The BYD Zhengzhou, a dedicated roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vehicle carrier ship, has made its maiden voyage to Malaysia, marking a significant step in BYD’s effort to streamline electric vehicle (EV) deliveries across Southeast Asia.
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The vessel arrived at Northport, Port Klang on 6-August 2025, carrying fully-built (CBU) BYD electric vehicles set for delivery to Malaysian customers. This marks the BYD Zhengzhou’s first stop in the region before continuing to other Southeast Asian markets including the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.
The BYD Zhengzhou is capable of transporting up to 7,000 units per trip, and is the seventh ship in BYD’s growing fleet of purpose-built vehicle carriers. With this development, Malaysia has officially become a key stop in BYD’s global EV logistics network.
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By operating its own shipping fleet, BYD gains tighter control over its supply chain, ensuring faster and more stable EV deliveries — an increasingly important factor as global EV demand continues to grow.
Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Sime Motors, Southeast Asia said, “This is a significant milestone in our partnership with BYD, symbolising confidence and the growing potential of Malaysia as a vital EV hub. With the enhanced regional supply chain provided by the BYD carrier vessel, we are now assured of shorter delivery times, enabling us to provide better customer satisfaction, making this a win-win situation for all involved.”
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He added, “This also prepares us to support greater volumes ahead, as we accelerate EV adoption in Malaysia through a dynamic ecosystem that spans retail, after-sales, and customer education as we make the shift towards cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable mobility. This is just the beginning, with more breakthrough innovations and strategic developments ahead.”
“The carrier vessel plays a key role in heightening BYD’s global ambition and reinforces our ties to Malaysia which we view as instrumental to our growth in Asia Pacific. Built to enhance delivery capabilities, the BYD Zhengzhou ensures faster and more reliable deliveries directly to our customers here,” said Eagle Zhao, Managing Director of BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
“As China’s automotive exports increase, so does demand for specialised carriers. By investing in our own fleet of vessels, we’re in a more secure position to manage global demand and critical transport resources through superior delivery stability and scale,” he added.
Thanks to improved delivery logistics, BYD Malaysia and Sime Motors are able to ramp up deliveries more efficiently. Currently, BYD has over 35 outlets nationwide, with a target of 60 outlets by the end of 2026.