Serving as the direct successor to the original MatePad Air introduced in 2023, the upgraded tablet brings significant hardware improvements across its display, audio setup, cameras, and battery capacity.

Ahead of its official local debut, the company has kicked off early preorder promotions, including a deposit scheme and bundled freebies valued at over RM4,000.

Huawei MatePad Air 2026 Malaysia pre-order promo and deposit details

Customers can place an RM100 deposit ahead of launch to receive an RM500 rebate alongside free gifts worth up to RM4,003.

The promotional bundle includes the Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard, Huawei M Pencil Pro stylus, Huawei Wireless Mouse, a 1 year WPS AI subscription, AI powered Huawei Notes, and Huawei Premium Service.

Buyers who select the Airy Blue or White variants will receive the Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard in the box. Meanwhile, customers opting for the Sakura Pink model will receive the Huawei M Pencil Pro stylus in the box.

While official local retail pricing will only be revealed on 18 August, European pricing for the tablet starts at EUR849 (~RM3,896) for the standard 8GB + 256GB model with keyboard, scaling up to EUR999 (~RM4,639) for the 12GB + 256GB PaperMatte variant.

For comparison, the 2023 first generation MatePad Air launched in Malaysia at RM2,799 for its sole 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, which was exclusively offered in Graphite Black.

The Huawei MatePad Air 2026 will be available for purchase at Huawei Experience Stores as well as official online storefronts, including the Huawei Official Website, Shopee, and Lazada.

Huawei MatePad Air 2026 specs and upgrades compared

The Huawei MatePad Air 2026 gains a larger 12 inch OLED PaperMatte display, stepping up from the 11.5 inch LCD panel seen on its 2023 predecessor.

The upgraded panel features a 2.8K resolution of 2800 x 1840 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits, and a 92% screen to body ratio with 4.6mm ultra narrow bezels.

The screen covers the P3 wide colour gamut with professional level Delta E < 1 colour accuracy, and carries TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 3.0 and SGS Low Visual Fatigue A+ 3.0 certifications to minimise reflections and glare.

In terms of aesthetics and build, Huawei has abandoned the previous single colour limit, offering the 2026 model in Airy Blue, White, and Sakura Pink.

Despite packing a larger 10,100mAh battery compared to the older generation, the new tablet stays ultra thin at 5.3mm thick and weighs approximately 509 grams.

Huawei also claims the chassis structure is 17% more bend resistant than the MatePad 12 X. The 10,100mAh battery supports 66W Huawei SuperCharge via USB C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) and delivers up to 16 hours of local video playback.

Audio and imaging hardware have both received notable updates. Multimedia playback is now handled by a six speaker crossover sound system tuned by Huawei Sound, replacing the previous quad speaker arrangement.

On the camera front, the rear sensor jumps to a higher resolution 50MP camera with LED flash, complemented by a 12MP front facing camera for video calls and conferences.

Under the hood, the tablet is expected to be powered by a Kirin T93C processor paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Connectivity options include WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, and NearLink support, though cellular 5G connectivity remains absent.

Software receives an update to HarmonyOS 4.3.0 out of the box, with built in productivity applications including the GoPaint drawing app and PC level WPS Office 3.0.

Productivity is further expanded with WPS AI tools, such as Smart Create, AI Slides, and AI Sheet Assistant, alongside AI enabled Huawei Notes supporting speech to text conversion, handwriting refinement, and remote presentation controls via the M Pencil Pro.

For more information, visit Huawei’s official website.

Introduced as the direct successor to the Honor Pad 10, the upcoming tablet is positioned to deliver PC-like productivity for students and young professionals seeking an alternative to conventional laptops.

Honor Pad 20 expected specs and features

While local pricing and official specifications have yet to be confirmed, the Honor Pad 20 series was launched in China a few months ago, giving us a clear look at its hardware.

The tablet features a 12.1-inch IPS LCD display pushing a 16:10 aspect ratio with a 3000×1872 pixels resolution.

Under the hood, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM. Users can expect storage configurations of 128GB and 256GB, with the device running on MagicOS 10.0 out of the box.

For multimedia, the tablet is equipped with a six-speaker setup. The camera system is straightforward, featuring an 8MP main camera on the rear and an 8MP front-facing camera for video calls.

Powering the device is a large 10,100mAh battery that supports 45W wired fast charging.

