Hybrid vehicles such as the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV are gaining traction in Malaysia, with registrations during the first nine months of the year already surpassing 2025's full-year record. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle)PETALING JAYA: Electric vehicles may be attracting much of the attention in Malaysia's automotive market, but another form of electrified motoring is enjoying a remarkable resurgence.
Hybrid vehicles, which combine conventional engines with electric technology, have already surpassed their previous annual registration record, with October to December still to be accounted for.
According to road transport department (JPJ) data, 40,181 hybrid vehicles were registered between January and September, representing an 83.1% increase over the corresponding period last year.
