Malaysian EV brands try to give China's BYD a run for its money

Proton and Perodua seek inroads into market dominated by foreign automakers

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The Proton e.MAS 7 has beaten models from market leader BYD in new electric vehicle registrations since January. (Photo by Norman Goh)

FUMIKA SATO

SINGAPORE -- Malaysian electric vehicles are gaining ground in their home market as local carmakers Proton Holdings and Perodua challenge top-seller BYD and Tesla with more affordable models.

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