PC Mode and tablet market dominance

To bridge the gap between tablet portability and laptop functionality, the Honor Pad 20 series includes PC Mode alongside several flagship AI productivity tools.

These features are designed to handle lighter productivity demands, allowing users to study, work and consume media on a single device.

The introduction of the Pad 20 series follows Honor’s continued dominance in the local tablet segment. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), Honor has held the number one spot for Android tablets in Malaysia for 27 consecutive months, spanning from the second quarter of 2024 to the second quarter of 2026.

The brand currently captures a 32-percent market share, a position recently bolstered by the strong sales of its flagship Honor MagicPad 4.

Honor Malaysia will announce the official launch date, final local specifications and pricing details soon.

UM Sentral has been chosen as the first site for the charging station—a fitting location given its role as the university’s main bus hub. Equipped with four USB cables, the station is primarily designed to charge smartphones, but a prototype shown during a media briefing in May appeared powerful enough to power an average laptop. A set of solar panels has also been installed on the bus station’s roof to charge the system.

According to UM, the mobile device charging station was designed, developed, and deployed by UM students themselves under the supervision of researchers from the UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC).

This is part of BMW Malaysia RE:GENERATE x UM collaboration

The on-campus mobile charging station is part of the BMW Malaysia RE:GENERATE x Universiti Malaya’s long-term initiative to explore the potential of second-life EV batteries. Also involved in this project are UM’s Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC) and Community Engagement Centre (UMCares).

The high-voltage battery in an EV, PHEV, or HEV is usually deemed unsuitable for automotive operation once it reaches a certain State of Health (SoH). For BMW vehicles, an EV battery pack is retired when its SoH drops below 70%. Despite this, the battery usually retains significant residual capacity, making it viable for stationary energy storage applications like a BESS.

While some might consider EVs a “new” phenomenon, BMW has been selling electrified vehicles in Malaysia for over a decade. BMW Malaysia reported that the company has delivered over 38,700 EVs and PHEVs as of March 2026.

As standard practice, BMW Malaysia collects retired EV batteries—recovering over 13,600 units to date. A portion of these batteries is delivered to UMPEDAC, where Associate Professor Dr Tan Chia Kwang, alongside researchers and PhD students, evaluates their health before repurposing them for BESS projects.

The UMPEDAC research team noted that newer-generation BMW EV batteries feature higher energy density and retain more capacity, averaging 1.6 kWh per pack. In contrast, older-generation battery packs received by the team average 0.5 kWh per pack.

As a result, older battery packs are repurposed for the on-campus mobile charging stations, while the newer, healthier packs are earmarked for a different BESS designed for UM’s Rural Electrification Project.

UM is also developing BESS for rural homes and more

Speaking about the rural electrification effort, the team at UMPEDAC is concurrently developing a BESS aimed at off-grid rural communities. Once ready for deployment, the system will be installed in the Semai Orang Asli community in Ulu Sendirut, Kuala Lipis, Pahang.

The system’s operation is straightforward: solar panels charge the batteries during the day, and the stored energy powers household appliances at night. The BESS designed by the UMPEDAC team is powerful enough to run lights, fans, and even a refrigerator.

The research team highlighted that refrigeration significantly improves quality of life in rural areas, allowing families who hunt or gather food to store their provisions and reduce food waste. Additionally, the BESS helps reduce reliance on costly petrol or diesel power generators.

Interestingly enough, BMW Malaysia retains ownership of the retired EV batteries used throughout these initiatives. The automaker will take responsibility for retrieving and properly recycling the battery packs once they reach the end of their usable second life.

Meanwhile, the collaboration between BMW Malaysia and UM will not stop at these implementations. The team is already looking at potential ways to scale the BESS further, including possible applications for an autonomous Zero Energy Building (ZEB) at UMSDC.

That being said, they acknowledged that this will require a collective effort from more like-minded organisations and individuals. Hence, any interested parties wishing to support the project – whether through funding, expertise, or resources – are more than welcome to reach out to the team.

BMW Malaysia x UM Collaboration Media Briefing Image Gallery

As announced in April, the orange telco claimed to have achieved 82.9% 5G population coverage in less than 9 months. The feat was also recognised as the fastest 5G rollout in the country.

According to Opensignal, U Mobile had performed strongly across several 5G metrics, covering areas such as network quality, speed, availability and coverage experience.

