MAA: Nov 2025 Vehicle Sales Dip 4.6% from Oct, BEV Rush Keeps Market Strong
Even with the small drop, sales stayed strong thanks to ongoing promotions and a rush to buy fully imported battery electric vehicles (CBU BEVs) before the tax exemption ends in Dec, as announced in Budget 2026.

Compared to Nov last year, total sales were up 5.5% from 68,749 units. Passenger vehicles did well, rising 5.8% to 67,308 units, while commercial vehicles saw a small increase of 1% to 5,201 units.
From Jan to Nov, total vehicle sales reached 727,836 units, just below last year’s 736,317 units. Passenger vehicle sales held steady at 673,751 units, while commercial vehicles fell 11% to 54,085 units.
Production in Nov also saw a slight increase, with 62,829 units made, up 2% from last year. So far this year, production is at 680,173 units, down 6% from 2024.

MAA expects the momentum to continue into Dec as buyers take advantage of year-end deals and make last-minute CBU BEV purchases before the tax incentive ends.
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JPJ Running Numbers
KUALA LUMPUR
VQR1754
SELANGOR
BSN4692
JOHOR
JYT4665
PULAU PINANG
PSA6584
PERAK
APG1363
PAHANG
CFF8495
KEDAH
KGE8326
NEGERI SEMBILAN
NEJ8149
KOTA KINABALU
SJQ8651
KUCHING
QAB4273N
Last updated 22 Mar, 2026
Fuel Price
Petrol
RON 95
RM 2.59
+0.05
RON 97
RM 3.15
+0.05
RON 100
RM 5.00
VPR
RM 6.23
Diesel
EURO 5 B10
RM 3.04
+0.05
EURO 5 B7
RM 3.24
+0.05
Last updated 26 Feb, 2026
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