Proton e.Mas 7: Malaysia’s First EV Launched, Starting At RM109,800

There are two models, Prime and Premium, and the first 3,000 buyers are getting a RM4,000 discount.

Proton has officially launched the e.Mas 7, marking its first foray into electric vehicles after an extensive teaser campaign.

The e.Mas 7 comes in two variants: Prime and Premium. Both are equipped with a front-mounted electric motor delivering 218 PS (160 kW) and 320 Nm of torque, capable of going 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 175 km/h.

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The Prime variant features a 49.52 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from Geely’s Aegis short blade series, offering a WLTP-rated range of 345 km, while the Premium’s 60.22 kWh battery extends the range to 410 km.

Charging capabilities for both include a maximum AC charging rate of 11 kW, requiring 4.9 hours for a full charge on the Prime and 6.1 hours on the Premium.

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The Premium variant also supports up to 100 kW DC charging (80 kW for the Prime), allowing for a 30-80% state of charge in just 20 minutes. Proton claims a 10-minute charge can provide an additional 135 km of range.

Both models come with Level 2 ADAS and have earned a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.

Pricing starts at RM109,800 for the e.Mas 7 Prime, with the Premium model priced at RM123,800. An early bird discount of RM4,000 is available for the first 3,000 customers, reducing the retail prices to RM105,800 and RM119,800, respectively.

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The vehicle warranty covers six years with unlimited mileage, while the battery and EV components have an eight-year/160,000 km warranty.

Currently, the e.Mas 7 is being imported as a CBU from China, with no set timeline for local CKD assembly. Deliveries are slated to begin next year.