For the period between 1st April to 29th June 2026, they have collected the most regional awards in Malaysia with 51 sole and 61 shared victories.

However, there’s an important detail about the latest results. Opensignal’s data collection period ended on 29th June 2026, just two days before U Mobile customers were fully offloaded from Digital Nasional Berhad’s (DNB) 5G network on 1st July.

This means the latest results does not provide a complete picture of the U Mobile 5G experience after leaving DNB. At the moment, DNB’s 5G network is utilised by CelcomDigi, Maxis, Unifi and Yes.

U Mobile ranked #1 for 5G downloads and 5G Availability

According to the report, U Mobile stood out for having the highest 5G download speed of 280.4Mbps. This is followed by Unifi Mobile at 235.2Mbps, Maxis at 208.2Mbps, Yes 5G at 207.2Mbps and CelcomDigi at 189.9Mbps.

However, for 5G upload, CelcomDigi is the winner at 32.9Mbps, followed by Maxis at 32.3Mbps, Unifi Mobile at 32.2Mbps, U Mobile at 31.2Mbps and Yes at 25.9Mbps.

When it comes to 5G coverage, all telcos are declared as joint winners with the same score of 3.75. However, for 5G availability, which is essentially a measurement of time spent connected to a 5G network, U Mobile comes first with a score of 66.6%, followed by Yes with 54.4%, Maxis at 53.2%, Unifi Mobile at 50.7% and CelcomDigi at 48.9%.

It would be interesting to see what happens for 5G coverage and 5G availability in Opensignal’s next report following U Mobile’s exit from DNB.

In addition, DNB has started activating its extra 100MHz spectrum block for 3.5GHz which should help solve congestion issues on their network.

ULTRA5G shines in 5G SA availability and coverage

In a separate Opensignal report focusing on ULTRA5G network over a 90 day period from 1st April to 1st June 2026, they found that U Mobile customers are getting a significant improvement for time on 5G and reliability.

Since launch, it claims that U Mobile customers are now on 5G more than 50% of the time, while its reliability experience score has jumped from 781 to 884.

The report attributed U Mobile’s recent gains to its fast expansion of 5G Standalone (5G SA) as users tend to get higher availability and consistency than non-standalone 5G (5G NSA).

At the moment, only U Mobile and Yes 5G are offering 5G SA to the masses, while CelcomDigi and Maxis are only offering it for select business customers and enterprise use cases.

U Mobile initially started offering 5G SA on DNB network for selected plans back in February 2025 and eventually on its new ULTRA5G network back in October 2025. However, it was Yes 5G that was the first in Malaysia to offer 5G SA and 5G Advanced to mass consumers across prepaid, postpaid and broadband in December 2025.

Based on Opensignal’s data, U Mobile had overtook DNB network for 5G SA availability in March 2026 after it automatically provisioned all new postpaid signups with 5G SA from 13th March 2026.

One area where U Mobile had demonstrated significant advantage is indoor 5G connectivity. This is thanks to the telco’s focus on 5G in-building coverage which covers malls, airports, transportation hubs, hotels, convention centres, event spaces and hospitals.

In Opensignal’s April analysis, Opensignal said U Mobile users were twice as likely to experience an “Excellent” 5G signal indoors (≥85 dBm) compared to users on other Malaysian networks.

It added that only 8% of U Mobile’s indoor readings were classified as “Weak”, “Very Weak” or “Dead Zone”, compared to 24% for other networks.

U Mobile had widest 5G Standalone footprint before leaving DNB

As illustrated above, Opensignal said U Mobile achieved a wider nationwide 5G standalone footprint than DNB’s 5G network based on data collected between 1st to 30th April 2026.

It is worth noting that the report was generated when U Mobile had access to both DNB and its own ULTRA5G network, which granted them the widest access to 5G coverage in the country at the time.

After U Mobile’s exit from DNB in July, some customers may experience 5G coverage gaps which were previously covered by DNB.

If you’re a U Mobile 5G customer, how’s your experience so far after 1st July 2026? Let us know in the comments below.

Specifically, the blacked-out treatment was not only implemented on the SUV’s body but also on its 20-inch alloy wheels too. In addition to that, the 7X Black Nova also comes with a dual-tone black and grey interior that is exclusive to this release.

In case you didn’t know, the Zeekr 7X is the Bronze winner of SoyaCincau Awards 2025’s Electric SUV of The Year and EV of The Year.

