BYD Sime Motors teams up with Transport Ministry to reduce carbon emission
KUALA LUMPUR: BYD Sime Motors, distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, is partnering with the Transport Ministry (MoT) to advance the nation's low-carbon mobility agenda.
A key focus of the collaboration is reducing carbon emissions through increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Malaysia.
The partnership introduces a six-month programme called "Jom Pandu BYD Bersama MoT", supported by BYD Sime Motors' partner Gentari Sdn Bhd via Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd.
The latter has installed two EV chargers at the ministry's headquarters in Putrajaya
The partnership was launched on Wednesday by Transport Minister Loke Siew and Jeffrey Gan, Sime Motors managing director for Southeast Asia.
Through the initiative, BYD Sime Motors will loan its full EV lineup to the ministry. This includes BYD Sealion 7, Seal, Atto 3 Ultra, M6 and Dolphin.
The partnership allows the ministry's personnel to test drive these vehicles, providing them direct, practical insights into their performance, comfort and everyday convenience.
It also aims to enhance awareness of EV ownership and usability.
Gan said 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.
"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."
Beyond the product experience, the initiative marks a strategic step in creating viable pathways for EV integration within government operations, supporting the broader shift toward a sustainable and low-carbon transportation system.
BYD Sime Motors, in partnership with Gentari, has installed two 22kW AC chargers at the ministry's headquarters in Putrajaya.
The installation underscores the importance of strong public-private partnerships in building a reliable, safe, and accessible EV charging network across Malaysia.
To date, Gentari operates over 530 EV charging points nationwide, actively contributing to the national target of 10,000 public chargers by 2025, in line with the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
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