The Proton e.MAS 5 Is Now Malaysia’s Cheapest New EV

The new all-electric Proton e.MAS 5 officially debuts with a Myvi-rivalling price of just RM 56,800. 

We’ve all seen that tantalising teaser price, and quite a few have already placed an order for one.But the time has finally come for Proton to launch its e.MAS 5, and it arrives wearing a RM 56,800 price tag that is even lower than what was previously estimated!

Now it is worth noting here is that the RM 56,800 price applies to the entry-level Prime variant, which (to put it kindly) comes with a more modest kit list. The better-equipped Premium version meanwhile sits a fair bit higher RM 69,800, but yet this steeper price still keeps the e.MAS 5 comfortably in the lead as Malaysia’s most affordable brand-new EV.

Also worth pointing out here is that these prices already include a RM 3,000 exclusive launch rebate, valid until 31st December 2025. For the time being too, only the Premium variant will be available, with the Prime set to follow later on.

Still, to sweeten the deal, Proton is offering special ownership packages worth up to RM8,000 in conjunction with the e.MAS 5’s launch:

• Power Xchange – RM 2,000 rebate for deregistering a non-roadworthy vehicle
• Power Online – Five years of unlimited in-car data (worth RM 1,800)
• Power Financing – Five-year loan at 1.99% interest from Proton Commerce
• Power Home – Complimentary 7kW home charger (worth RM 1,500)
• Power Trade-In – RM 1,500 trade-in rebate via Carsome

Now for a little bit more on the e.MAS 5, this all-electric Proton is to be a localised version of the Geely Xingyuan (which just so happens to be one of China’s best-selling EVs in the first half of 2025). The model will be locally assembled at the Malaysian marque’s new Tanjung Malim plant, alongside the similarly Geely-derived e.MAS 7 SUV.

In terms of size, the e.MAS 5 roughly comparable to a Perodua Myvi, Here’s how the two stack up on paper:

Continuing on the practicality front, this small hatchback offers a relatively spacious 375-litre boot that expands to 1,320 litres with the rear seats folded. It is complemented by a 70-litre frunk and a total of 32 storage compartments throughout the cabin, including a 20-litre cubby beneath the centre console and a 28-litre drawer under the rear bench.

Both Prime and Premium variants of the e.MAS 5 will be rear-wheel drive, powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor (making it the first-ever rear-wheel drive Proton). The Premium variant gets the larger battery and more powerful motor, as detailed below:

Due to its rear drive layout, the e.MAS 5 rides on a multi-link rear suspension setup, instead of the usual torsion beam found in most cars within its segment. Other pertinent technical figures that Proton have since touted was for the e.MAS 5 to feature a 4.95-metre turning circle, as well as a 36.9-metre braking distance from 100 km/h to 0 km/h.

Standard equipment for the Prime variant includes:

Exterior:

• Halogen headlights with follow-me-home function
• 15-inch steel wheels with hub caps

Interior:

• 14.6-inch central touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus live charging map integration
• English and Malay voice assistant
• 8.8-inch digital driver’s display
• 4 speakers
• Leatherette seats (manual adjustment)
• Single-zone air-conditioning with rear vents
• 1 Type-A + 1 Type-C USB port

Technology & Safety:

• Keyless entry
• Six airbags (front, side and curtain)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Traction control
• Auto hold
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Passive cruise control
• Rear parking sensors and camera
• Blind spot monitoring (BSM)
• Lane change warning (LCW)
• Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)
• Rear collision warning (RCW)
• Door opening warning (DOW)

The Premium variant adds:

Exterior:

• LED headlights
• Automatic headlights with Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC)
• 16-inch “D-pad” alloy wheels
• Two-tone black roof

Interior:

• 6 speakers
• Two-tone leatherette steering wheel
• 2 Type-A + 1 Type-C USB ports
• Powered tailgate

Technology & Safety:

• 360-degree surround camera with 3D display
• Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
• Automatic emergency braking (AEB)
• Forward collision warning (FCW)
• Emergency brake assist (EBA)
• Lane departure warning (LDW)
• Traffic sign recognition (TSR)

Five exterior colours are offered: Moonstone White, Graphite Silver, Slate Grey, Marble Cream and Quartz Rose, with the latter two exclusive to the Premium variant. All cars feature Flint Grey upholstery, while Premium versions in Marble Cream or Quartz Rose gain an Alabaster White cabin.

Every Proton e.MAS 5 is backed by a six-year, unlimited mileage vehicle warranty, and an eight-year or 160,000 km battery warranty covering the powertrain and related components.