Date: May 9–15, 2025
Location: MAEPS, Serdang
Highlight: Proton unveils eMAS 5, the brand’s second EV and most affordable electric car yet.
🔋 Proton eMAS 5: What We Know So Far
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Positioned below the eMAS 7, the new eMAS 5 is expected to be a compact EV hatchback targeting the sub-RM100k segment.
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Based on the Geely Xingyuan, a model from Geely’s Geome (budget EV) sub-brand.
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Likely specs (from Xingyuan base):
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Motor: 79–116 PS
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Battery: 30–40 kWh LFP by CATL
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Range: Up to 410 km (CLTC)
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Top Speed: 125–135 km/h
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Size: 4,135mm (L) x 1,805mm (W), longer and wider than the Perodua Ativa
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🏭 Made in Malaysia – But Not Yet
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Proton’s new EV plant in Tanjung Malim (RM82 million investment) expected to be operational late 2025/early 2026
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Initial production capacity: 20,000 units/year, expandable to 45,000
🔄 Competition Heating Up
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Perodua eMO/EV1 – Myvi-sized, production-ready prototype expected at the show
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BYD Dolphin – Current segment leader
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TQ Wuling Bingo – Launching Q4 2025, CKD, sub-RM100k pricing
🧠 Did You Know?
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Proton’s push into EVs with eMAS is part of a broader strategy to offer affordable electric mobility while aligning with government incentives.
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eMAS 5 will be one of the first Proton EVs aimed at beating the RM100k import tax waiver ceiling for full EVs.