Zeekr 7X Black Nova Malaysia Pricing, Warranty

In terms of pricing, the Zeekr 7X Black Nova can be obtained for RM235,000 – that’s RM4,200 more than the pricing for the vanilla 7X AWD Performance.

As per other 7X models, the Black Nova version also carries a 5-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty. There is also a separate 8-year /160,000km warranty for its high-voltage battery, electric drive system, and charging system assemblies.

Zeekr 7X Black Nova Malaysia Quick Specs

As noted earlier, the Zeekr 7X Black Nova is a blacked-out 7X AWD Performance, which means it still carries a dual-motor setup that generates a total power output of 475kW and 710Nm of torque. This allows the SUV to go from 0-100km/h in just 3.8 seconds.

Equipped with a 100kWh NMC battery, the 7X Black Nova can deliver a WLTP-rated range of 543km. This 800V-based EV supports a DC charging speed of up to 420kW, which allows it to be charged from 10% to 80% in just 16 minutes, while it also comes standard with a 22kW onboard AC charging module.

The Zeekr 7X also offers 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L), front double wishbone and rear multi-link suspension, frameless doors, powered tailgate, panoramic glass roof, triple-zone climate control, 13.02-inch digital instrument cluster, 16-inch 3.5K mini-LED infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, and a full suite of ADAS features along with 7 airbags.

Since it is based on the top-of-the-line model, the 7X Black Nova also comes with all the exclusive features that the AWD Performance offers. The list includes air suspension with CCD, Zeekr Stargate LED front panel, powered doors, Nappa leather seats and rear side window sunshades.

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Working from cafes, campuses, or co-working spaces usually comes with a frustrating trade-off: battle slow, unsecured public WiFi, or turn your phone into a hotspot and watch its battery drain before the afternoon even hits.

In this video, we take a look at the YES 5G Mobile WiFi, a dedicated pocket router designed to keep your entire setup connected on the move without overloading your primary devices.

Plan Overview & Pricing

• Price: RM58/month (24-month contract)
• Hardware: Includes a FREE ZTE U30 Air MiFi (RRP: RM599)
• Data: Uncapped 5G Data & Speed + 500GB 4G Backup
• Bonus: Free access to ILMUchat Pro AI platform

OJMY has also revealed that the estimated price tag for the C7 PHEV is RM180,000 – thus, positioning the new model between the Jaecoo J7 PHEV and Omoda C9 PHEV. Similar to the two PHEV models, the C9 PHEV will be locally assembled (CKD) at Chery Corporate Malaysia’s plant in Seksyen 22, Shah Alam.

Omoda C7 PHEV Quick Specs

Like other PHEVs in OJMY’s stable, the Omoda C7 PHEV is powered by a Super Hybrid System (SHS) powertrain. It features a 115kW (154hp) turbocharged 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that also produces 220Nm together with a 150kW (201hp) electric motor that generates 310Nm of torque.

Together, they can deliver maximum power output of 265kW (355hp) and 530Nm of torque. The setup allows the C9 PHEV to hit 0-100km/h in 8.5s, although the hybrid SUV’s top speed was not revealed.

Completing the SHS setup on the C7 PHEV is an 18.3kWh LFP battery which enabled it to deliver 95km of pure electric range. While the charging speed and fuel tank capacity of the Malaysia-spec unit are still unknown, OJ claimed that the SUV can hit a combined range of up to 1,250km.

The C7 PHEV shares plenty of external aesthetic design with its petrol counterpart, including the sharknose front, hexagonal pattern on its grille, red brake callipers, and lightning bolt taillight pattern. However, the Malaysia-spec C7 PHEV is fitted with 20-inch wheels instead of 19-inch as per the petrol variant of the C7.

Inside, you can spot nubuck leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a 50W ventilated wireless charger, and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. C7 PHEV has also been fitted with a 15.6-inch infotainment screen that can be slid to the passenger side, which is unique, although this feature may have led to the absence of the glove box.

Another interesting feature that the C7 PHEV has is its 12 + 2-speaker Sony audio system. The “+ 2” is actually the 2 smaller surround speakers that are located inside the driver’s headrest.

According to the CPO, its fastest JomChargeX charger can charge a compatible 1,000V EV from 20% to 70% in as little as five minutes.

As a result, you can top up your EV as quick as fuelling up a petrol car and get back on your journey in minutes.

