Proton unveils e.MAS 5 EV, official launch set for Q4 2025
Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025
By: Chief Chapree, Malay Mail Text Size: The e.MAS will be available in two variants — the Prime model, and the Premium variant. — SoyaCincau pic KUALA LUMPUR: After months of rumour, Proton e.MAS 5 is now official and will be launched in Q4 this year. Proton has officially revealed the new EV at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 in MAEPS Serdang. However, the official unveiling today did not reveal the car's full look. Instead, the e.MAS 5 shown today is still camouflaged with a custom wrapping. As for its name, Proton said the number '5' in the e.MAS 5 name signifies the EV's compact form factor as opposed as to its older and larger SUV sibling, the e.MAS 7. At the same time, the national automaker is aiming the e.MAS 5 towards the younger crowd while e.MAS 7 is meant for families. What are the Proton e.MAS 5 specs? Unfortunately, the official specs of the EV are still a secret for the time being. That being said, we have some idea of how they going to be. This is because the e.MAS 5 is based on Geely Xingyuan, also known as the Geely Star Wish. Here are the top-line specs for the Xingyuan: Base variant: 30.1kWh LFP battery Range: ~280km (WLTP)
Output: 78hp, 130Nm Premium variant: 40.2kWh LFP battery Range: ~380km (WLTP)
Output: 114hp, 150Nm 2,650mm wheelbase 375L rear boot, expandable to 1,320Lwith seats down 70L frunk with a 25kg limit 20L centre console, 10L dash drawer, and a rear under-seat storage bin 10.25' digital instrument cluster 14.6' infotainment touchscreen with Flyme OS On a related note, Proton has previously said that the high-voltage battery for the new EV will be 'included' with the car. This is generally a light-hearted reference to Perodua's plan to introduce battery leasing for its upcoming EV. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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