National carmaker Proton is expecting to release its electric vehicle model in 2025, and this will be an all-new model that is co-developed by Proton and Geely, and it will not be a rebadged version of an existing model, Proton deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah has said.
The upcoming, fully electric model from this joint development may spawn both a Geely version as well as a Proton version. This has completed its design and prototype stages, and it is currently undergoing testing, Roslan said. As for the segment of the EV, “We will let you know closer to the time of its launch,” the deputy CEO said, also not revealing the upcoming model’s bodystyle.
There will likely be a staggered release of announcements regarding Proton’s EV model, and the deputy CEO cites the smart brand’s introduction as an example, where announcements were made for the start of production, opening of bookings, and the like.
In this EV model’s joint development with Geely, Proton is contributing to the model’s R&D with input for its use in the Malaysian environment, Roslan said. Given the co-development between the two companies, there could be both a Geely version as well as a Proton version, the former being for other markets.
Regardless of the brand, all versions of the upcoming co-developed EV will initially be manufactured in China because manufacturing this model in Malaysia will require new facilities, said Roslan.
“The Malaysian government wants to expedite the release of this EV model, and the government currently still offers tax exemptions on fully imported (CBU) EVs, and at the same time we are planning for CKD local assembly,” Roslan added.
On the subject of China-based EV manufacturers which are offering products that are increasingly competitively priced in Malaysia, Proton is still evaluating pricing for this upcoming EV model.
“There needs to be a balance between battery range and price. There are many aspects which need evaluation, but we will offer the model at the best possible price. Our EV will be focused on affordability as well as functionality and practicality,” the Proton deputy CEO said.
The latest news from the national carmaker comes after its CEO, Li Chunrong stated that the carmaker is set to launch its own-brand EV “very soon”, echoing what Proton chairman Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar said during the launch of the Proton S70 last November. This is a step on from its previous target of releasing its EV by 2027.
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The “magic” about china/proton ev world is that they can make instant ev cars. Unlike established car manufacturers like audi/porsche/bmw/tesla, we know they are on to something through their prototype being displayed during annual autoshow, and took them 5-6 years of development before we can see the prototype being tested on the nurburgring and black forest. They also tested their cars under severe condition in norway (freezing) and desert (hot) for hundreds of thousands km.
Must be existing model then
Mass producing SAGA EV
We like Savvy sedan EV
S670?
News that is at least 2 years late.
Please no weird designs! take inspiration from good looking cars for God’s sake.
I wish they at least keep the “continental vibe” like Proton always do but this time up to date design
Proton years of bumper tech experience surely will contribute immensely in the EV project
Nyet again. Panda vs Seagull.
Which part will Proton be developing? The grill, bumper, maybe the compass that faces Mecca?
Grill, bumper of course we will design. This time we will do more lah bro. You ingat we proton engineer apa? U ingat we minum teh hari hari kah? We put in many efforts every day 24 X 7. This time will be big involvement from our R&D engineers. We will design the fuel cap and tire cap.
If you think it is cool to mock against Islam then you should leave this country
Peppa defending Islam??? Dah lah tambi. Dulu kuat sokong Israel tapi nak pura pura defend Islam pulak lepas semua orang dah tahu niat sebenar kamu tu. Nak pura pura sokong Islam pulak sekarang ni. Dah lah bro. Kami tak bodoh. Wayang kelingtong ni dah tak laku.
Modi India kuat sokong Israel dan kuat musnahkan Masjid di India bro
may should design a compass that directs to taipei or delhi so that the long-time british waste can finally go back?
Waste Collector
Hello you forgot to mention China. They are the root of all evils producing all these infidels in Malaysia. These terrible communists poisoning our Malay leader’s mind and conspiring with them to rob our nations money. Alamah why these communists bail out our Proton ahh? Should let GOD’s will let Proton die a natural death.
I love communism. Anything India and the West hates, I know it must be good and I will support it.
Says the Dutch waste hehe #maling
U are an ass…
So a lesser version for us then
Co developed,or not..everyone knows it is a Chinanised car. Protong still has to pay royalties for their engines and gearboxes.
Right time,Proton tukarnama to Geely M Bhd.
Nothing to hide. U r just an assembler of Xi Xin Ping’s car.
Even my cucu who is internet savvy,knows P1 is plucked from insolvency to survival mode.
Better not use the recycle images of roslan, we’re bored ady. looks like he’s tired too
Well done Proton.
By the time you developed..other EV companies are already way ahead of you..lol
Autocar uk has an article about upcoming RHD market Geely Galaxy EVs
U mean to say u ask Geely don’t forget to put in Proton name as contributor when they develop new EV is it?
lol, seriously, how he get that position in Proton?
Here is few things Geely and Proton must consider for Malaysia market, must use LFP battery, range need to be at least 400km. And most important of all get your Android Auto and Apple Car Play in your car. Price below Rm100k.
Hope see proton EV using geely modular platform just like Volvo did. Of course it will be of different market segment. A challenge foresee now is will it be cost effective to keep proton competitive considering proton’s msian market size
Wishful thinking considering that none of the Geely + Proton cars x50,x70,x90 or S50 uses the Volvo platform.
The EX30 & Smart1 shares the same platform and we know how much those cost so unlikely they will be offered to Proton for Rm100k or less.
Your delusional B40s thought their progees are rebadged Volvo
Whatever Proton. Stick to the Miti deadline year-end 2025 or better close shop.
Must be the door trims by proton. Anything else from Geely. What an achievement! Proton must be proud to design the door trims for the new EVs!
We are more confident if proton rebages from geely
It will not be a rebadge of existing model, it will be a rebadge of a new model.
Raykat will say “Aaah, another grill engineering from Proton”.
baca boleh, pircaya jangan
Lembab ah bang. Bukan ape. Tapi lembab.
Oh mind blowing,as expected always late to play small role in Ev mkt,byd specially penetrate now to almost capture mkt ,and this white elephant have lousy plans for CMG yr,that time Ev tech would be at next level and this poton always late and dead at end , indirectly burden on us as we have to spoon feed it even they always show that poton as its own feet (absolute lie)
It is OK bro, I am good. With Petrol car also got issues, now want to build EV?
Well obviously since Geely only releases a battery powered car the Geometry and that car is sold in Saudi for SAR145,000 while their latest Geely Coolray/X50 (with updated 4Cyl TGDi) only cost SAR75,000 so who can afford that car even if it arrives here better get the Samrt1?
Geely Panda Knight?
Mesti mau bagi teh tarik hook banyak banyak lagi mau towing hook pasang sekali dan atas bumbung bagi roof rack dan carrier satu kali. Bateri kasi Energizer boleh consider.
What is this Roslan talking about? All Proton models are co developed with Geely. Their grille designs are state of the art, ensuring maximum airflow. Without the grille from Proton, there wont be x70, x50, x90.
dulu Proton manyak makan petrol
skarang proton manyak makan eletrik
Feel like a Sampan or feel like HANBRAKE not release?
Use iriz chassis. Small n agile n gd handling
no shame in admitting you’re just good at OEM manufacturing, Proton. Everyone knew and accepts this, even if you don’t.
Bangsat2 semua yg komen kt sini. Yes this means you. Mari bangsat bersama2.