It’s now official. Sime Darby Motors (SDM) will sell BYD electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia after it was announced today that both parties have signed a distributorship agreement. This comes after it was reported earlier this month that SDM was in talks with the Chinese carmaker.
Two BYD models that have been confirmed for Malaysia include the Atto 3 and e6. The former, which is also known as the Yuan Plus in China, is an all-electric crossover that features a front-mounted electric motor rated at 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque.
The Atto 3 is due to go on sale in Thailand next month and has already made its way to customers in Australia, where it is available with two BYD-developed Blade EV batteries. The first is a 49.92 kWh unit offering 345 km of range (WLTP, 410 km if NEDC), while the other is a 60.48 kWh unit rated for 420 km (WLTP, 480 km if NEDC).
The EV crossover supports AC charging (Type 2 connection) up to 7 kW as well as DC fast charging (CCS2 connection), the latter at a max of either 70 kW or 80 kW corresponding to battery capacity – the higher input allows for a 0-80% state of charge to be reached in 45 minutes.
As for the e6, it is an MPV that can already be purchased in Singapore. Currently in its second generation, the e6 features a 71.7 kWh battery that powers a front-mounted electric motor providing 95 PS (94 hp or 70 kW) and 180 Nm. The WLTC-rated city range is 522 km with the Blade battery, which can be recharged via an AC input (Type 2 connection) at a max of 6.6 kW in 12 hours, or with a DC charger (CCS2 connection) at up to 60 kW in 1.5 hours (40 kW takes 1.8 hours).
“In line with our commitment to encourage EV adoption amongst Malaysians, we are pleased to welcome BYD to our stable of world-class brands, enabling us to continue growing our EV pipeline of models,” said Andrew Basham, managing director of SDM.
“BYD is the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and this partnership will bring BYD’s expertise to the Malaysian market through a wide range of EV models. Our collaboration with BYD is one of the steps Sime Darby Motors is taking towards our aim of becoming a leader in EV. This is also aligned with the Malaysian government’s push towards low carbon mobility,” he added.
Meanwhile, Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto sales division, said, “Malaysia is a key market for our expansion, as there are vast opportunities for the EV ecosystem to grow and evolve. Given its proven track record and well-established presence in the automotive sector in the Asia Pacific region, we look forward to partnering with Sime Darby Motors to serve Malaysia’s growing EV demand.”
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Got spare part or not? LOL!
Same story these peeps give for every other brands EXCEPT Perodua. Yeah I wonder who paid them.
with sime darby, dead before arrival
Totally! I don’t know what BYD is thinking.
Dead? BMW, Mini, Jaguar, porch, Hyundai and Ford, Hyundai still here. Sime also BMW dealers in most the country in the world.
Better launch as soon as possible Jan 2022 rush for new year sales expected per month 2OK unit soldout.
Tak ada distributor lain lagi ke kat Malaysia ini?
Yes, no. All bring monopoly!
You know what will propel this brand upwards? Opening an R&D center here.. which shows long term commitment, boost up their image and telling the Malaysian public that they are in it for the long run. That really helps.
Should have taken the cue from Ford. Can pretty much confirm dead before arrival.
SDM only suck de money from public, where got services? ….got le…poor service la!
I believe this car will NOT be affordable to average Malaysian. Just look at how much they pay their Chairman, Managing Directors, Directors and Senior Management staff.
The company should release the cost of every scheduled service eg 1000km 10000km 20000km etc so that the potential customers know how much is the total cost of services and hence to decide whether to buy a petrol powered car or vice versa. To buy a car is one thing and to maintain s car in a long run is another thing.
EV service apa? Jalan saja. No need oil or filter change
DO check if ther is ANy SERVICING NEEDED !!!!! Atto 3 is Australia and NZ …. Servicng at 1k , 10k and ??? ….. Check dynostic , add wiper liquid and check tyre pressure …ONLY !!!!
I wonder…if the manufacturer can try to recharge battery as what petrol cars doing as long as they are in motions, perhaps we can gosome extra miles
Of course I believe it’s been explored before I thought of.
Naturally they have not found such technology to achieve that yet
True?
2 Words, Sime Darby.
Why people so anti sime Darby with comments like dead on arrival? Genuinely curious here.
Sime Darby sell car but service is … up to you to check on..
any BYD car show in PENANG ?
Where BYD car in PENANG ?
PENANG office ?
pulau pinang ?