**(From left)** Adeline Lew, Jacob Ma, Liu Xueliang, Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow, YB H’ng Mooi Lye, Jeffrey Gan and Vi Thim Juan at the official launch of BYD Mansion Macalister in George Town, Penang.

BYD Malaysia and Sime Motors are reinforcing their commitment to Malaysia’s growing electric vehicle (EV) landscape with the official launch of BYD Mansion Macalister in George Town, Penang. As the latest milestone in their expanding partnership, the new northern flagship showroom reflects the brands’ continued focus on elevating the EV ownership experience through stronger customer support, wider accessibility, and service excellence nationwide.

Located within a meticulously restored heritage building in the heart of George Town, BYD Mansion Macalister combines Penang’s rich cultural identity with modern EV innovation. Designed to be more than a conventional showroom, the facility offers consultation lounges, digital touchpoints, personalised customer spaces, an integrated service centre, and charging facilities, creating a seamless and premium environment for customers exploring BYD’s full EV lineup.

The launch ceremony was attended by Penang Chief Minister YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow and YB H’ng Mooi Lye, Penang State Executive Councillor for Local Government and Town & Country Planning. The event also marked a major milestone with the celebration of the 5,000th BYD owner in Malaysia’s northern region, highlighting rising consumer confidence in electric mobility beyond the Klang Valley.

The unveiling of a commemorative mural at the launch event, celebrating BYD’s integration of modern EV innovation with local Malaysian heritage and culture.

Supporting BYD’s long-term ambitions in Malaysia, Liu Xueliang, Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd and General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to advancing sustainable mobility through technological innovation, local talent development, and continuous investment in EV technologies tailored for the Malaysian market.

Meanwhile, Sime Motors continues strengthening customer confidence through its extensive nationwide network, which now includes over 43 showrooms and more than 25 dedicated aftersales centres. The company is also investing heavily in the training and development of local technicians, service advisors, and sales professionals to ensure Malaysian customers receive globally certified EV expertise and dependable support close to home.

In conjunction with the launch, BYD Sime Motors organised a media road trip from BYD Ara Damansara to BYD Mansion Macalister, covering approximately 360 kilometres. The journey showcased the comfort, performance, and long-distance capabilities of BYD’s electric vehicles across highways and scenic routes, reinforcing the practicality and confidence of EV ownership in Malaysia.

A celebration of the 5,000th BYD owner in the northern region, highlighting the growing consumer confidence in electric mobility beyond the Klang Valley.

As EV adoption continues to accelerate nationwide, BYD Malaysia and Sime Motors remain focused on delivering a reliable ownership ecosystem backed by strong aftersales readiness, continuous frontline training, and a 95% aftersales parts fill rate, ensuring faster service support and a smoother customer journey.

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