More than 10,000 BYD vehicles sold in Malaysia

BYD official distributor in Malaysia Sime Darby Motors celebrated selling 10,000 BYD vehicles across the country there with a convoy drive for BYD owners called ‘BYD Dream Drive Melaka 2024’.

Melaka was chosen to coincide with this year’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, making it an apt destination given its historical connections with China dating back to the15th century, Sime Darby Motors says.

The convoy featured more than 60 BYD cars and was flagged off from the BYD showroom in Ara Damansara.

In Melaka, convoy participants went to Encore Melaka where they attended a performance of the Puteri Hang Li Po Musical Theatre.

Inspired by the historical tale of Sultan Mansur Shah and the Ming Dynasty princess Hang Li Po, this performance honoured the golden anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations.

“The milestone reflected the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the region and Sime Darby’s strong position as a leader in EVs,” says Sime Darby Motors Southeast Asia managing director Jeffrey Gan.

“Our commitment to providing the best experience and services through this strategic partnership with BYD has contributed to this success.”

BYD Malaysia managing director Eagle Zhao says the milestone reflects the trust and support of customers who embrace the future of mobility with BYD.

“It’s been an incredible journey with Sime Darby Motors and we look forward to elevating sustainable driving experiences in Malaysia.”

BYD Cars Malaysia aims to reach the next 10,000 cars milestone in a shorter timeframe. With an expanding footprint in Malaysia, the automotive company says it is firmly committed to providing revolutionary smart electric vehicles that, not only cater to the evolving needs of Malaysian consumers but push boundaries through innovation and technology.

BYD has established itself as the top EV brand in Malaysia, and the growth and expansion of BYD in Malaysia are a testament to the increasing recognition and adoption of EVs in the region.

As part of this celebration, Sime Darby Motors also highlighted the importance of its expanding BYD network in Malaysia, which now includes 26 BYD showrooms nationwide. This consists of 19 dealer partners, with 16 BYD 3S centres and 10 BYD 1S centres.

BYD aims to expand to 30 showrooms by the end of 2024.

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