4 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Proton launches e.MAS 7 EV in Trinidad and Tobago
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton International Sales Division (ISD) has officially introduced its first electric vehicle (EV), the Proton 7, in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the Caribbean nation as its second international market for this popular EV model.
The 7 was first launched in Malaysia in December last year and is now the third best-selling export model after the Proton Saga and Proton X50. This launch comes just three months after the vehicle's global debut in Nepal.
Supporting this expansion, Proton's official distributor, Ansa Motors Ltd, unveiled a state-of-the-art EV showroom at The City of Grand Bazaar, featuring dedicated spaces for product exploration, EV education, and specialised services to serve the growing EV customer base.
Proton ISD director Edmund Lim Meng Thong said this launch further reinforces the national carmaker's access to additional export markets such as Mauritius and Singapore later this year.
"This launch strongly reflects our commitment to leading the adoption of EVs in the nation and marks another pivotal step in our international expansion," he said in a statement.
The 7 arrives in Trinidad and Tobago following the earlier exports of the Proton X50 and Proton X90.
A total of 481 units of Proton vehicles have already been shipped to the country, which has a population of around 1.4 million.
These include 271 units of the X50, 141 of the X90, and 44 units of the Proton Saga.
The new EV quickly earned praise among Trinidadian consumers, paving the way for its introduction. Meanwhile, Ansa Motors has also invested in local infrastructure and customer support to ensure a smooth ownership experience.
The Proton 7 is available in premium specification and comes with a 5-star new car assessment programme for Southeast Asian countries' safety rating.
It accelerates from 0 to 0–100 kilometres per hour in just 7.1 seconds and features a 12-in-1 electric drive unit producing 160 kilowatts and 320 Newton-metres of torque.
Powered by a 60.22 kilowatt-hour Aegis Short Blade battery, it boasts a worldwide harmonised light vehicles test procedure rated range of 410 kilometres, making it suitable for long-distance use.
