PRO-NET, the subsidiary responsible for Proton’s electric vehicle operations, has announced major progress in its EV rollout. The Proton e.MAS 5, introduced as Malaysia’s first affordable EV, has attracted more than 10,000 bookings nationwide since order intake began. The response highlights growing consumer confidence in local EV offerings and marks a key step forward in […]
After much anticipation, Proton finally launched the e.MAS 5 today and announced the price of its second EV which is as mentioned below: The e.Mas 5 is essentially Malaysia’s version of the Geely Geome Xingyuan, also known as the “Star Wish” in China — a subcompact hatchback first introduced in late 2024. Under Proton’s stewardship, […]
Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton, has announced that the newly introduced Proton e.MAS 5 has garnered an impressive 1,607 bookings within the first 24 hours of its order books opening on 4 October 2025. The strong response followed a nationwide livestream event to mark the model’s “Open […]
Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), the wholly owned subsidiary of Proton, has officially opened bookings for the all-new Proton e.MAS 5. Introduced through a livestream event on 4 October 2025, the model is set to become Malaysia’s most affordable electric vehicle, with an estimated price ranging from RM60,000 to RM80,000. The launch event, […]
Proton has officially expanded into its third international market with the launch of its first electric vehicle (EV), the Proton e.MAS 7, in Singapore earlier this week. The debut is particularly meaningful, as it also marks the brand’s return to the city-state after an absence of 11 years. The launch was attended by top executives […]
Malaysia’s journey into the electric vehicle (EV) era has just shifted into high gear with the official launch of Proton’s brand-new EV assembly plant in Tanjung Malim by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently. This milestone is not just about building cars — it’s about shaping Malaysia’s future in sustainable mobility. That being said, […]
PRO-NET, the distributor of Proton e.MAS and smart Malaysia vehicles, has officially handed over a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) in support of the government’s Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB) 2021–2030. The initiative underlines PRO-NET’s role in promoting sustainable transportation and Malaysia’s goal of achieving 15% electrified vehicle adoption […]
All set to be launched in October 2025, smart Malaysia recently allowed us to have a closer look at the smart #5 at its outlet in Glenmarie, giving us a glimpse at what looks like the final version which will be sold in Malaysia. Bigger, more advanced, and more versatile than its siblings, the #1 […]
PROTON’s dedicated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility at the Tanjung Malim automotive hub is on track for completion, with mass production set to commence in September. Despite breaking ground only in February this year, construction has already reached 90.4% completion, with equipment installation at 83.5%. Overall progress now stands at 86.9%, underscoring the speed and […]
Following its first public appearance at this year’s Malaysia Auto Show, Proton recently allowed members of the press to have a closer look at the Proton e.Mas 5, its second battery-electric model, which is expected to be launched in October 2025. While very little was revealed at the MAS 2025, the national carmaker shared quite […]
