BYD vs Tesla Sales Malaysia 2024: BYD ATTO 3 remains best-selling EV in Malaysia, beating Tesla Model 3
On comparing it with the EVs sold from January to November in 2023, we can see a whopping increase of 86%. Well, this clearly shows that Malaysians are adopting eco-friendly rides at a faster pace, helping the government to achieve its carbon neutrality aim by 2050.
In case you are looking to buy an electric car or want to know which ones are leading the charts, here we bring the top 10 best-selling EVs in Malaysia.

BYD Atto 3
The top-selling EV in Malaysia is the BYD Atto 3 which hit the local roads in late 2022. The automaker sold a total of 2,749 units of the electric SUV in the first eleven months of the year. The Atto 3 is likely to reach the 3,000 sales mark in 2024.
BYD Malaysia offers the Atto 3 in the sole Extended variant, priced at RM 149,800. It is powered by a single front-mounted electric motor generating 201 hp of maximum power and 310 Nm of peak torque. Feeding the motor is 49.92 kWh, which lets the EV cruise up to 410 km of range.
Tesla Model 3
The pioneer EV-exclusive brand, Tesla, made its way to local shores in 2023 with the Model Y and Model 3. Both these Tesla EVs are winning the hearts of local enthusiasts with the Model 3 currently being the second best-selling EV with 2,667 units sold from January to November 2024.

This electric mid-size sedan comes in three variants - Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range AWD, and Performance, with prices ranging from RM 189,000 to RM 242,000, respectively.
The former is powered by a single electric motor and offers a WLTP-claimed driving range of 513 km on a single charge. The Long Range AWD, on the contrary, comes equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup and a bigger battery pack providing a cruising range of 629 km.
The top-spec Performance trim boasts a dual motor setup, 0-100 kmph sprint of 3.1 seconds, and a range of 528 km.
BYD Seal
Next on the best-selling EVs list is the BYD Seal. Launched in February this year, this sleek all-electric sedan quickly grabbed attention from Malaysians. The company has sold 2,664 units of the EV so far this year.
The BYD Seal comes in three variants - Dynamic, Premium, and Performance, with prices ranging from RM 163,800 to RM 199,800. Powering the Dynamic trim is a 61.4 kWh LFP battery pack, offering a WLTP-claimed range of up to 460 km. The Premium and Performance versions run on a bigger 82.5 kWh unit, which provides a range of 570 km and 520 km, respectively.
Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is also a strong contender in the Malaysian EV market, securing fourth place in the top-selling list with a sales figure of 2,145 units.
Tesla Malaysia offers the Model Y in three variants - RWD, Long Range Dual Motor AWD, and Performance Dual Motor AWD, the price begins at RM199,000 and goes all the way up to RM288,000.
The base-spec trim is powered by a 347 hp/420 Nm rear-wheel drive motor and a 57.5 kWh battery pack offering a range of 430 km. The Long Range model features a dual motor all-wheel drive setup kicking out 514 hp and 493 Nm and a larger 75 kWh unit that extends the range up to 533 km. The top-spec Performance trim comes with a 534 PS/660 Nm dual-motor AWD setup, achieving the century sprint in 3.7 seconds with range capacity reduced to 514 km.
BYD Dolphin

Yet another BYD model popular among Malaysian consumers is the Dolphin. This electric hatchback joined the local lineup in July last year and the automaker has sold 1,397 units of the EV so far in 2024.
The BYD Dolphin comes in two variants - Dynamic Standard Range and Premium Extended Range, priced at RM 100,530 and RM 125,530, respectively.
The former gets energy from a single e-motor producing 94 PS and 180 Nm of torque while the latter has a more powerful unit capable of generating 204 PS and 310 Nm. Two BYD Blade battery options are - 44.9 kWh and 60.48 kWh, offering a WLTP-claimed range of 340 km and 427 km, respectively.
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