10,600 Malaysians Get MARiiCAS EV Bike Rebates

More than 10,600 Malaysians have purchased electric motorcycles with RM2,400 rebates under the MARiiCAS scheme, as MITI eyes an extension under Budget 2026.

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Malaysia’s push toward cleaner, greener transport is gaining traction, with more than 10,600 Malaysians having successfully purchased electric motorcycles under the Electric Motorcycle Usage Incentive Scheme (MARiiCAS) as of October 8.

According to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), this achievement represents 87.2% of the programme’s target group. Each approved applicant received a RM2,400 rebate, amounting to a total allocation of RM26.1 million to date.

The scheme, introduced under Budget 2024 and extended into 2025, has seen rapid growth in adoption. In 2024, manufacturers offered 19 electric motorcycle models to 3,582 successful applicants. For 2025, up to September 1, the number of available models rose to 28, with 7,018 Malaysians completing their purchases. MITI described the nearly 100% jump in participation as a clear sign of increasing public interest in sustainable mobility.

The government is now considering a proposal to extend MARiiCAS under Budget 2026, which could further accelerate the shift toward electric two-wheelers.

In a written response to Member of Parliament Pang Hok Liong, MITI explained that MARiiCAS aims to assist Malaysians earning below RM120,000 annually, including students and retirees with valid motorcycle licences. Applicants must register a MARiiCAS account before applying for their purchase.

Most applicants successfully received their rebates, but some were disqualified for exceeding the income limit or lacking valid motorcycle licences.

With a total target of 12,155 recipients and an overall budget allocation of RM29.17 million, MARiiCAS continues to play a central role in Malaysia’s ongoing transition toward cleaner transport, supporting both affordability and environmental responsibility on the road.