakarta,...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

AION Indonesia plans local assembly of EVs from 2025; to launch new e-MPV for Indonesian market Reported on September 26, 2024, AION Indonesia CEO unveiled that AION is preparing an electric MPV that can accommodate up to 7 passengers, designed specifically for the Indonesian market. The company did not answer firmly whether this upcoming e-MPV would compete directly with the BYD M6 which is priced below IDR 500 million. AION will also bring seve...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/27

BYD M6 electric MPV officially launched in Thailand On September 9, 2024, Rever Automotive officially launched the BYD M6 electric MPV in Thailand, priced from THB 829,900. This EV is now ready for deliveries.  The M6’s overall dimensions are (LWH) 4,710x 1,810x 1,690 mm with a wheelbase of 2,800 mm. This Front-Wheel Drive EV is available in 2 variants. The Dynamic variant gets a 55.4 kWh battery that claims an NEDC range of 420 km. Its electr...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

GlobalData blog: BYD Auto’s fast growth in the ASEAN-5 region, reasons and challenges The Chinese brands accounted for 3.4% of ASEAN Light Vehicle (LV) sales in 2021-22. This share accelerated to 4.9% in 2023 and 5.9% in the first half of 2024. SAIC Group was the largest among the Chinese groups in the region. Despite SAIC expanding its model line-up and presence in all ASEAN-5 markets, the group’s market share dropped from 2.5% in 2021 to 2....

News  Updated at: 2024/08/23

GIIAS 2024: BYD M6 electric MPV launched in Indonesia On July 17, 2024, PT BYD Motor Indonesia held a press conference for the launch of the M6 electric MPV at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2024 (GIIAS). Known as a rebadged version of the Chinese market’s BYD e6, this BYD M6 for the Indonesian market is more powerful and is priced from IDR 379 million. The Base model’s single front motor delivers 163 PS and 310 Nm torque. Mea...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

Fuyao, BYD Auto enter strategic partnership Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with BYD Auto in March 2014. In accordance with this agreement, the two companies will collaborate on acquiring business resources. BYD Auto has used Fuyao's glass on a number of models including the F0, F3, F6, S6, M6, Surui, Sirui, and the KA series. (From a press release on May 14, 2014)...

News  Updated at: 2014/05/14

South China Tire & Rubber developing tires for BYD VB South China Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it will develop a new tire for BYD’S VB platform, and will perform comparative testing based on the Nissan NV200. Vehicles based on the VB platform are scheduled to be released in June 2014. BYD is planning to produce 10,000 to 20,000 units of these vehicles per year. South China Tire & Rubber is currently supplying tires for BYD’s G6 and ...

News  Updated at: 2013/05/28