KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has announced that the special exemption period for importing electric vehicles (EVs) in Completely Built-Up (CBU).
Form ended on Dec 31, 2025, with policies reverting to existing regulations. However, companies are allowed to continue selling remaining stock.
Including units in transit or at ports, under previous exemption terms until fully cleared. Starting July 1, 2026, all EV CBU imports will be subject to two key conditions.
A minimum Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of RM200,000, and a revised minimum motor power requirement of 180kW, down from 200kW.
The policy adjustment, communicated to franchise AP holders in April, aims to ensure a balanced and transparent automotive ecosystem/
While supporting industry growth and safeguarding consumer and national economic interests.
