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The Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Proton e.MAS 7 becomes Malaysia's fastest-selling EV, 3,632 units sold as at May 31
PETALING JAYA: As the Proton brand marks its first anniversary, Proton Holdings Bhd subsidiary Pro-Net reported that 7 continues to be the No. 1 electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia, with 3,632 units sold as at May 31 – comprising 3,399 units locally and 233 exported. Achieving this milestone within just five months since deliveries began in January, the 7 has come Malaysia's fastest-selling EV. This achievement comes just one year after the launch of the Proton brand. Unveiled in June 12, 2024, the brand introduced its flagship model, the 7, on Dec 16, 2024, which has since emerged as a frontrunner in Malaysia's fast-evolving EV segment. Despite pricing pressures across the EV market, the 7 continues to perform strongly, signalling a clear reflection of the trust Malaysians place in the Proton brand and its commitment to quality. 'This strong show of support from Malaysians is incredibly encouraging. It validates our strategy, strengthens belief in the Proton brand, and reaffirms the value of investing in home-grown innovation,' said Pro-Net CEO Zhang Qiang. 'The 7's success is a strong indicator of where the market is heading and we're proud to be leading that charge.' More than just selling cars, Pro-Net is also actively expanding the ecosystem that removes barriers to everyday EV adoption and a better ownership experience. In just one year, Proton has included more than 2,500 public charging points in the Integrated Live Charging Map inside the 7 and in the app, offering a coverage of over 90% nationwide. To support EV customers nationwide, 44 Proton dealerships have been appointed, with 32 already operational. The brand has also expanded its after-sales footprint with six more 3S centres opening soon, adding to the 24 3S centres that have been servicing customers. 'We are deeply grateful to all Malaysians who have supported Proton from the very beginning,' said Zhang. 'Your enthusiasm, trust, and belief in our vision have made this journey possible. As we look ahead, we remain committed to making electric mobility more accessible, more reliable, and more Malaysian than ever. The future is electric, and it's proudly ours to build together.' As part of the Proton First Anniversary celebration, the Peace of Mind Campaign offers existing owners a complimentary 32-point vehicle inspection, covering key areas such as brake pads, battery, electronic systems, lighting, tires, wipers and air conditioning. The campaign also includes a free software inspection. Thie initiative runs from June 1, to July 1.
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Proton to launch second EV model in Q4
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) is set to launch its newest electric vehicle (EV) model called 5 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Pro-Net chief branding officer Salawati Mohd Yusoff said the latest EV differs from its first model, the 7, in terms of segment as the former EV is a compact sport utility vehicle (C-SUV), while the 5 falls under the B-segment hatchback category. "Thus, in terms of size, the 5 is much more compact than the We will be offering five different colour options for this model. "In terms of pricing, we cannot reveal it just yet, but our models are generally priced above RM100,000. We hope to position the price of the newest EV slightly better and more affordable," she told Bernama at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 on Thursday. The 5 will be available in two variants - the Prime model with a range of 345 kilometres (km), and the Premium variant, offering a range of up to 410km. Pro-Net is confident that the latest EV will be well received in the market, given the encouraging response to its first EV model, as Malaysians have shown growing interest and openness towards switching to EVs. To date, a total of 2,700 units of 7 have been sold since its initial launch in December last year, Salawati said.
Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Proton unveils e.MAS 5 EV, official launch set for Q4 2025
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 By: Chief Chapree, Malay Mail Text Size: The will be available in two variants — the Prime model, and the Premium variant. — SoyaCincau pic KUALA LUMPUR: After months of rumour, Proton 5 is now official and will be launched in Q4 this year. Proton has officially revealed the new EV at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 in MAEPS Serdang. However, the official unveiling today did not reveal the car's full look. Instead, the 5 shown today is still camouflaged with a custom wrapping. As for its name, Proton said the number '5' in the 5 name signifies the EV's compact form factor as opposed as to its older and larger SUV sibling, the 7. At the same time, the national automaker is aiming the 5 towards the younger crowd while 7 is meant for families. What are the Proton 5 specs? Unfortunately, the official specs of the EV are still a secret for the time being. That being said, we have some idea of how they going to be. This is because the 5 is based on Geely Xingyuan, also known as the Geely Star Wish. Here are the top-line specs for the Xingyuan: Base variant: 30.1kWh LFP battery Range: ~280km (WLTP) Output: 78hp, 130Nm Premium variant: 40.2kWh LFP battery Range: ~380km (WLTP) Output: 114hp, 150Nm 2,650mm wheelbase 375L rear boot, expandable to 1,320Lwith seats down 70L frunk with a 25kg limit 20L centre console, 10L dash drawer, and a rear under-seat storage bin 10.25' digital instrument cluster 14.6' infotainment touchscreen with Flyme OS On a related note, Proton has previously said that the high-voltage battery for the new EV will be 'included' with the car. This is generally a light-hearted reference to Perodua's plan to introduce battery leasing for its upcoming EV. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Proton to launch e.MAS 5 EV in Q4 2025 with five colour options
SERDANG: Proton Holdings Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (Pro-Net), is set to launch its newest electric vehicle (EV) model, the 5, in the fourth quarter of 2025. Pro-Net chief branding officer Salawati Mohd Yusoff said the latest EV is in a different segment than its first model, the 7. The 7 is a compact sport utility vehicle (C-SUV), while the 5 falls under the B-segment hatchback category. "In terms of size, the 5 is much more compact than the and we will be offering five different colour options for this model. "In terms of pricing, we cannot reveal it just yet, but our models are generally priced above RM100,000. "We hope to position the price of the newest EV slightly better and more affordable," she told Bernama at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 here on Thursday (May 8). Salawati added that the will be available in two variants - the Prime model, with a range of 345km, and the Premium variant, offering a range of up to 410km. She said the company is confident that its latest EV will be well-received, given the encouraging response to the 7 as Malaysians have shown growing interest and openness towards switching to EVs. To date, a total of 2,700 units of the 7 have been sold since its launch in December 2024, she said. Held for the third consecutive year, MAS 2025 featured 200 exhibitors and more than 500 vehicles. – Bernama
Malay Mail
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Pro-Net teams up with four charge point operators to expand EV charging access for apartment and condo residents
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Staying in high-rise residential buildings shouldn't be a barrier to own an EV. More condominium and apartment residents can enjoy convenient and cheaper access to EV charging as Pro-Net has signed a collaboration agreement with four top Charge Point Operators (CPO) in the country. With its collaboration with Charge+, ChargeSini, RExharge and Charge N Go, Pro-Net aims to strengthen the national EV ecosystem and to support the increasing number of Proton and smart owners. Pro-Net provides and Smart owners access to 1,053 EV charge points at condominiums and apartments At the moment, Proton and Smart customers can conveniently charge their EVs at 320 condominiums and apartments nationwide, and this includes its existing partnership with EV Connection (EVC) in December 2024. In total, Pro-Net now lists a total of 1,053 charging points at high-rise residential buildings across Malaysia. Pro-Net added that these initiatives contribute to Malaysia's 90 per cent coverage milestone for public charging needs, which compliments the current network of 2,500 public charging points nationwide. In addition, Pro-Net aims to make EV ownership easier and more affordable by working directly with the four CPOs to install chargers at residential condominiums and apartments. Singapore-based Charge+ is installing chargers at 18 condominium locations while Time's Charge N Go is installing chargers at 93 condominium locations. Meanwhile, ChargeSini is the largest player by coverage with over 1,010 charge points nationwide and it is expanding its charger installation to cover 204 condominium locations. RExharge is also supporting the partnership with charging solutions backed by more than 1,000 residential projects and more than 100 EV chargers, and they will be installing chargers at 5 condominium locations. As the public charging network continues to grow, home EV charging is still the cheapest option but it is often limited to residents of landed property. The initiative aims to provide Proton and Smart owners access to charge at their condo at lower rates than typical public chargers, with the aim of reducing the cost of owning an EV. Special rate for Proton and Smart Owners To celebrate the collaboration, Pro-Net is offering a limited-time promo where Proton and Smart owners can enjoy discounted rate for EV charging at participating condominium charging points provided by each CPO. Each partner CPO will offer customised promotional pricing from RM0.75 per kWh as listed below: Charge+ – AC Charging from RM0.75/kWh ChargeSini – AC Charging from RM0.84/kWh, DC Charging from RM1.11/kWh RExharge – AC Charging from RM0.75/kWh, DC Charging from RM0.99/kWh Charge N Go – AC Charging from RM0.75/kWh To enjoy these rates, you'll need to activate and pay for EV charging via the Proton app which has built-in EV charging integration with live map for each CPO's charging platform. With this offer, Pro-Net says EV users can expect monthly savings of up to RM200, compared to public charging. — SoyaCincau
