Proton eMas 5 Prime vs Premium
Verdict
The Proton eMas 5 Premium asks RM72,800 against RM59,800 for the Proton eMas 5 Prime, so the RM13,000 gap is not just garnish. It buys a larger 40.2 kWh battery instead of 30.1 kWh, 325 km of range instead of 225 km, 114 hp instead of 77 hp, and auto emergency braking. The Prime keeps the same 5-seat body, 375-litre boot, rear-wheel drive layout and six airbags, so it still makes sense if your daily mileage is predictable. But the Premium is the easier EV to live with.
Pick the Proton eMas 5 Prime if RM59,800 is the hard ceiling and 225 km of EV range is enough for your routine.
Pick the Proton eMas 5 Premium if you can pay RM13,000 more for 325 km of range, 114 hp and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: Proton eMas 5 Prime RM59,800; Proton eMas 5 Premium RM72,800
- Power: Proton eMas 5 Prime 77 hp; Proton eMas 5 Premium 114 hp
- Battery: Proton eMas 5 Prime 30.1 kWh; Proton eMas 5 Premium 40.2 kWh
- EV range: Proton eMas 5 Prime 225 km; Proton eMas 5 Premium 325 km
- Top speed: Proton eMas 5 Prime 125 km/h; Proton eMas 5 Premium 135 km/h
- Road tax: Proton eMas 5 Prime RM30/year; Proton eMas 5 Premium RM60/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 59,800✓ | RM 72,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 77 hp | 114 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 125 km/h | 135 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 30.1 kWh | 40.2 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 225 km | 325 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,135 mm | 4,135 mm |
| Width | 1,805 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 375 L | 375 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 30✓ | RM 60 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Prime
- Lower purchase price
- Same 375-litre boot as the Premium
- Six airbags as standard
- Shorter 225 km EV range
- Lower 77 hp output
- No auto emergency braking listed
Premium
- Longer 325 km EV range
- Stronger 114 hp motor
- Gets auto emergency braking
- Costs RM13,000 more
- Road tax is RM60/year versus RM30/year
- No extra boot space or cabin seats
Prime vs Premium FAQ
Is the Proton eMas 5 Prime or Proton eMas 5 Premium better?
The Proton eMas 5 Premium is better on paper: it has 325 km range, 114 hp and auto emergency braking. The Proton eMas 5 Prime is the budget pick if 225 km is enough.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 5 Premium costs RM13,000 more. The Proton eMas 5 Prime is RM59,800, while the Proton eMas 5 Premium is RM72,800.
Does the Proton eMas 5 Premium have more space than the Proton eMas 5 Prime?
No. Both are B-segment hatchbacks with five seats, a 2,650 mm wheelbase and 375 litres of boot space.