Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The Proton eMas 5 is a five-seat B-segment electric hatchback for buyers moving into EV ownership without stepping up to a larger car. It starts from RM59,800 in Prime form, with rear-wheel drive, a 30.12 kWh battery and 225 km of quoted range. The Premium brings more battery capacity, range and power.

eMas 5 in 2026 — what's new

The Mk1 eMas 5 carries into 2026 unchanged, retaining Prime and Premium versions. Both are rear-wheel-drive, five-seat electric hatchbacks, while the Prime uses a 30.12 kWh battery and the Premium a 40.16 kWh unit. The eMas 5 leads Proton’s eMas sales in July 2026 and accounts for 54% of Malaysia’s EV market in August. It is also undergoing PDRM police-car testing with free charging from Gentari.

Variants (2)

RM59,800–RM72,800 · est. from RM610/mo

Which variant to buy

Most buyers should pick the Prime at RM59,800 if 225 km of quoted range suits their daily use. The Premium costs RM72,800. Its RM13,000 gap buys a 40.16 kWh battery, 325 km of range and a 114 hp rear motor, against the Prime’s 30.12 kWh pack, 225 km and 77 hp. Pay more for the Premium when the extra 100 km of quoted range matters; both have five seats, rear-wheel drive and a single-ratio automatic.

Previous model years (2)

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Graphite Silver Metallic
  • Moonstone White Metallic
  • Slate Grey Metallic
  • Marble Cream Metallic
  • Quartz Rose Metallic

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Verdict

The eMas 5 is Malaysia’s EV sales leader, taking 54% of the market in August 2026, so its appeal is clear. The Prime starts below the RM67,800 Wuling Bingo, the cheapest named same-class rival. But the Premium costs RM5,000 more than the Bingo, while remaining below the RM100,000 Dongfeng Box and RM100,888 MG 4. The two-model range gives buyers a clear range-and-power choice.

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Proton eMas 5 sales in Malaysia

17,837 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #7 best-selling model this year. 4,770 were registered in Aug 2026, the latest month on record.

Nov 2025: 44 Dec 2025: 169 Jan 2026: 3,068 Feb 2026: 1,562 Mar 2026: 2,071 Apr 2026: 1,772 May 2026: 883 Jun 2026: 1,309 Jul 2026: 2,402 Aug 2026: 4,770 4,770 Nov 2025 Aug 2026 Full eMas 5 sales data, month by month →

Rivals to consider

same class, similar money

Proton eMas 5 FAQ

How much is the Proton eMas 5 in Malaysia?

The Proton eMas 5 Prime costs RM59,800, while the Premium costs RM72,800.

Which Proton eMas 5 variant should I buy?

Choose the Prime for the lowest entry price and 225 km of quoted range. Choose the Premium if you need 325 km of range and 114 hp; it costs RM13,000 more.

What is the Proton eMas 5 range?

The Prime has 225 km of quoted range from its 30.12 kWh battery. The Premium has 325 km from a 40.16 kWh battery.

Is the Proton eMas 5 front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?

Both Proton eMas 5 variants are rear-wheel drive and use a single-ratio automatic transmission.

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