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The Most and Least Popular EV’s In Malaysia For The Month of May 2025

The latest sales figures for the month of May are out and we can now talk about the most and least popular EV models in Malaysia for that month.

Though the top 10 are not surprising, the bottom three are what caught our attention.

The fact that the Leapmotor C10 is right at the bottom with only 13 cars registered comes as no real surprise.

Of all the Chinese brands in Malaysia, Leapmotor is probably the least aggressive when it comes to marketing and the fact that the company is still yet to fix the key card access feature means that more potential buyers will be attracted to other brands that seem to have their products better sorted.

Leapmotor can continue to harp on the ‘Maserati-tuned-handling’ and we admit that it does handle well, but the fact of the matter is, most buyers won’t care about that and will mostly focus on what the car has to offer in terms of features, battery and range. And that key card system is simply put, annoying and needs an urgent fix.

We hear the team is working on it and can’t wait to see what they come up with.

Will the Leapmotor C10 finally be a force to be reckoned with? If they manage to include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, then sure it will be considering they just dropped the price of the car to one that is more competitive.

However, the second and third least registered cars for the month of May is what caught our attention. BMW only managed to register 13 iX models and 14 BMW i4’s.

That is quite surprising because there was a time when the iX was really popular if not the most popular premium EV in Malaysia. Are people getting tired of the iX and looking elsewhere? It surely seems like it.

The i4 is another surprise. For its price point, features and range, it should be doing better. But, the car is small with little to no space around the back seats, this limits the type of people who will be attracted to the i4.

Have the mighty really fallen? We don’t think so because 72 units of the BMW iX2 were registered making it the 12th most popular model while 39 units of the BMW i5 (15th place) were registered and 37 units of the BMW iX1 (17th place) found new owners.

BMW’s sub-brand Mini sold 30 units of the JCW EV (18th spot) and the Aceman found 26 homes and captured the 21st spot in the 30 most popular EV’s in Malaysia.

We just have to say that despite its age and global slowdown in demand for its models, the fact that Porsche Malaysia were still able to shift 39 units of the Taycan is commendable.

And the Macan EV is in the list as well with 29 units sold but we just can’t help but wonder what is happening to Mercedes-Benz? The company only sold 23 units of the EQE and it is the only Mercedes model in the list.

So which were the most popular? It comes as no surprise that the Tesla Model Y took top spot as the Juniper model was just recently launched with 985 units registered.

The Juniper stopped the Proton e.MAS 7 run as the most popular EV in Malaysia which was on a charge since January. The e.MAS 7 now sits in second spot.

The BYD Atto 3, Sealion 7 and M6 sealed the 3rd, 4th and 5th spot, which comes as no real surprise either.

The Denza D9 comes in 6th place with 129 units sold, and that is quite surprising since many thought the Zeekr 009 may be the better buy. We don’t think it’s a better buy though and we explain why in this review.

In 7th spot is the Omoda E5 followed by the BYD Seal in 8th then the Zeekr 009 in 9th and the Tesla Model 3 rounds up the 10 most popular EV’s.

Before ending this though, we do have to tip our hats to MG Malaysia for managing to shift 14 units of the Cyberster. That’s no small feat considering the price of the car.

Below is the complete list of the 30 most popular EV’s in Malaysia:

1. Tesla Model Y – 985 units registered
2. Proton e.MAS 7 – 862
3. BYD Atto 3 – 505
4. BYD Sealion 7 – 406
5. BYD M6 – 136
6. Denza D9 – 129
7. Chery Omoda E5 – 116
8. BYD Seal – 94
9. Zeekr 009 – 90
10. Tesla Model 3 – 90
11. XPeng X9 – 77
12. BMW iX2 – 72
13. XPeng G6 – 48
14. Volvo EX90 – 41
15. BMW i5 – 39
16. Porsche Taycan – 39
17. BMW iX1 – 37
18. Mini John Cooper Works – 30
19. Porsche Macan – 29
20. GWM Ora Good Cat 07 – 28
21. Mini Aceman – 26
22. Mercedes Benz EQE – 23
23. MG MG4 – 18
24. Smart #1 and #1 – 16
25. Dong Feng Box E3 – 15
26. Volvo EX30 – 15
27. Zeekr X – 15
28. MG Cyberster – 14
29. BMW i4 – 14
30. BMW iX – 13
31. Leapmotor C10 – 13

