Malaysia’s national carmaker Proton has fully revealed its upcoming electric hatchback, the Proton e.MAS 5 — unveiled early ahead of the official launch on 30 October 2025. As a reminder, the official price is not revealed yet, but the estimated local pricing is from RM60000 to RM80000.
Design and Colour Options
The eMas 5 skips camouflage and shows off its full body-colour styling, reminiscent of the Chinese-market Geely Xingyuan/EX2 sibling, with Proton-specific badging. Colour palette includes Moonstone White, Graphite Silver, Slate Grey — with Premium-exclusive Marble Cream and Quartz Rose.
Design touches such as a star-patterned C-pillar appliqué and “shooting star” interior illumination hint at the car’s “star wish” inspiration. Meanwhile, the eMas 5 features a modern dashboard layout with a 14.6-inch infotainment screen running on Proton’s Atlas OS inside the cabin, offering wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and voice-control in Bahasa Malaysia.
Standard kit on the entry version includes halogen headlamps, 16-inch steel wheels, manual seats and air-conditioning, while the Premium variant steps up to LED exterior lighting, six speakers, 360-degree camera and power tailgate.
Performance Specs
As a refresher, the eMas 5 is a rear-motor, single-motor electric vehicle in two variants:
- Prime: 79 PS (58 kW) + 130 Nm, 30.12 kWh LFP battery, WLTP-rated range ~225 km, top speed 125 km/h.
- Premium: 116 PS (85 kW) + 150 Nm, 40.16 kWh LFP battery, WLTP-rated range ~325 km, top speed 135 km/h. (Paul Tan's Automotive News)
In terms of charging, the premium spec supports up to 71 kW DC fast charging (30-80% in about 21 minutes) and up to 6.6 kW AC charging.
Significance for the Malaysian Market
If pricing holds as estimated, the eMas 5 would position itself as one of Malaysia’s most affordable EVs — potentially unlocking EV access for more middle-income consumers. The source speculated that the RM60000 price tag is for the base “Prime” variant, and the “Premium” long-range version could be priced at RM80000.
With over 4000 bookings already recorded ahead of launch, demand appears strong. We are just two days away from the official launch, which is on 30 October 2025. Until then, stay tuned for the official news coverage only at TechNave.com.
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