Kuala Lumpur, 15 June 2026 – BYD Sime Motors has announced that the newly launched 2026 BYD ATTO 3 has secured more than 1,000 bookings within just 10 days of its Malaysian debut, recreating the exact achievement recorded when the model first entered the market in 2022. The milestone further reinforces the ATTO 3’s position as Malaysia’s best-selling electric vehicle and highlights the growing confidence Malaysians have in EV ownership.
The achievement comes shortly after the model’s official unveiling at Sime Motors MotorExpo 2026, where Malaysia became the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to launch the updated 2026 BYD ATTO 3.
History Repeats Itself
The original BYD ATTO 3 made headlines in 2022 when it reached 1,000 bookings within its first 10 days on sale.
Now, the 2026 model has achieved the exact same feat.
To commemorate the milestone, BYD Sime Motors held a special ceremony at its BYD Bandar Utama outlet, celebrating the customer who placed the 1,000th booking.
The achievement highlights the continued popularity of the model despite significantly stronger competition in Malaysia’s EV market today.
Faster, Further, Smarter
The 2026 BYD ATTO 3 arrives with a host of significant upgrades under the theme:
“Faster, Further, Smarter”
Key improvements include:
- Rear-Wheel Drive configuration for the Premium variant
- 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 5.5 seconds
- DC fast charging capability of up to 220kW
- Driving range of up to 600km
- Enhanced intelligent driving features
- Improved safety technologies
These enhancements position the updated ATTO 3 as one of the most advanced offerings in its segment.
Still Malaysia’s EV Favourite
The latest booking success builds on an already impressive track record.
BYD ATTO 3 Malaysia Highlights
- Over 12,000 units delivered
- Malaysia’s all-time best-selling EV
- More than 1,000 bookings in 10 days (2022 launch)
- More than 1,000 bookings in 10 days (2026 facelift)
For BYD, this demonstrates that the ATTO 3 remains a key pillar of its success in Malaysia and continues to attract both first-time EV buyers and existing EV owners looking to upgrade.
BYD Sime Motors: Growing Beyond the Product
Supporting BYD’s continued growth is an expanding nationwide support network.
Current Network
- 44 sales and marketing outlets
- 25 aftersales centres
- 12 body and paint facilities
- 95% parts fill rate
The company says its growing infrastructure is aimed at delivering a premium ownership experience while supporting Malaysia’s broader transition towards electric mobility.
What BYD Says
According to Jacob Ma, Managing Director of BYD Malaysia, the response reflects changing expectations among Malaysian car buyers.
Modern consumers are increasingly seeking vehicles that combine technology, practicality and everyday usability, and the new ATTO 3 appears to be meeting those expectations.
Meanwhile, Vi Thim Juan, Managing Director of Malaysia Retail & Distribution, Sime Motors, noted that the company expects momentum to continue as more customers visit showrooms nationwide to experience the vehicle firsthand.
Why This Matters
The Malaysian EV landscape in 2026 is vastly different from when the ATTO 3 first arrived in 2022.
Back then, EV choices were relatively limited. Today, buyers can choose from a growing number of Chinese, European and national EV brands across almost every price segment.
Against that backdrop, repeating the same 1,000-booking achievement from four years ago is arguably even more impressive than the original milestone.
It shows that while the market has evolved rapidly, the BYD ATTO 3 remains one of the strongest and most recognisable EV nameplates in Malaysia.
Bottom Line
The 2026 BYD ATTO 3 has proven that lightning can strike twice. By reaching 1,000 bookings in just 10 days, it has successfully recreated the success of its original 2022 launch while entering a far more competitive EV landscape.
With more performance, faster charging, longer range and stronger brand recognition than ever before, the ATTO 3 continues to set the pace for mainstream EV adoption in Malaysia.