Proton e.MAS 7 Kini Di Trinidad Dan Tobago

Model EV pertama Proton kini telah dilancarkan di pasaran eksport yang kedua. Pelancaran rasmi Proton e.MAS 7 telah berlangsung secara rasminya pada 5 Jun lalu, di Port Of Spain, ibu negara Trinidad dan Tobago, oleh bahagian jualan antarabangsa Proton (ISD) bersama pengedar rasmi kenderaan Proton, ANSA Motors. Negara ini merupakan pasaran antarabangsa kedua bagi model tersebut, menyusul tiga bulan selepas kemunculan antarabangsanya di Nepal. Dilancarkan di Malaysia pada Disember 2024, Proton e.MAS 7 kini menduduki tangga pertama sebagai model EV paling laris di Malaysia dan tempat ketiga di antara model eksport syarikat, disululi oleh Proton Saga dan Proton X50.

Majlis pelancaran itu dirasmikan oleh Jean-Marc Mouttet, Ketua Sektor ANSA Motors Limited dan Alexander Sabga, Pengurus Besar, Pembangunan Perniagaan Baharu ANSA MCAL Ltd. ANSA Motors merupakan pengedar rasmi Proton di negara Caribbean, satu pengiktirafan yang telah disandang sejak 2013.

Agar dapat memberikan perkhidmatan yang lebih baik kepada pangkalan pelanggan EV yang semakin berkembang, ANSA Motors telah memperkenalkan sebuah bilik pameran EV baharu yang moden dan canggih di The City of Grand Bazaar. Fasiliti serba baharu ini akan menawarkan pengalaman menyeluruh kepada pelanggan untuk meneroka model EV, memahami teknologi EV serta menerima sokongan khusus.

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Proton Expands Global EV Footprint with Launch of e.MAS 7 in Trinidad and Tobago

Proton has officially launched its first electric vehicle, the e.MAS 7, in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the model’s second international entry following its debut in Nepal three months ago. This move further strengthens the company’s push into the global EV market and highlights its growing presence in the Caribbean region.

Introduced in Malaysia in December 2023, the e.MAS 7 has quickly become Proton’s third most exported model, following the popular Proton Saga and Proton X50. The launch ceremony, held in the capital city of Port of Spain, was presided over by Jean-Marc Mouttet, Sector Head of ANSA Motors Limited, and Alexander Sabga, General Manager of New Business Development at ANSA MCAL Ltd. ANSA Motors has been Proton’s official distributor in Trinidad and Tobago since 2013.

To complement the launch, ANSA Motors unveiled a newly constructed electric vehicle showroom at The City of Grand Bazaar. The facility has been designed to offer an immersive and educational experience, allowing customers to familiarise themselves with EV technology and receive tailored after-sales support. This investment underscores ANSA’s commitment to supporting EV ownership and promoting sustainable mobility across the country.

The arrival of the e.MAS 7 follows the successful introduction of the Proton X50 and X90 in Trinidad and Tobago in 2023. With a total of 481 Proton vehicles now exported to the nation, comprising 271 units of the X50, 141 units of the X90, and 44 units of the Saga, the Malaysian automaker continues to solidify its presence in this Caribbean market of approximately 1.4 million people.

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Proton e.MAS 7 Kini Antara EV Paling Laris di Malaysia

Sempena ulang tahun pertama jenama Proton e.MAS, PRO-NET mengumumkan bahawa e.MAS 7 terus menjadi model EV No.1 di Malaysia, dengan 3,632 unit terjual setakat 31 Mei 2025, merangkumi 3,399 unit dalam negara dan 233 unit yang telah dieksport diluar. Pencapaian ini dicapai hanya dalam tempoh lima bulan sejak penghantaran bermula pada Januari 2025, menjadikan e.MAS 7 sebagai kenderaan elektrik yang paling pantas terjual di Malaysia.

