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Chinese EV giant BYD says it will continue working with the Malaysian government and local partners even after Malaysia introduced stricter rules for fully imported EVs starting 1 July 2026. So, what should you know about it?

Chinese automakers remain dominant in the global electric vehicle (EV) market in April 2026 despite facing fierce competition in the domestic market. This is proven by BYD’s recent strong performance. So, what should you know about it?

Chinese automotive giant BYD has officially confirmed that it is in active discussions to join Formula 1 (F1) racing. The confirmation was made by BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li during the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. So, what should you know about it?

The race for the title of world's number one electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer has changed again when Tesla managed to reclaim the top position from BYD for the first quarter of 2026. That said, what should you know about it?

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has issued an official statement to respond to various allegations and confusion on social media regarding the status of BYD's investment in Malaysia. That said, what should you know about it?

According to sources, China’s BYD is on track to surpass Tesla as the world’s top electric vehicle seller, marking a major shift in the global EV market. If confirmed, this would be the first time the Chinese automaker has overtaken its US rival in annual battery-electric vehicle sales.

Since June 2025, Grab Malaysia has launched its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) at the KLIA, dedicated to airport transfers. The BYD M6 MPV EV was introduced as well, but starting this week, the company announced a major nationwide initiative offering rebates of up to RM25000 on BYD EVs.

BYD has officially beaten Tesla in the global electric vehicle sales race for 2025 after reports confirmed that BYD recorded sales of 1.61 million pure electric vehicles (BEV) units as of the end of September, compared to 1.22 million units recorded by Tesla in the same period.

We've seen electronics brands like Xiaomi going into the automotive industry, but did you know the opposite is also a thing? Most makers use third-party Android tablets or Apple's iPads for their vehicles. However, BYD has decided to make an in-house tablet for its next SUV.

BYD Malaysia has teased the updated 2025 BYD Seal, signalling that it is arriving soon. Prices for the current lineup run from RM163800 for the Dynamic, RM179800 for the Premium, and RM199800 for the Performance variant—all nett, excluding on-the-road costs.