# Malaysia's New MITI Rules Push Imported EV Prices Above RM300,000 From July 2026
*Author: Eternalgy Market Intelligence Team | Category: news | Published: Sun Jun 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)*

## English

* **MITI (Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry)** has introduced new rules effective **July 1, 2026** requiring all imported completely built-up (CBU) EVs to meet a minimum **cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value of RM200,000** (~USD$48,300) and a minimum power output of **180 kilowatts (245 hp)**
* Imported EV prices are expected to exceed **RM300,000** as the new minimum CIF threshold eliminates affordable CBU EV options from the Malaysian market
* **Vehicles already in the country, at ports, or in transit** before July 1 can continue to be sold under the previous framework until inventories are depleted, limiting immediate consumer impact
* **Locally assembled (CKD) EVs** will continue to benefit from tax exemptions until **December 31, 2027**, incentivising manufacturers to establish local assembly operations
* **BYD**, Malaysia's top foreign EV player, confirmed vehicle prices remain unchanged with existing inventory expected to last until **October or November 2026**
* Malaysia's EV registrations exceeded **25,000 units** in the first five months of 2026, almost **double year-on-year**, showing robust demand despite tighter rules
* **TA Research** analyst Angeline Chin expects the policy effects to become more visible over the next **three to six months**, particularly in the affordable CBU EV segment
* The policy supports Malaysia's **national automotive players** and localisation agenda, but could moderate EV adoption if affordable CKD options are not established before CBU supplies tighten

## 中文

* **投资、贸易与工业部（MITI）**已出台新规，自**2026年7月1日**起，所有进口全组装（CBU）电动汽车必须达到最低**到岸价（CIF）20万令吉**（约48,300美元）及最低功率**180千瓦（245马力）**
* 进口电动汽车价格预计将突破**30万令吉**，新的最低到岸价门槛将淘汰马来西亚市场上的平价CBU电动车选项
* **7月1日前已抵达马来西亚、在港口或运输途中**的车辆可继续按旧框架销售，直至库存耗尽，对消费者的即时影响有限
* **本地组装（CKD）电动汽车**将继续享受税务豁免至**2027年12月31日**，激励制造商建立本地组装业务
* **比亚迪（BYD）**作为马来西亚最大外国电动车品牌，确认现有车辆价格不变，库存预计可维持至**2026年10月至11月**
* 2026年前五个月马来西亚电动汽车注册量超过**25,000辆**，同比接近**翻倍**，显示尽管规则收紧，需求依然强劲
* **TA Research**分析师Angeline Chin预计政策效果将在未来**三至六个月**内更加明显，尤其是在平价CBU电动车细分市场
* 该政策支持马来西亚**国产汽车企业**和本地化战略，但如果CKD平价选项未能在CBU供应收紧前到位，可能会减缓电动汽车普及