Pencapaian ini hadir tepat setahun selepas pelancaran jenama Proton e.MAS. Diperkenalkan pada 12 Jun 2024, jenama ini melancarkan model utamanya, e.MAS 7, pada 16 Disember 2024 yang kini telah muncul sebagai peneraju dalam segmen kenderaan elektrik yang kian pesat berkembang di Malaysia.

Walaupun berdepan tekanan harga dalam pasaran EV, e.MAS 7 terus menunjukkan prestasinya yang kukuh, mencerminkan kepercayaan rakyat Malaysia terhadap jenama Proton dan komitmennya terhadap kualitinya.

“Sambutan hebat daripada rakyat Malaysia ini amat memberangsangkan. Ia membuktikan bahawa strategi kami berada di landasan yang betul, mengukuhkan keyakinan terhadap jenama Proton e.MAS, dan mengesahkan nilai pelaburan dalam inovasi tempatan,” kata Zhang Qiang, CEO PRO-NET. “Kejayaan e.MAS 7 menjadi petunjuk jelas arah tuju pasaran, dan kami berbangga menjadi peneraju dalam perubahan ini.”

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Proton e.MAS 7 Crowned Malaysia’s Fastest-Selling EV in Record Time

Just five months after beginning deliveries in January, the Proton e.MAS 7 has become Malaysia’s fastest-selling electric vehicle, registering 3,632 units sold as of 31 May 2025. Of this figure, 3,399 units were delivered locally, while 233 units were exported, cementing the e.MAS 7’s position as the country’s top-selling EV model this year.

This milestone arrives as Proton’s EV division, PRO-NET, marks the first anniversary of the e.MAS brand. Officially unveiled on 12 June 2024, Proton e.MAS made its market debut with the e.MAS 7 on 16 December of the same year. Since then, the model has rapidly risen to prominence, outpacing competitors and redefining consumer expectations in Malaysia’s burgeoning electric vehicle sector.

Despite the wider market grappling with pricing volatility and cost pressures, the e.MAS 7’s consistent sales performance stands as a testament to Proton’s trusted brand legacy and commitment to quality.

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Proton Menjana Peningkatan Jualan Tiga Bulan Berturut-Turut

Proton menutup bulan Mei dengan mencatatkan 13,328 unit terjual (domestik, eksport, smart, Proton e.MAS), 6.1% lebih tinggi berbanding Mei 2024, peningkatan jualan bulan ketiga berturut-turut. Untuk tiga bulan terakhir (Mac-Mei), jualan tahun ke tahun telah meningkat sebanyak 10% untuk jualan tahun hingga kini (YTD) sebanyak 61,087 unit. Peganganan pasaran bulan Mei pula dijangka berada di 19.2% daripada anggaran Jumlah Industri (TIV) sebanyak 69,495 unit dengan pegangan pasaran YTD juga dianggarkan sebanyak 19.2%.

Pemacu volum tahun ini termasuk Proton X50 dan Proton X70, yang telah mencatatkan jualan laris sejak pengenalan varian diperbaharui pada tahun lalu. Jualan eksport yang kukuh juga memberi sumbangan, kini 36.6% lebih tinggi daripada 2024, manakala Proton e.MAS 7 mendahului jualan EV untuk bulan kelima berturut-turut pada Mei, sambil mencatatkan jualan melebihi 900 unit buat pertama kali.

Jualan Proton bulan ini membuktikan prestasi cemerlang dari semua model apabila pembeli memberi respons positif terhadap usaha promosi yang diadakan di seluruh negara. Dari segi prestasi jualan, Proton X70 mencatat peningkatan paling ketara apabila jualan naik sebanyak 44% dan menutup bulan dengan 982 unit. Dengan prestasi ini, SUV segmen-C itu kini mencatatkan lonjakan 53.1% berbanding jumlah jualan YTD bagi 2024, suatu tahap yang dijangka kekal kukuh dan berpotensi untuk terus meningkat sepanjang 2025.

