PETALING JAYA: BYD Sime Motors, the official distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, is partnering with the Transport Ministry to advance the nation’s low-carbon mobility agenda.
In a statement, BYD Sime Motors said a key focus of the collaboration is reducing carbon emissions through increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia.
“Through this initiative, BYD Sime Motors will loan its full EV lineup to the ministry, including the Sealion 7, Seal, Atto 3 Ultra, M6 and Dolphin.
“This partnership allows ministry personnel to test drive the vehicles, providing them direct, practical insights into their performance, comfort, and everyday convenience. It also aims to enhance awareness of EV ownership and usability.”
Sime Motors South-East Asia managing director Jeffrey Gan said the group remains focused on its goal of supporting the ministry’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
“Through this immersive experience, we hope to encourage greater adoption of EVss, not only by the public but also within the government.
“Beyond the product experience, the initiative marks a strategic step in creating viable pathways for EV integration within government operations, supporting the broader shift toward a sustainable and low-carbon transportation system.”
BYD Sime Motors, in partnership with clean-energy solutions company Gentari, has installed two 22kW AC chargers at the ministry’s headquarters in Putrajaya.
The installation underscores the importance of strong public-private partnerships in building a reliable, safe, and accessible EV charging network across Malaysia.
To date, Gentari operates over 530 EV charging points nationwide, actively contributing to the national target of 10,000 public chargers by this year.
