Malaysia CBU EV Rule Finalised: RM250k & 200 kW Now Apply to All New Models from Jan 1, 2026

2026/01/21
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MITI’s Jan 2 update confirms that from Jan 1, 2026, any CBU BEV not approved before Dec 31, 2025—regardless of brand presence—must retail for ≥ RM250k and deliver ≥ 200 kW (≈268 PS); models granted AP in 2023-2025 keep the RM100k floor. Import-duty exemption ended Dec 31, 2025, restoring 30% import + 10% excise duty and raising prices ~15%. CKD remains tax-free until end-2027, prompting BYD, Leapmotor, Xpeng et al. to accelerate local assembly plans, while Tesla has yet to confirm a Malaysian plant.
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