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Proton Posts Strong Sales Growth in May, Led by SUV and EV Performance

Proton Holdings Bhd recorded a robust performance in May 2025, with total sales, including domestic, export, smart, and Proton e.MAS vehicles, reaching 13,328 units. This figure represents a 6.1% increase compared to May 2024, and marks the third consecutive month of sales growth for the national carmaker.

Between March and May, Proton experienced a year-on-year growth of 10%, pushing year-to-date (YTD) sales to 61,087 units. Market share for the month is projected at 19.2%, with the same percentage forecasted for the YTD share, based on an estimated Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 69,495 units.

Key contributors to this upward trajectory included the Proton X50 and X70, both of which have sustained strong demand following the launch of their updated variants last year. Export sales surged by 36.6% over 2024 figures, while Proton’s flagship electric vehicle, the e.MAS 7, continued to lead EV sales in Malaysia for a fifth straight month, achieving a new milestone by surpassing 900 units sold in May.

Across Proton’s model range, May emerged as the second-best sales month in 2025, bolstered by nationwide promotional campaigns that stimulated consumer interest. The Proton X70 recorded the highest growth rate among individual models, with sales increasing by 44% to 982 units. This placed the C-segment SUV 53.1% ahead of its YTD sales from the previous year, a trend Proton expects to sustain throughout the remainder of 2025.

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Proton e.MAS 7 Menjelajah Sejauh 10,432km Merentasi 9 Buah Negara ASEAN

Proton e.MAS 7 telah berjaya menamatkan perjalanan bersejarah sejauh 10,432km merentasi sembilan buah negara ASEAN sebagai sebahagian daripada perjalanan ASEAN Unity Drive 2025, satu inisiatif jelajah serantau yang dianjurkan oleh Institut Automotif, Robotik dan IoT Malaysia (MARii).

Misi selama 22 hari ini bukan sahaja tamat tanpa sebarang insiden, tetapi turut membawa pulang semua pemandu dengan selamat, membuktikan ketahanan dan kebolehpercayaan kenderaan elektrik kebanggaan negara di pelbagai kondisi jalan dan cuaca negara serantau.

Proton e.MAS 7, model EV nombor satu di Malaysia, telah membuktikan prestasinya merentasi sempadan dengan memandu melalui Vietnam, Laos, Kemboja, Thailand, Filipina, Malaysia Timur (Sarawak & Sabah), Brunei, Indonesia dan Singapura sebelum kembali ke tanah air.

Proton e.MAS 7 melepasi sasaran awal yang ditetapkan pada 9,000 kilometer dan berjaya menambah lebih 1,400 kilometer lagi dalam perjalanan kali ini. Sepanjang cabaran merentas pelbagai negara ini, ia membuktikan ketahanan yang hebat, prestasi yang boleh dipercayai, dan keselamatan bateri yang terjamin. Kejayaan ini mengukuhkan lagi kedudukannya sebagai model EV pilihan utama Malaysia serta menjadi contoh terbaik bagi mobiliti elektrik di rantau ini.

“Memandu lebih 10,000 kilometer merentasi sembilan buah negara tanpa sebarang masalah bateri memang satu pencapaian yang sangat membanggakan,” kata Zhang Qiang, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif PRO-NET. “Saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih dan tahniah kepada semua yang terlibat dalam projek Proton e.MAS 7. Kejayaan ini adalah hasil usaha bersama kita semua.”

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Proton e.MAS 7 Conquers 10,432km Across 9 ASEAN Countries

In a landmark demonstration of endurance and technological prowess, the Proton e.MAS 7 has completed a remarkable 10,432-kilometre journey across nine ASEAN nations, marking a pivotal moment for Malaysia’s electric vehicle industry. The ambitious journey was conducted under the ASEAN Unity Drive 2025 programme, led by the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), and concluded without a single incident, underscoring the vehicle’s resilience and reliability.

Recognised as Malaysia’s leading electric vehicle, the e.MAS 7 embarked on a 22-day expedition that spanned Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore before returning home. The expedition surpassed its original target of 9,000 kilometres by over 1,400 kilometres, affirming the e.MAS 7’s position as a benchmark in electric mobility for the region.

