Pro-Net has announced via a social media livestream tonight that its upcoming all-electric (EV) hatchback, the Proton eMAS 5 (stylised as e.MAS 5), is now open for booking. Dubbed as “Malaysia’s first affordable EV”, the Proton eMAS 5 will be offered in two variants, Prime and Premium, with pricing estimated to range between RM60,000 to RM80,000.
Interested customers can now register their interest through the official Proton eMAS website, or make a booking directly through any of the 42 Proton e.MAS dealerships nationwide. Alternatively, book one through us (via the link here), and you could get what might just be the best deal in town, including trapo goodies, on us.
Booking fee is RM99 booking fee for the first 5,000 customers, which represents a RM500 rebate on the booking fee, and those who book their Proton eMAS 5 during this early bird period will also receive exclusive early bird perks, including a limited-edition Proton eMAS Touch ‘n Go NFC Card (preloaded with RM100).
Set to be launched by the end of the year, the new Proton eMAS 5 is essentially a rebadged version of the Geely Xingyuan, which was the best-selling EV in China for the first half of 2025. Despite its shared origins, Proton has stated that it invested over 752,000 man-hours to localise the B-segment hatchback for the Malaysian market, resulting in an upgraded chassis that is claimed to be stronger than its Chinese counterpart.
On the outside, the Proton eMAS 5 looks almost identical to its Geely sibling, distinguished primarily by the Proton roundel on the front and the ‘PROTON’ script across the tailgate.
Measuring 4,135 mm in length, 1,805 mm in width, and 1,580 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm, the eMAS 5 is a larger car than the recently discontinued Proton Iriz and will serve as the new core hatchback model in Proton’s lineup.
Inside, the cabin is dominated by a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, running on Proton’s Atlas Auto operating system. Unlike its Geely counterpart, which features a cityscape ambient lighting design on the passenger-side trim, the Proton eMAS 5 omits this for a simpler, non-illuminated pattern.
While the preview model was shown off with a white-and-blue two-tone upholstery, it has now been confirmed that a darker option will also be offered.
For storage, the interior features 32 individual compartments, including a 20-litre space under the rear bench, a 70-litre frunk, and a 375-litre boot that expands to 1,320 litres with the rear seats folded.
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The Proton eMAS 5 will be offered in two variants, although the national carmaker has only revealed specifications for the higher-end Premium variant for now. It’s powered by a rear-mounted electric motor producing 116 hp (85 kW) and 150 Nm, which enables the eMAS 5 Premium to accelerate from 0-50 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Complementing that is a 40.16 kWh CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, offering a range of up to 325 km (WLTP).
Charging is supported at up to 6.6 kW AC and 71 kW DC, with the latter enabling a 30-80% top-up in just 21 minutes. It is expected that the base ‘Prime’ variant will be equipped with a smaller 30.12 kWh battery, offering around 250 km of range along with slightly lower outputs.
Based on information shared during the official media preview, the Premium variant of the eMAS 5 will be equipped with six airbags, a 360-degree surround-view monitor with a 3D display, and a comprehensive suite of ADAS features. These include adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and door opening warning.
The Proton eMAS 5 will be locally assembled (CKD) at Proton’s new EV factory in Tanjung Malim, although it’s expected the first batch of vehicles will still be imported directly from China. With just two months left in 2025, the race is now on to see which national carmaker will claim the crown for Malaysia’s first affordable EV under RM100,000: will it be the Proton eMAS 5, or Perodua’s upcoming rival?
Deliveries for the Proton eMAS 5 will begin in November this year.
