Just a month ago, in the first week of December 2022, Sime Darby Motors, the automotive arm of Sime Darby Berhad, and BYD launched the first BYD electric vehicle for the Malaysian passenger market, the
, the automotive arm of Sime Darby Berhad, and BYD launched the first BYD electric vehicle for the Malaysian passenger market, the BYD Atto 3. This follows Sime Darby Motors’ recent appointment as the official exclusive distributor of BYD vehicles in Malaysia. BYD has been partnering with local players in several markets as part of its aggressive overseas expansion drive.
Andrew Basham, Managing Director of Sime Darby Motors, said, “In line with our aim to be a leader in EV and with a view towards propelling Malaysia’s EV aspirations, we are excited to embark on this new chapter with BYD following our success in Singapore. With half a billion ringgit set to be invested, this will support our aggressive expansion plans for the brand here and reflects our belief in the brand’s universal appeal.
BYD says the BYD Atto 3, the first SUV built on BYD’s advanced e-platform 3.0, is specially designed as a high-performance EV, providing intelligence, efficiency, unrivalled safety, and aesthetics. Possessing excellent battery range, the BYD Atto 3 can travel up to 480 km on a single charge, allowing drivers to go further and save time on charging.
Just a month after the launch, BYD has today announced that the first 500 Atto 3s have set sail for Malaysia. BYD says this is an indication of its robust supply chain and in-house production capacity. BYD has really expanded its overseas presence by launching the ATTO 3 in several markets around the world in such a short time. Since its launch in February last year,
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