First JomChargeX locations at Sepang and Sunway Serene

The new JomChargeX chargers will be deployed at selected locations including highway rest and recreational areas as well as fast-food drive-thru locations.

Among the first JomChargeX locations including Sepang International Circuit and XPark Sunway Serene.

The Sepang International Circuit location has a total DC charging capacity of 360kW across six nozzles.

The two JomChargeX branded DC charging units are capable of pushing up to 240kW, while the standalone JomCharge unit pushes 120kW.

Meanwhile, XPark Sunway Serene is said to be home to the fastest DC charger in Malaysia. Recently, they have added a new DC charger capable of delivering a total of up to 480kW across two nozzles.

Both locations are currently undergoing private testing and not yet open for public use.

JomCharge says more JomChargeX locations are currently under development in Ipoh, Tapah, Penang, Yong Peng and Johor Bahru.

The map included in the announcement also indicates upcoming JomChargeX locations in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Tanjung Malim, Kerteh, Alor Setar andTaiping.

One big roadblock to EV adoption in Malaysia has always been the question: It takes 5 minutes to pump petrol, but it takes 30 minutes to charge an EV?” said EV Connection Managing Director Ir Lee Yuen How.

“The EV industry had no direct answer to that previously but now JomChargeX provides a solution to that, with charging speeds so fast that topping up an EV feels as quick and effortless as fuelling up a petrol car,” he added.

JomChargeX chargers will feature a distinctive wrapping design to differentiate them from other chargers on the network. JomCharge says users will also soon be able to identify its ultra-fast charging locations directly through the JomCharge app.

JomCharge currently operates more than 1,000 charging points throughout Malaysia. It shared that the recent expansion demonstrates how a homegrown Malaysian CPO continues to stay ahead of the global EV charging trends where ultra-fast charging is rapidly becoming a new standard.

Actual DC charging rate depends on several factors

At the time of writing, EVC has yet to reveal which EV charging location will offer the ultra-high 1,200kW DC charging output and when will it be ready for public use.

It is worth highlighting that this figure represents the charger capability and does not mean every EV plugged into a JomChargeX charger will charge at 1,200kW. You’ll need EVs with 800V or 1000V architecture to take advantage of the high-powered DC chargers. This includes the latest EV models such as the Zeekr 7X, Xpeng X9 and Denza Z9 GT.

The actual charging speeds will depend on the EV’s supported DC charging rate, current battery state of charge (SOC) and the number of EVs plugged at the site.

For example, if you’re driving a Proton e.MAS 5 that supports up to 71kW DC charging, you will only get the peak rate of 71kW even when plugged in to a 1200kW DC Charger. The EV is rated to provide 30-80% charge in 21 minutes.

Integrated directly into the app, the feature enables eligible Malaysians going for Hajj and Umrah to split the cost of their pilgrimage into monthly instalments ranging between 12 and 24 months.

How does the Umrah financing feature work?

The financing mechanism relies on a Tawarruq (Commodity Murabahah) structure to maintain full Shariah compliance.

The underlying commodity transactions are processed via AS-SIDQ, Sedania As Salam Capital’s patented digital commodity trading platform, with the overall structure endorsed by Islamic finance consultancy Masryef Advisory.

The facility is targeted at individuals and families who have the financial capacity to undertake Umrah but prefer spreading payments over time.

This structure is intended to help pilgrims manage cash flow, retain emergency savings, and protect ongoing household budgets rather than liquidating lump-sum funds.

Package coverage and repayment terms

Malaysian users can browse participating Umrah packages directly within Muslim Pro, apply digitally, and choose flexible repayment tenures from 12 to 24 months.

Early settlement options are also available in accordance with the product terms.

The financing applies to both standard and premium travel packages for individuals and families, covering core expenses such as flights, accommodation, meals, and ground transport.

Bettr employs credit risk assessment models to evaluate applicants, extending eligibility to non-traditional earners including gig workers and small business owners.

Integrating financial services into Muslim Pro

The initiative targets Malaysia’s estimated 22 million Muslim population, where the core Umrah demographic consists of individuals aged 30 to 50 supporting two- to five-person households.

Muslim Pro, which claims over 190 million downloads globally, already offers prayer tracking, full Quran audio, and NUSUK-accredited Umrah services.