The journey served as a real-world test of the e.MAS 7’s endurance under Southeast Asia’s notoriously demanding road and weather conditions. The vehicle’s advanced battery system performed consistently despite long distances, tropical humidity, heat, and unpredictable terrain. Notably, the vehicle completed the entire route without encountering any battery-related faults, a testament to its engineering and safety standards.

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Pusat R&D Proton Di China Meyumbangan Kepada Pembangunan Model Baru

Pembukaan Pusat Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan (PRDC) Proton di Hangzhou Bay, China, melalui kerjasama dengan Zhejiang Geely Holding Ltd (Geely), memainkan peranan penting dalam mempercepat kemajuan teknologi produk syarikat. Hanya setahun selepas operasinya, kerjasama ini telah memperkasa keupayaan R&D Proton secara langsung, memudahcara pemindahan teknologi yang memberi manfaat kepada kesemua model Proton. Pada dasarnya perkongsian ini adalah untuk memupuk persekitaran yang dinamik bagi pertukaran pengetahuan dan inovasi, membolehkan Proton memenuhi permintaan dan pilihan pelanggan.

Memanfaatkan Kepakaran Global Demi Manfaat Pemilik Proton

Pusat Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan Geely (PRDC) mengamalkan sistem pembangunan produk baharu (NPDS) yang tersusun, merangkumi semua fasa penting daripada perancangan strategi produk, penetapan reka bentuk sehingga kepada penilaian akhir data (FDJ). Pendekatan ini memastikan penglibatan menyeluruh yang selari dan progresif. Mengetuai kerja-kerja Elektrikal dan Elektronik (E&E) serta integrasi bagi projek baharu, Wan Fatin Nur Amira Binti Wan Rusli, Jurutera Kanan di pusat tersebut, berkata bahawa penggunaan platform dan peralatan berteknologi tinggi telah mempercepatkan pembangunan model Proton. “Dalam tempoh tiga bulan kebelakangan ini, saya melihat bagaimana PRDC menyumbang kepada pembangunan generasi baharu kenderaan pintar Proton menerusi integrasi teknologi E&E kenderaan yang canggih.”

Muhammad Hafiz Bin Zabidi, Jurutera Utama dalam Kejuruteraan Prestasi di Proton, menjelaskan bahawa kemajuan ketara telah dicapai dalam usaha meningkatkan karekter pemanduan model-model Proton akan datang. Antara penambahbaikan termasuk talaan casis dan sistem suspensi yang lebih sesuai untuk jalan raya di Malaysia, sistem brek yang lebih baik, tahap bunyi, gegaran dan kekasaran (NVH) yang lebih rendah serta pengunaan minyak yang dipertingkat menerusi ujian kejuruteraan lanjutan. Pusat R&D ini juga melakukan penanda aras dengan pesaing untuk memastikan daya saing Proton dan menjanjikan pengalaman pemanduan yang lebih baik kepada pelanggan.

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The Most and Least Popular EV’s In Malaysia For The Month of May 2025

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Proton e.MAS 7 Crowned Malaysia’s Fastest-Selling EV in Record Time

Proton Menjana Peningkatan Jualan Tiga Bulan Berturut-Turut

Proton Posts Strong Sales Growth in May, Led by SUV and EV Performance

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Proton e.MAS 7 Conquers 10,432km Across 9 ASEAN Countries

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The Most and Least Popular EV’s In Malaysia For The Month of May 2025

Proton e.MAS 7 Kini Di Trinidad Dan Tobago

Proton Expands Global EV Footprint with Launch of e.MAS 7 in Trinidad and Tobago

Proton e.MAS 7 Kini Antara EV Paling Laris di Malaysia

Proton e.MAS 7 Crowned Malaysia’s Fastest-Selling EV in Record Time

Proton Menjana Peningkatan Jualan Tiga Bulan Berturut-Turut

Proton Posts Strong Sales Growth in May, Led by SUV and EV Performance

Proton e.MAS 7 Menjelajah Sejauh 10,432km Merentasi 9 Buah Negara ASEAN

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