waiting for 2nd hand... maybe can get below 20k.

Not the right EV car for interstate travel.

Most likely the majority of buyers of this car would only drive it in urban city areas.

EV at the moment is not suitable for masses from lower income bracket. They still have to use petrol ICE cars.

Hence , it is dubbed first mass EV car Malaysian.

Majority of of Malaysian now owned two cars at least in the family and there are more cars than actual people in our country now, we are only second  to Japan in terms of car ownership for Asia.

Perhaps some will say, since this EV is more affordable I will switch one of those with this?

It is a freedom of choice now all Malaysian have which they did not have before

waiting for 2nd hand... maybe can get below 20k.

The previous owner will let go when the warranty ended, then the price might get below rm20k, by then the battery lifespan also short, for me ain't worth it 😛😝😛😝😛

by then i think less than 5k already 😂😂😂

Charging at home would be cheaper than charging at the kiosk.

People living in flats & low cost apartments most likely have no access to charging facilities. At least not yet

Incoming Daihatsu EV
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=5544615&hl=

commercial EV, right? different segment

U see the kayak on top?

OK Kei Car EV

And BYD has an answer to them....

at this point peroudua better get a china EV partner to help out LOL

Friend,
You are jumping all over the place.
I was replying to this comment.

Daihatsu starting to go into EV so P2 has rebadge option, no need to JV w China

You can change that, talk to expert lor

https://soyacincau.com/2025/10/14/ev-charge...nt-should-know/

Does it actually cover LOW COST flats & apartments? I don't think so

Does it actually cover LOW COST flats & apartments? I don't think so

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The Proton e.MAS 5, the second fully electrified offering from Pro-Net, is also the first EV to be priced below RM100,000 in Malaysia. — Picture courtesy of Pro-Net
The Proton e.MAS 5, the second fully electrified offering from Pro-Net, is also the first EV to be priced below RM100,000 in Malaysia. — Picture courtesy of Pro-Net
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By Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan
Thursday, 06 Nov 2025 10:09 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Despite Malaysia being a traditionally petrol-vehicles dominated car market, consumers are gradually warming up to electric vehicles (EVs) for their daily drive.


Range anxiety is easing, thanks to the increasing number of charging stations, and rising fuel cost is also driving the shift.



One problem, however, still persists. While over 70 EV models are currently sold in Malaysia, almost all of them are a luxury beyond reach for middle-income segments.

National carmaker Proton’s subsidiary, Pro-Net, is positioning its latest offering — the Proton e.MAS 5 — as the answer for cost-conscious customers.


The Proton e.MAS 5, touted to be Malaysia’s first affordable EV, is essentially the first EV to be priced below RM100,000 in the country.


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It comes in two variants: the Proton e.MAS 5 Prime (starting from RM59,800) and the Proton e.MAS 5 Premium (starting from RM72,800).

Pro-Net chief executive officer Zhang Qiang said the electric hatchback clocked 5,000 bookings in just three weeks before its official launch on October 30.


“Until now, many Malaysians viewed EVs as a premium choice, something only the rich can afford. The Proton e.MAS 5 exists to change that perception.

“By focusing on value, we’re opening the door for the middle class, young families, and professionals to join the EV movement confidently,” he told Malay Mail.

Building on e.MAS 7’s success

The e.MAS 5 is only the second fully-electric offering from Pro-Net after the Proton e.MAS 7, which was launched last year.

As of September 30, Pro-Net has sold 6,655 units of e.MAS 7 — with 6,212 sold locally and 443 exported. The vehicle is exported to Nepal, Trinidad and Tobago, Singapore, and Mauritius.

The e.MAS 7 also comes in two variants: the e.MAS 7 Prime (starting from RM105,800) and the e.MAS 7 Premium (starting from RM119,800).

It is still the best-selling EV in Malaysia for nine consecutive months, controlling 24 per cent of the EV market share.

Despite e.MAS 7’s strong performance, Zhang said Pro-Net realised that price barriers still hinder middle-income Malaysians from making the switch to EVs.

“Many consumers loved the e.MAS 7, but wished for a smaller, more affordable option. The e.MAS 5 answers that call directly.

“You could say the e.MAS 7 opened the door and the e.MAS 5 is now inviting everyone in,” he explained.


Pro-Net chief executive officer Zhang Qiang said the electric hatchback clocked 5,000 bookings in just three weeks before its official launch on October 30. — Picture courtesy of Pro-Net
Pro-Net chief executive officer Zhang Qiang said the electric hatchback clocked 5,000 bookings in just three weeks before its official launch on October 30. — Picture courtesy of Pro-Net
Going beyond ‘on-the-road’ price

In order to make it a truly affordable offering, Pro-Net has designed the e.MAS 5 to ensure consumers can scale back on the running expenses — all while enjoying the high-value innovations that are usually restricted to higher-segment cars.

“It is not about offering the lowest prices; it is about offering the best value for the money.

“We are offering multiple features that previously only existed in cars above RM100,000 price range,” Zhang said.

These features include:

rear-wheel drive and rear multi-link suspension for a more balanced driving experience and a small turning radius of 4.95m.
the EV battery by CATL with a 3+2 layered protection system for thermal safety and long-term reliability.
enhanced safety with 12 ADAS functions, G-TCS anti-skid anti-slip and six airbags.
a 14.6” FHD Display Head Unit paired with an automotive-grade processor chip for seamless performance, complemented by an 8.8” full-colour digital instrument monitor.
32 storage compartments including a large 70L trunk.
With the right setup, Zhang said charging the e.MAS 5 at home during off-peak hours can cost up to 207 per cent less than refuelling with Budi95 petrol.

Pro-Net has also reduced the number of service intervals for e.MAS 5 to just once a year, or every 20,000km since the car has fewer wear and tear parts.

To illustrate, Zhang breaks down how the e.MAS 5 compares with a similar petrol-engine hatchback over a period of 10 years;

Fuel/charging costs (for 2,000km monthly)

Charging e.MAS 5 at off-peak tariff (RM0.4183/kWh): RM12,448.80

Refuelling a comparable hatchback with Budi95 (RM1.99/litre): RM38,208.00


Servicing cost

e.MAS 5: RM2,700
Comparable hatchback: RM6737.40


Overall estimates expenditure

e.MAS 5: RM15,148.80
Comparable hatchback: RM44,945.40


“This equates to a total saving of RM29,796.60 — the price of a compact car.

“For a medium-income household, the savings can go to buying one to two tins of baby milk formula, or two to three packs of mid-range brand disposable diapers — and not to mention having extra money for weekly groceries,” Zhang explained.

The e.MAS 5 is also offered with a launch package worth up to RM8,000, which includes:

Power Xchange — Deregistration of non-roadworthy vehicle worth RM2,000

Power Online — 5-year unlimited Internet data worth RM1,800

Power Financing — 5-year loan at 1.98 per cent interest from Proton Commerce worth RM1,700

Power Home — 7kW home charger worth RM1,500
Power Trade-in — Exclusive trade-in rebate via Carsome worth RM1,000