This achievement is made all the more remarkable when considering BYD only landed locally in late 2022.
Sime Darby Motors, the official distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, has celebrated the fact that it has since sold over 10,000 cars in the country. This achievement is made all the more impressive considering that the Chinese automaker had only landed locally in late 2022, and that it only currently sells EVs over here.
Now to celebrate the achievement, Sime Darby Motors organised a convoy drive for BYD owners called ‘BYD Dream Drive Melaka 2024’. Melaka was chosen to coincide with this year’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, making it an apt destination given its historical connections with China dating back to the 15th century.
The convoy featured over 60 BYD cars and was flagged off from the BYD showroom in Ara Damansara, bringing together owners for an exciting 2D1N trip to Melaka.
While in Melaka, the participants enjoyed a cultural highlight with a visit to Encore Melaka, where they attended a mesmerising performance of the Puteri Hang Li Po Musical Theatre. Inspired by the historical tale of Sultan Mansur Shah and the Ming Dynasty princess Hang Li Po, this performance honoured the golden anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, adding a deeper cultural dimension to the event.
Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Southeast Asia, Sime Darby Motors said of this achievement: “The milestone reflected the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the region and Sime Darby’s strong position as a leader in EV. “Our commitment to providing the best experience and services through this strategic partnership with BYD has contributed to this success,” he added.
Eagle Zhao, Managing Director of BYD Malaysia meanwhile commented: “This milestone reflects the trust and support of our customers who embrace the future of mobility with BYD. It’s been an incredible journey with Sime Darby Motors and we look forward to elevating sustainable driving experiences in Malaysia.”
BYD Cars Malaysia has set its sights on reaching the next 10,000 cars milestone in a shorter timeframe, as it continues its journey towards becoming a market leader in electric mobility. With an expanding footprint in Malaysia, the automotive company is firmly committed to providing revolutionary smart electric vehicles that, not only cater to the evolving needs of Malaysian consumers but push boundaries through innovation and technology.
As part of this celebration, Sime Darby Motors also highlighted the importance of its expanding BYD network in Malaysia, which now includes 26 BYD showrooms nationwide. This consists of 19 dealer partners, with 16 3S centres and 10 1S centres, ensuring customers receive seamless service and support. BYD aims to expand to a total of 30 showrooms by the end of 2024.
The current BYD lineup locally includes the Dolphin hatchback, Atto 3 compact crossover and the Seal sedan. There are meanwhile also currently credible rumours that the M6 all-electric MPV will be making a Malaysian debut very soon, which will very likely be followed up by the introduction over here of the more premium Denza D9 Alphard alternative in the near future.
