XPENG EVs will be locally-assembled at EPMB’s plant in Melaka.
XPENG has announced a strategic partnership with EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) to launch localized production of intelligent electric vehicles (EVs) at EPMB‘s facility in Melaka, Malaysia. This collaboration marks a significant step in XPENG‘s global expansion and supports Malaysia’s vision for a green, high-tech economy.
The new partnership is designed to leverage EPMB’s extensive local manufacturing expertise and production capacity to produce advanced intelligent EVs tailored for Malaysian and broader ASEAN consumer needs. Localized production will enable XPENG to deepen its regional integration, accelerate market responsiveness, and strengthen its competitive edge in Southeast Asia.
“Establishing local production in Malaysia is a significant milestone in XPENG’s global strategy and underscores our long-term commitment to the ASEAN region,” said James Wu, Vice President XPENG. The initiative aligns with XPENG’s mission of ‘Democratizing Technology’ on a global scale by systematically introducing its intelligent innovations closer to its customers.
Synergies with Malaysia’s Manufacturing Hub
The collaboration aligns closely with the Malaysian government’s vision for a green economy and the development of high-end manufacturing capabilities. This partnership is expected to contribute to the upgrading of Malaysia’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industrial ecosystem and create skilled employment opportunities locally.
EPMB, known for its over four decades of automotive manufacturing excellence, views this alliance as combining its local insights with XPENG’s cutting-edge intelligence and electrification innovations. The Melaka facility is becoming a key hub for global automakers; EPMB recently launched Phase 2 of its Melaka manufacturing facility, increasing its annual production capacity to 30,000 units a year.
XPENG’s Global Momentum
The Malaysia production project marks XPENG’s second localized production initiative in the Asia-Pacific region and its third globally, following similar projects in Indonesia and Austria.
XPENG’s global footprint is expanding rapidly, with the company’s overseas deliveries reaching 39,773 units from January to November 2025, reflecting a 95% year-on-year increase. Its sales and service network currently spans 52 countries and regions worldwide, with 321 overseas outlets. The Malaysian operation will synergize with these existing ventures, forming an integrated ecosystem encompassing localized production, sales, charging services, and user operations to accelerate deep market penetration in the region.
