BYD Seal becomes first EV to win Overall Malaysia Car of the Year Award


The BYD Seal Premium Extended Range has made history by becoming the first EV to win the Overall Car of the Year award at the Malaysia Car of the Year Awards 2024 (MCOTY).
In addition to this top accolade, the Seal Premium Extended Range also triumphed in the Sedan Below RM200,000 and xEV (RM150,000-RM300,000) categories, while the Seal Performance AWD won the Sedan (RM200,000-RM300,000) category.
Moreover, the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Malaysia, BYD Sime Motors, emerged as the biggest winner of the night by sweeping a total of four awards.
Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Southeast Asia for Sime Motors, emphasised that the recognition reflects the continued leadership of Sime Motors in the EV market.
“These accolades reflect the trust in BYD’s offerings, supported by Sime Motors’ extensive network, exceptional service centres and outstanding after sales service across the nation,” he said.
The MCOTY is an esteemed recognition that highlights excellence in the automotive sector, celebrating achievements in innovation, sustainability and excellence.
The criteria for the awards are meticulous, evaluating vehicles across various factors such as design, safety, performance, energy efficiency and value for money. The judging panel comprised automotive industry professionals, experts and media representatives, ensuring a transparent and comprehensive evaluation process.

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