Malaysia EV Sales Report for February 2026: Proton Leads by Large Margin

According to the latest vehicle registration data released by the Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) for February 2026, the domestic electric vehicle (EV) market continues its growth momentum. Local brand Proton maintains a dominant lead, topping both the brand and model sales charts, while Chinese brands make up a major share of the market.

Top 10 EV Brands in Malaysia – February 2026:

In the brand rankings, Proton takes first place with 1,802 units sold, nearly half of the market share, far ahead of second-placed BYD with 469 units. iCaur ranks third with 294 units, followed by MG and Zeekr with 206 and 191 units respectively.

Tesla, Leapmotor, XPENG, newly launched TQ Wuling, and Volvo complete the top 10.

Top 10 EV Models in Malaysia – February 2026:

In terms of model sales, the Proton e.MAS 5 is the best-selling EV with 1,562 units. The Proton e.MAS 7 comes in second with 240 units, followed by the iCaur V23 and BYD Atto 3.

Chinese brand models occupy seven positions in the top 10, showing strong competitiveness.

Overall, Malaysia’s EV market features a strong local champion supported by fast-growing Chinese brands, accelerating the country’s shift toward electric mobility.