Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid registrations outperform internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for the month of June in Malaysia’s vehicle market.
General overview
According to data released by Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ), overall new vehicle registrations reached 72,943 units for June 2026. This reflects a strong period of new car sales for Malaysia, with registrations increasing by 23.93 per cent year-on-year (YoY).
| Jun 2025 | Jun 2026 | YoY
% |
YTD 2025 | YTD 2026 | YoY
% |
|
| EVs | 3,272 | 6,215 | 89.94 | 17,143 | 31,728 | 85.14 |
| Petrol | 49,491 | 58,166 | 17.53 | 343,599 | 335,541 | -2.35 |
| Hybrid | 2,069 | 5,646 | 172.89 | 14,162 | 24,141 | 70.46 |
| Diesel | 257 | 92 | -64.20 | 3,928 | 971 | -75.28 |
| Greendiesel | 3,767 | 2,824 | -25.03 | 17,991 | 16,913 | -5.99 |
| Total | 58,858 | 72,943 | 23.93 | 396,829 | 409,310 | 3.15 |
Compared to last year, hybrids and EV registrations grew significantly in the monthly tally by 172.89 per cent and 89.94 per cent respectively. This increase pushed both year-to-date (YTD) tallies to even stronger numbers. For the first half of 2026, EV registrations skyrocketed by 85.14 per cent while hybrid registrations increased by 70.46 per cent.
All increases so far for low-emission vehicles reflect the growing trend towards EVs and hybrids in the country. This trend is supported by government incentives for both EV manufacturers and buyers. Furthermore, the global oil crisis has pushed motorists to consider EVs to reduce petrol consumption.
Top 10 makes and models
| Top 10 brands of June 2026 | Sales | Market Share (%) |
| Perodua | 27,517 | 37.7 |
| Proton | 15,450 | 21.2 |
| Toyota | 9,705 | 13.3 |
| Honda | 6,297 | 8.6 |
| Omoda Jaecoo | 1,267 | 1.7 |
| Mazda | 1,210 | 1.7 |
| Jetour | 1,203 | 1.7 |
| BYD | 1,076 | 1.5 |
| Mitsubishi | 948 | 1.3 |
| Tesla | 935 | 1.3 |
| Top 10 models of June 2026 | Sales | Market Share (%) |
| Perodua Bezza | 7,998 | 11 |
| Proton Saga | 7,000 | 9.6 |
| Perodua Axia | 5,970 | 8.2 |
| Perodua Myvi | 5,218 | 7.2 |
| Honda City | 3,880 | 5.3 |
| Perodua Alza | 3,827 | 5.3 |
| Proton S70 | 2,307 | 3.2 |
| Proton X50 | 2,016 | 2.8 |
| Perodua Traz | 1,904 | 2.6 |
| Perodua Ativa | 1,834 | 2.5 |
Perodua and Proton, Malaysia’s domestic car makers, maintain their positions as the country’s no. 1 and no. 2 auto brands. Perodua led by with more than a third of the market acquired with 37.7 per cent and 27,517 vehicles sold in June 2026. This lead was largely helped by sales of the brand’s Bezza model, which emerged as the top vehicle of the month.
Proton, on the other hand, claimed second place with 15,450 new vehicles sold. Its Saga model was dethroned by the Perodua Bezza, selling 7,000 units in the month of June.
Both Malaysian brands dominated the top 10 best-selling vehicles of the month. Only one foreign model, the Honda City, appeared in the list. The model climbed seven spots from 12th place last month to fifth place in June with 3,880 units sold. The brand Honda itself placed fourth in the top 10 brand rankings.
Third place brand Toyota sold 9,705 units in June with 13.3 per cent market share acquired. The Japanese auto giant remained in the top five of Malaysia’s best-selling auto brands despite none of its models entering the top 10 of the month. Its Vios and Hilux models moved two spots down to 11th and 12th place this month from ninth and 10th in May.
The most notable difference between May and June auto sales belong to American EV maker Tesla. Tesla rose by a staggering 11 places from 21st place in May to 10th place in June. It sold 935 units, acquiring 1.3 per cent of the market and increasing its share by 1 per cent.
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