Kuala Lampur, July 8 -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 - The government has revised its electric vehicle (EV) import policy following the expiry of tax incentives for imported Completely Built-Up (CBU) EVs, which were introduced from 2022 until Dec 31, 2025 to encourage early adoption and support the long-term development of Malaysia's automotive ecosystem.

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin said the government had introduced new requirements, including a minimum Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of RM200,000 and a minimum motor power output of 180kW.

"These measures are not intended to increase the price floor of EV CBU vehicles. Instead, they represent a rationalisation effort and a strategic tr...