JPJ reveals Malaysia’s most registered EV models in first 4 months of 2025 Reported on May 13, 2025, data released by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) revealed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia during the first 4 months of 2025. The Proton eMas 7 continued to lead with 2,537 units registered, including 799 units in April alone, its highest monthly figure so far. It was followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 1,234 units, the B...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

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

MG Malaysia opens ROI for MG S5 EV; Local launch scheduled for May 2025 Reported on April 3, 2025, MG Malaysia has teased the upcoming MG S5 EV on its social media pages. Registration of Interest (ROI) is now open, ahead of its scheduled local launch in May 2025. This followed the S5 EV’s official launch in Thailand at the ongoing 46th Bangkok International Motor Show.Once launched in Malaysia, the MG S5 EV is expected to compete directly with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

BYD Japan lowers Dolphin and Atto 3 prices by over JPY 300,000 On April 1, BYD Auto Japan Inc. (BYD Japan, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City), which is affiliated to China’s BYD and is responsible for the passenger car business in Japan, announced that prices of the Dolphin compact electric vehicle (EV) and Atto 3 SUV have been reduced by over JPY 300,000 compared to the previous prices. The Dolphin lineup now includes the new baseline entry grade, ...

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

BYD and Mega Motor company begin EV deliveries in Pakistan On March 1, multiple sources reported that BYD, in collaboration with Mega Motor Company (MMC), had commenced vehicle deliveries in Pakistan. Customers in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad have started receiving their BYD vehicles. The companies aim to deliver up to 100 cars within the first 48 hours of operations. MMC has established BYD’s experience and care centers in key locations acro...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

JPJ: Proton eMas 7 tops Malaysia’s EV registrations (by model) in January 2025 Reported on February 12, 2025, the latest data shared by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV models 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

Musashi Seimitsu’s sales to BYD strong, to reach up to JPY 6 billion in FY2025 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Musashi Seimitsu) is receiving more orders from BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (BYD) in China. Its revenue from the BYD business in FY2025 may be as much as JPY 6 billion, up sharply from JPY 200 million in FY2023. According to the company, orders for suspension ball joints are strong. Musashi Seimitsu’s subsidiary in China, Musashi Auto Pa...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

BYD Philippines sells 4,780 vehicles in 2024, led by Sealion 6 DM-I Reported on February 3, 2025, BYD Cars Philippines has revealed its 2024 full-year sales figures, staying in the 11th place in a CAMPI-TMA’s ranking of the best-selling vehicle brands. BYD became the second-best-selling Chinese auto brand in the Philippines after MG. With 4,780 units sold in 2024, BYD posted an 8,900% sales growth YoY. Moreover, it commanded around 82% share of...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

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

BYD Cars Philippines launches Seal Advanced (RWD) and updated Atto 3 Reported on January 16, 2025, BYD Cars Philippines started 2025 with the launches (i) the BYD Seal Advanced and (ii) the new Atto 3. Both models will be brought to the first BYD Tech Tour in 2025, running until January 20. A new variant in the Seal sports sedan range, the Seal Advanced drops its front electric motor in favor of a purely rear-wheel (and rear-mounted motor) setup....

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

BYD releases model launch plans for South Korea On January 16, BYD hosted a brand launch event in Incheon, South Korea to release its passenger vehicle strategy and model launch plans for the country. In 2025, BYD will successively introduce three models into South Korea, namely, the ATTO 3, the Seal, and the Sealion 07 EV. The ATTO 3 will be available for pre-orders as a debut model. Starting January 16, BYD will partner with six officially auth...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

s to deliver (i) Safer rides and a more intuitive driving experience for driver-partners, (ii) Improved reliability, (iii) Better navigation and routing. The partnership spans Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, and covers a range of models including the DENZA D9, BYD ATTO3, BYD SEAL, and BYD M6 cars.  (From Grab press release dated January 15, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

Bharat Mobility 2025: BYD India launches all-new SEALION 7 midsize eSUV On January 18, BYD India, a subsidiary of BYD presented BYD SEALION 7 midsize  eSUV at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The BYD SEALION 7 will be introduced in India with an 82.56 kWh battery pack. It will be available in Premium and Performance variants. The BYD SEALION 7 measures 4,830 mm in length and 2,930 mm in wheelbase. The BYD SEALION 7 Performance offers a rang...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/19

Bharat Mobility 2025: BYD India to showcase Sealion 7 electric SUV On January 6, BYD announced that it will showcase an extended range of new energy vehicles at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. It will showcase the Sealion 7 electric SUV along with its existing line-up including the Atto 3 SUV, eMAX 7 MPV, and Seal sedan. Sealion 7 will be launched in the Indian market by H1 2025 and will incorporate features like intelligent torque active c...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/06

BYD India to showcase global models at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 On December 23, BYD announced that it plans to display new models including its global models, along with its existing models at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 which will be held on January 17-22, 2025.  BYD India currently offers three models in the Indian market including the eMAX 7 MPV, SEAL sedan, and the ATTO 3 electric SUV.  Based on BYD India's press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/23

BYD’s 3 EV models ranked 1st, 2nd, 5th in Malaysia’s top EV models registrations (Jan – Oct 2024) Reported on November 13, 2024, the latest data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia during the first 10 months of 2024. BYD Atto 3 SUV led all EV models during the period with 2,559 units registered, followed by BYD Seal with 2,534 units. Another BYD model in the list was the D...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/14

Euro NCAP reveals test results of driver assistance tech for BMW i5, Mercedes Benz C-Class, VW ID. 7, and BYD ATTO 3 On October 23, Euro NCAP tested five new cars under updated 2024 protocols, revealing differences in driver assistance technology. New measures include enhanced driver monitoring, improved speed assistance, and Safety Backup scenarios for motorcyclist avoidance. BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class earned 'Very Good' ratings for their ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

BYD unveils Atto 3 electric SUV in Madagascar On October 13, BYD announced the recent unveiling of the Yuan Plus (known as the Atto 3 in countries outside of China) compact battery electric SUV with CFAO, a partnering dealer, in Antananarivo, Madagascar. This is the first BYD New Energy Vehicle on the local market. Theming “Driving to the Future”, the event contains exhibition and interaction areas and completely uses sustainable materials an...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

Paris MS 2024: BYD unveils all-new Sealion 7 SUV and presents EV lineup On October 14, BYD announced that it has presented the all-new Sealion 7, a mid-size pure-electric SUV along with its full line-up of models at the Paris Motor Show 2024. The Sealion 7 is BYD's eighth new-energy vehicle launched in Europe and the latest in the Ocean Series, joining the Dolphin, Seal, and Seal U. It features BYD's innovative Blade Battery, Cell-to-Body (CTB) c...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15