Malaysia to tighten rules on imported EVs

Wednesday, 06 May 2026 - 15:19

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Malaysia's trade ministry ​said on Wednesday that all ‌imports of electric vehicles assembled overseas will be subject to new regulations starting ​on July 1, following the ​expiry of a special tax exemption ⁠period.

 

Imports of electric vehicles fully assembled ​overseas will be subject to a ​minimum cost, insurance and freight value of 200,000 ringgit ($50,684) and the minimum motor power ​threshold will be cut to 180 ​kW from 200 kW, the ministry said in ‌a ⁠statement.

 


The government had previously granted a full import and excise duty exemption from January 2022 to December ​2025 in ​an effort ⁠to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles.

 

The ministry said ​there will be a grace ​period ⁠so that companies could sell their remaining stock, including those at ports ⁠or ​in transit, under ​the previous terms.


-Reuters



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