The addition of Bettr’s embedded financing integrates financial planning directly into the app’s existing travel and lifestyle ecosystem.

For more information, you can visit Muslim Pro’s official website.

EVs accounted for 8.67% of Malaysia’s 80,030 total vehicle registrations for the month.

For the first seven months of 2026, Malaysia recorded 38,675 EV registrations. This represents a growth of 94.0% from 19,935 units during the same period last year.

EV growth continues to outpace Malaysia’s overall automotive market

Malaysia recorded a total of 80,030 new vehicle registrations in July 2026, up 5.77% from 75,663 units in July 2025. As shown above, EVs show the highest growth among all fuel types.

Petrol remained the dominant fuel type with 63,754 registrations, down 3.25% year-on-year. Meanwhile, petrol hybrid registrations continued to grow significantly with 5,621 units, up 127.20% from 2,474 units in July last year.

Diesel registrations declined 45.31% year-on-year to 140 units, while Green Diesel registrations fell 15.66% to 3,577 units.

For the first seven months of 2026, Malaysia recorded 489,340 vehicle registrations, up 3.57% from 472,492 units during the same period last year.

EVs accounted for 7.90% of total registrations YTD, almost double the 4.22% share recorded during the same period in 2025.

Proton e.MAS 5 dominates July 2026 EV registrations

The Proton e.MAS 5 continues to dominate Malaysia’s EV market with 2,402 registrations in July, a significant jump from 1,309 units in June.

The BYD Atto 3 took second place with 531 registrations, which is slightly ahead of the Proton e.MAS 7 with 526 units.

Tesla’s rebound continued in July, although at a slower pace. The Tesla Model Y was Malaysia’s fourth most registered EV with 470 units, down slightly from 526 units in June. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model 3 fell from 409 units in June to 135 units in July.

Rounding out the top five was the Zeekr 7X with 416 registrations, up from 371 units in June.

The Chery iCaur V23 was sixth with 258 registrations, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 251 units, Leapmotor B10 with 230 units, BYD Atto 2 with 212 units and Chery iCaur 03 with 190 units.

The Perodua QV-E also recorded its best month so far with 109 registrations in July, up from 65 units in June and 80 units in May.

In total, there are now 356 QV-E EVs registered since launch.

Proton e.MAS 5 exceeds 13,000 registrations in 2026

For the first seven months of 2026, the Proton e.MAS 5 remains Malaysia’s #1 EV by a huge margin, with 13,067 registrations. It is also currently the ninth most popular vehicle in Malaysia, behind the Honda City which recorded 14,483 registrations this year so far.

The Proton e.MAS 7 takes second place with 3,391 units, followed by the BYD Atto 3 at #3 with 2,775 units.

The Zeekr 7X ranks fourth with 2,141 registrations, while the Chery iCaur V23 rounds out the top five with 1,909 units.

The e.MAS 5 alone accounted for almost 35% of all EVs registered in Malaysia in July, while Proton’s two e.MAS models collectively recorded 2,928 units during the month.

Proton leads Malaysia’s EV brands, Tesla narrowly ahead of Zeekr YTD

When we look at the brand level, Proton recorded 2,928 EVs in July, representing more than 42% of all EV registrations for the month. BYD took second place with 1,226 units, followed by Tesla at #3 with 605 units, Zeekr at #4 with 476 units and Chery at #5 with 460 units.

For January to July 2026, Proton leads with 16,458 EV registrations, followed by BYD with 6,901 units and Chery with 3,109 units.

Tesla is at #4 with 2,567 units YTD, followed closely with Zeekr at #5 with 2,562 units.

Malaysia is on track for another record EV year, but chargers need to catch up

With 38,675 EVs registered from January to July 2026, Malaysia is only 6,138 units away from matching the 44,813 EVs registered throughout 2025. At the current pace, last year’s record could be surpassed as early as August.

However, EV charging infrastructure needs to catch up quickly with the growing number of EVs on the road, especially along highways where chargers will face greater pressure during festive and peak travel periods.

While the government is considering an EV levy to fund more chargers, the bigger problem remains. This includes slow approvals from various regulators and agencies, insufficient grid capacity and the lack of a streamlined process to get chargers turned on quickly.

As we’ve highlighted previously, some high-powered DC chargers have been installed but remained not turned on for over a year.

With EV registrations up 94% YTD, the priority should be removing these deployment bottlenecks and getting new chargers online faster.