BYD Sime Motors & Ministry Of Transport Launch EV Experience Programme To Promote Low-Carbon Mobility

In a move to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards sustainable transport, BYD Sime Motors, the official distributor of BYD electric vehicles in Malaysia, has partnered with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and reduce carbon emissions.

The collaboration, officially launched at the MOT headquarters in Putrajaya, introduces a 6-month EV experience programme called “Jom Pandu BYD Bersama MOT”, aimed at showcasing the benefits of EVs to government personnel. The initiative is supported by Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Gentari Sdn Bhd, which has also installed 2 22 kW AC EV chargers at MOT’s premises.

Under the programme, MOT officers will have access to BYD’s latest range of EVs, including the BYD Sealion 7, BYD Seal, BYD Atto 3 Ultra, BYD M6, and BYD Dolphin. The initiative is designed to give users firsthand experience of EV driving, focusing on practicality, comfort, and performance. to further reinforce confidence in electric mobility.

“BYD Sime Motors is proud to be at the forefront of this initiative in leading Malaysia’s transition to electric mobility together with the Ministry of Transport. We remain focused on our goal of supporting the Ministry’s carbon emissions reduction efforts. Through this immersive experience, we hope to encourage greater adoption of electric vehicles, not only by the public but also within government mobility use,” said Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Sime Motors.

The partnership goes beyond test drives. It marks a strategic initiative to integrate EVs into government operations. It also complements the broader National Energy Transition Roadmap, which targets the installation of 10,000 public EV chargers by 2025. Gentari, a key partner in this effort, currently operates over 530 charging points nationwide, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s EV infrastructure growth.

This joint effort underlines the vital role of public-private collaboration in building a more sustainable transport ecosystem, aligning with Malaysia’s low-carbon mobility goals.