Proton e.MAS 5 EV Charts 1,607 Bookings in 24 Hours

The upcoming Proton e.MAS 5 EV has already charted 1,607 bookings within 24 hours of its booking commencement.

Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) today announced that the upcoming Proton e.MAS 5 EV has achieved 1,607 bookings within 24 hours of its booking commencement on Oct 4, 2025.

With an estimated starting price between RM60,000 and RM80,000, the e.MAS 5 could possibly become Malaysia's first ‘true’ affordable EV, as reflected in the positive reception during the booking announcement.

Said positive reception towards Proton’s second EV model is then followed by a first-of-its-kind livestream organised by PRO-NET for the e.MAS 5 Open for Booking announcement, which was simultaneously broadcast through multiple social media channels and platforms.

Initially previewed back in Aug this year, the e.MAS 5 underpins the Geely Geome Xingyuan EV hatch, which was crowned as the best-selling passenger car model in China for the first half of 2025.

As detailed prior, wo variants of the e.MAS 5 will be available, with the entry-level Prime packing a 30.12 kWh LFP battery pack with a 250 km WLTP range, followed by the up-specced Premium with a larger 40.16 kWh LFP battery plus a longer 325 km WLTP range.

Charging-wise, both variants of the e.MAS 5 can accommodate both 6.6 kW AC and up to 71 kW DC charging inputs, with the latter promising 30-80% re-charges in just 21 minutes.

Although it is touted as a B-segment EV hatch, the e.MAS 5 offers a C-segment-like interior space brimming with modern amenities. Key highlights include a 14.6-inch central infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an integrated live charging map, an 8.8-inch digital metre cluster, a 360-degree camera system, a standard 375-litre boot space expandable to 1,320 litres, a 70-litre frunk, and a host of ADAS functions.

Those who are interested in the new Proton e.MAS 5 can still place their bookings through the official Proton e.MAS website or any of the 43 Proton e.MAS authorised dealerships nationwide. The first 5,000 customers who booked the EV hatch are entitled to a limited-edition Proton e.MAS Touch ‘n Go NFC Card preloaded with RM100, as well as a RM500 rebate on the booking fee.