MARRYING heritage and modern mobility, BYD Malaysia and Sime Motors have opened the doors to the former’s latest centre in the country, BYD Mansion Macalister in the heart of George Town, Penang.
The meticulously restored heritage property was transformed into the brand’s northern flagship showroom, joining BYD’s nationwide network of more than 43 showrooms and over 25 dedicated aftersales centres.
Simultaneously celebrated during the opening was the 5,000th BYD owner in the northern region, reflecting the growing confidence in electric mobility beyond the borders of the Klang Valley.
BYD Mansion Macalister is located in a beautifully restored landmark and designed to be more than just any showroom. It features dedicated consultation lounges, integrated digital touchpoints and personalised customer spaces.
Beyond infrastructure, BYD Malaysia and Sime Motors continue to invest in people through ongoing training programmes for technicians, sales advisors and aftersales professionals. This ensures Malaysian customers benefit from globally certified EV expertise and high-quality support right at their doorstep.
As EV adoption continues to grow nationwide, BYD Sime Motors remains focused on delivering reliable customer care through accessible aftersales support, backed by a 95% aftersales parts fill rate to lessen downtime and smoothen the ownership experience.
The launch was graced by the presence of YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang, and YB H’ng Mooi Lye, Penang State Executive Councillor for Local Government and Town & Country Planning.
“Our commitment to Malaysia reflects BYD’s global vision of making sustainable mobility accessible to all. We continue to channel our technological innovations and research capabilities into this market because we believe in Malaysia’s electric future. Our continuous investment in upskilling local talent in EV technologies and bringing in the latest technology and products to Malaysia also demonstrates our long-term promise to the nation,” said Liu Xueliang, Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd and General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division.
