Elon Musk appears to be quietly pleased with how the Tesla Model Y performed in Malaysia last November, especially amid stiff competition from the Proton e.MAS 7 and several BYD models.
He retweeted a post by Tesla Malaysia announcing that the Model Y had been crowned the top EV in the country for November, adding a brief “Congratulations” of his own.
While it may look like a small gesture, Musk’s retweet quickly gained massive attention, racking up millions of views and reminding everyone that Malaysia is very much on Tesla’s radar.
Congratulations https://t.co/cqMxnOQwE1
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2025
Malaysia’s EV scene is charging ahead
Behind the viral retweet is a much bigger story. Malaysia’s electric vehicle adoption is accelerating at full speed.
Based on the latest Road Transport Department (JPJ) data, a record 5,417 EVs were registered in November 2025, marking a 200% year-on-year increase compared to November 2024.
EVs now make up 7% of Malaysia’s total industry volume for the month.
While the Proton e.MAS 7 has been the dominant EV for much of 2025, Tesla reclaimed the crown in November, with the Model Y emerging as the most popular EV.
