The Proton e.MAS 5 is set to become Malaysia’s cheapest brand new EV when it arrives in the next couple of weeks.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might have seen online that Proton has recently announced that the order books for its upcoming e.MAS 5 is now open. And the big news is that this all-electric hatchback set to land locally with a rather attractive price tag, which apparently is set to start from just RM 60,000.
A figure that has certainly caught the attention of many, so here’s everything we know so far about this upcoming fully electric Proton hatchback.
What Is It?
Very basically, the e.MAS 5 is an all-electric hatchback. It incidentally succeeds the recently defunct Iriz as Proton’s hatchback offering.
More specifically meanwhile, the e.MAS 5 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 Proton’s new Tanjung Malim plant, alongside the similarly Geely-derived e.MAS 7 SUV.
How Big Is It?
In terms of size, the e.MAS 5 sits in roughly the same class as the Perodua Myvi. Here’s how the two stack up on paper:
| Model | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Wheelbase (mm) |
| Proton e.MAS 5 | 4,135 | 1,805 | 1,580 | 2,650 |
| Perodua Myvi | 3,895 | 1,735 | 1,515 | 2,500 |
What Variants Will Be Available At Launch?
The e.MAS 5 will be available in two variants, following the same structure as the e.MAS 7 SUV:
- Prime
- Premium
How Much Will It Cost?
The estimated pricing released alongside the booking announcement currently sees the Prime variant listed at RM 60,000, while the Premium is set to go for RM 80,000. And as with most pre-launch figures, there’s every chance that the final prices could be even lower once the car officially debuts.
At that price point, the e.MAS 5 will officially hold the title of Malaysia’s cheapest new EV. And yes, that figure includes the cost of the battery.
For a bit of perspective, the similarly sized but fully imported BYD Dolphin starts at around RM 100,000. The range-topping Perodua Myvi AV meanwhile tops out at RM 59,900.
What Are Its Tech Specs?
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:
| Specification | Prime | Premium |
| Power | 79 PS (58 kW) | 116 PS (85 kW) |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 150 Nm |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 125 km/h | 135 km/h |
| Battery Capacity | 30.12 kWh LFP | 40.16 kWh LFP |
| Range (WLTP) | 225 km | 325 km |
| DC Charging | 71 kW (30–80% in 21 mins) | 71 kW (30–80% in 21 mins) |
| AC Charging | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
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. Proton has also apparently spent some time retuning the setup from the usually soft Geely base, so it should have at least a bit of the handling magic that comes to expect from a hatchback from the roaring lion marque
Other pertinent 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.
How Practical Is It?
While the e.MAS 5 is a five-seat small hatchback, its all electric underpinnings does make it surprisingly practical. There lies a 70-litre frunk up front, while the 375-litre boot round its rump expands to 1,320 litres with the rear seats folded.
Proton also claims up to 32 individual storage compartments within the cabin, including a 20-litre cubby under the centre console and a 28-litre drawer under the rear bench, similar to what’s found in the e.MAS 7.
What Kit Is Available?
The full equipment list for the e.MAS 5 hasn’t been fully revealed just yet, but Proton has shared enough to give a rough idea of what to expect:
Exterior:
- LED headlights (Premium only)
- 15-inch steel wheels (Prime only)
- 16-inch alloy wheels (Premium only)
- Two-tone black roof (Premium only)
Interior:
- 14.6-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and integrated live charging map
- 8.8-inch fully digital driver’s display
- Two-spoke, two-tone leatherette steering wheel
- Crystal gear selector
- English and Malay voice assistant
- Flat rear passenger floor
- Six speakers (Premium only)
- Powered tailgate (Premium only)
What Safety Features Will It Have?
The Prime variant of the e.MAS 5 has been confirmed to come equipped with six airbags as standard. Stepping up to the Premium however adds a 360º surround-view camera with 3D display and a comprehensive suite of ADAS features that includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and door opening warning,
What Colours Will Be Available?
Five exterior colourways have been confirmed:
- Moonstone White
- Graphite Silver
- Slate Grey
- Marble Cream (Premium only)
- Quartz Rose (Premium only)
There are 2 interior options:
- Alabaster White (for Marble Cream & Quartz Rose Premium variants)
- Flint Grey (for Moonstone White, Graphite Silver, and Slate Grey)
When Will It Actually Arrive?
The Proton e.MAS 5 is set to be launched within the next few weeks, with customer deliveries expected to begin in November 2025.
What Is The Booking Promo?
Bookings are now open at Proton e.MAS dealerships nationwide, with a refundable RM 99 booking fee.
The first 5,000 bookings will be entitled to an exclusive launch package, which includes:
- A limited-edition e.MAS-branded Touch ‘n Go NFC card preloaded with RM 100
- A RM 500 booking rebate
