Proton’s new energy subsidiary, Pro-Net, through the Proton eMAS brand, has announced plans to localise its digital infrastructure, connected mobility services, and charging platform in line with the Government’s National Automotive Policy (NAP 2020), National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), and broader automotive localisation agenda.
The company says it is extending its localisation efforts beyond vehicle manufacturing into the digital and connectivity ecosystem that supports electrified mobility. It will invest in locally relevant connected technologies, digital infrastructure, and ecosystem partnerships aimed at making EV ownership more seamless and accessible for Malaysians.
Proton eMAS says its connected vehicle ecosystem currently supports more than 300,000 vehicles, making it what the company claims is Malaysia’s first self-developed vehicle connectivity platform. The system supports features such as remote vehicle controls, connected infotainment, charging integration, and the Proton eMAS app, with over 8 million remote EV control requests recorded to date.
The company also revealed that it has invested over RM40 million into its cloud services and connectivity platform, with all vehicle data now hosted locally at Telekom Malaysia (TM) data centres. Proton eMAS also claims to have achieved a fully local supply chain for its infotainment hardware, while its integrated charging map currently provides access to over 4,300 charging points nationwide, covering around 90% of Malaysia’s public charging network.
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Speaking on the localisation effort, Chief Executive Officer of Pro-Net, Zhang Qiang, said, “Proton eMAS is committed to building a complete connected mobility ecosystem that is designed around Malaysian drivers, Malaysian infrastructures, and Malaysian everyday needs. Localisation is not only about where our technology is hosted, but how our services are developed to make EV ownership more convenient, familiar, and relevant for Malaysians.”
“By localising our connected services and digital infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for a stronger Malaysian EV ecosystem. This allows Proton eMAS to deliver mobility solutions that are not only technologically advanced, but also practical and relevant to the way Malaysians live and drive,” Zhang added.
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