BYD Confirms Malaysia CKD Production Plans

BYD reinforced its long-term commitment to Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) market with the announcement of a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) production plan, marking a major step in its local expansion.

The announcement came today as BYD Sime Motors, the brand’s official distributor, unveiled a trio of milestones: a new CKD factory in Tanjung Malim, Perak; the launch of the 2025 BYD Seal and the opening of Malaysia’s largest BYD 3S centre in Balakong operated by the Wing Hin Group.

The CKD facility, to be located on a 600,000 square metre site in Tanjung Malim, will begin operations in the second half of 2026. While BYD has yet to confirm which models will be assembled locally or if its premium brand Denza will be included, the investment underscores the company’s intention to strengthen its foothold in Malaysia ahead of the scheduled expiry of full import and excise duty exemptions for EVs in December 2025.

Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, described Malaysia as a key market, saying the project is part of BYD’s mission to build a robust local EV ecosystem through assembly, talent development, and sustainable mobility initiatives.

Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Sime Darby Motors for Southeast Asia, added that Malaysia will become the third country in the region to host a BYD CKD facility, reflecting the brand’s confidence in the market’s long-term potential.

The move comes as BYD solidifies its position as Malaysia’s top EV brand. To date, it has sold over 20,000 electric vehicles nationwide. In 2025 alone, it delivered more than 7,000 units, commanding a 35.1% market share and achieving 38% year-on-year growth.

Since entering the market in 2022 with fully imported Atto, BYD has rapidly built momentum. The introduction of the 2025 BYD SEAL marks its next phase, now backed by a commitment to local production.

Through its CKD operations, BYD aims to make EVs more accessible while accelerating Malaysia’s transition to greener, smarter mobility, signalling its evolution from a newcomer to a long-term partner in driving nationwide EV adoption.