New electric vehicle (EV) registrations in Malayasia reached an all-time high in August, rising by 155.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY).
The highest on record
According to data from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ), a total of 77,276 vehicles were registered in August 2026. Last month’s total industry volume (TIV) decreased by 2.2 per cent YoY from 78,970 units. Year-to-date (YTD) registrations for the first eight months of 2026 reached 566,616 vehicles in total, 2.8 per cent more than the same period last year.
| August 2025 | August 2026 | YoY (%) | YTD 2025 | YTD 2026 | YoY (%) | |
| EVs | 3,461 | 8,833 | 155.2 | 23,396 | 47,508 | 103 |
| Petrol | 67,889 | 60,157 | -11.4 | 477,288 | 459,452 | -3.7 |
| Hybrids | 2,901 | 4,963 | 71.1 | 19,537 | 34,735 | 77.7 |
| Diesel | 277 | 126 | -54.5 | 4,461 | 1,237 | -72.3 |
| Green diesel | 4,440 | 3,196 | -28 | 26,672 | 23,686 | -11 |
| Total | 78,970 | 77,276 | -2.2 | 551,365 | 566,616 | 2.8 |
Among all fuel categories, EV registrations recorded the strongest growth, increasing by 155 per cent from last year. Hybrids increased significantly, rising by more than 70 per cent YoY. Both categories showed similar results from July 2026, reflecting a gradual shift to low-emission vehicles among motorists. In contrast, green diesel vehicles decreased by 28 per cent YoY
Petrol vehicle registrations decreased by 11 per cent for August, while their YTD tally also declined by 3.7 per cent. New diesel vehicle registrations also fell 72 .3 per cent YoY, bringing its YTD sales to 1,237 units.
Top 10 brands
| Brand | August 2025 | August 2026 | YoY (%) |
| Perodua | 31,842 | 29,422 | -7.6 |
| Proton | 17,018 | 20,141 | 18.35 |
| Toyota | 11,822 | 10,529 | -10.94 |
| Honda | 5,369 | 4,276 | -20.36 |
| Omoda Jaecoo | 1,309 | 1,463 | 11.76 |
| Jetour | 1,216 | 1,239 | 1.90 |
| Tesla | 605 | 1,165 | 92.56 |
| Mitsubishi | 1,012 | 1,045 | 3.26 |
| Mazda | 1,027 | 822 | -19.96 |
| Chery | 831 | 775 | -6.74 |
Local carmakers Perodua and Proton maintained their positions as the country’s top two best-selling auto brands. Although their ranks are unchanged from last month, their performances differ. Newly registered vehicles under Perodua fell 7.6 per cent from last year, while vehicles under Proton increased by 18.35 per cent YoY.
Proton sold 5,383 EVs in August, making it the leading EV brand for August 2026. On the other hand, Perodua sold only 56 EVs in the same month.
Toyota ranked third with 10,529 units sold, down 10.94 per cent YoY. Fellow Japanese brand Honda placed 4th with 4,276 units registered in the month of August, 20.36 per cent down YoY. Toyota has no EV models or sales, while Honda sold a total of 11 EVs last month.
Omoda Jaecoo ranked fifth with 1,463 new units registered, up nearly 12 per cent YoY.
Jetour performed similarly to the previous year, rising slightly by 1.9 per cent to 1,239 units.
Tesla recorded the strongest growth among the top 10 brands, with new EV registrations jumping from 605 units to 1,165 units YoY.
At eighth place is Mitsubishi with 1,045 new units registered in August. The brand’s registrations rose by 3.26 per cent YoY.
Mazda’s registrations fell by nearly 20 per cent YoY. New vehicles under the Mazda brand fell from 1,027 units to 822 units.
In last place is Chinese carmaker Chery, with 775 new units registered last month, almost 7 per cent down YoY.
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