BYD and Leapmotor to Manufacture EVs in Malaysia by 2026

Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025 1:10 am ET1min read

Chinese EV giants BYD and Leapmotor are expanding in Malaysia, with BYD announcing plans for its first plant, set to open in 2026, and Leapmotor partnering with Stellantis for local assembly by year-end. BYD often sells over 1,000 EVs monthly in Malaysia, with the popular BYD Atto 3 being a top seller. The move highlights Malaysia's growing importance as an EV manufacturing hub in the region.

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