From RM 60k, Proton eMas 5 launched in Malaysia – Malaysia’s most affordable EV with up to 325 km range
The Proton eMas 5 has officially been launched in Malaysia, marking the most affordable EV currently available in the country. Two variants are available: the Prime, priced at RM 59,800, and the higher-spec Premium, priced at RM 72,800 (on-the-road without insurance). There’s a special launch rebate of RM 3,000, bring the prices down to RM 56,800 and RM 69,800 respectively.
Bookings can be made at any Proton eMas dealership or via the official website.
Proton eMas 5 Specs
The eMas 5 is a compact five-door hatchback powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor, available in two configurations:
- Prime: 79 PS (58 kW), 130 Nm; 30.12 kWh LFP battery; 225 km WLTP range
- Premium: 116 PS (85 kW), 150 Nm; 40.16 kWh LFP battery; 325 km WLTP range
Both support DC fast charging from 30–80% in 21 minutes (up to 71 kW) and AC charging up to 6.6 kW, with vehicle-to-load (V2L) support. Top speed is 125 km/h for the Prime and 135 km/h for the Premium. Both feature a rear-wheel-drive layout and multi-link rear suspension, uncommon in this price segment.
Built on Geely’s SEA-derived platform and closely related to the Geely Xingyuan (EX2), the eMas 5 measures 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide, 1,580 mm tall, with a 2,650 mm wheelbase, which is slightly smaller than a BYD Dolphin.
The styling stays true to the Xingyuan’s soft, rounded silhouette, with a grille-less front end, vertical chrome accents, and new C-pillar “starry” motifs that reference the car’s “Star Wish” design inspiration.
Inside, the eMas 5 features a dual-cowl dashboard design and a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen powered by Proton’s Atlas OS, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bahasa Malaysia “Hi eMas” voice control.
A separate 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster sits ahead of the driver, while the centre console houses a crystalline gear selector, twin cupholders, and minimalist climate controls.
Standard kit on the Prime includes halogen headlights, 16-inch steel wheels, manual air-conditioning, faux leather upholstery, rear air vents, and a 375-litre boot (expandable to 1,320 litres), plus 70-litre frunk.
The Premium adds:
- Full LED exterior lighting
- Two-tone roof and mirrors
- 16-inch D-pad-inspired alloy wheels
- 6-speaker audio system
- 360-degree camera
- Powered tailgate
Both variants come with six airbags, electronic stability control, and hill-hold assist, while the Premium adds an advanced driver assistance suite that includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
- Lane departure warning (LDW)
- Blind spot monitoring (BSM)
- Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)
- Door opening warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Auto high beam
Five exterior colours are available: Moonstone White, Graphite Silver, Slate Grey, plus Marble Cream and Quartz Rose exclusive to the Premium.
The eMas 5 comes with a six-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery/EV-related components warranty.
To mark the eMas 5’s launch, Proton is offering a total ownership package worth up to RM 8,000 for early customers. The package includes:
- Power Xchange – RM 2,000 rebate for de-registering a non-roadworthy vehicle
- Power Online – Five years of unlimited internet data (worth RM 1,800)
- Power Financing – Five-year loan with 1.98% interest via Proton Commerce (worth RM 1,700)
- Power Home – 7 kW home charger (worth RM 1,500)
- Power Trade-In – RM 1,000 trade-in rebate via Carsome
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