Top speed 125km/h @ 225km WLTP..... ...
Or
Top speed 135km/h @ 325km WLTP.... ...

Even my 20 year old kancil travels faster and FARTHER on 1 tank than any EMAS 5.... ...

Nobody gonna buy it one lah... ....

Top speed 125km/h @ 225km WLTP..... ...
Or
Top speed 135km/h @ 325km WLTP.... ...

Even my 20 year old kancil travels faster and FARTHER on 1 tank than any EMAS 5.... ...

Nobody gonna buy it one lah... ....

Top speed 125km/h @ 225km WLTP..... ...
Or
Top speed 135km/h @ 325km WLTP.... ...

Even my 20 year old kancil travels faster and FARTHER on 1 tank than any EMAS 5.... ...

Nobody gonna buy it one lah... ....

But kancil fuel consumption more expensive then ev for sure

But kancil fuel consumption more expensive then ev for sure

Speaking of Perodua

https://soyacincau.com/2025/05/11/perodua-e...-hope-im-wrong/

December 2025 so they say...But soyacincau is sceptical

Not necessarily. Try travel from jb to Perlis and back to jb. on kancil and emas5. The cost for emas 5 will be double or triple of kancil.  Coz chaeging outside is not cheap at all.

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

“We have started to export used cars to Bangladesh and are looking into Kenya and Mozambique. Hopefully, this can reduce the oversaturated car density currently faced in Malaysia, while at the same time maintaining the TIV (total industry volume) for new cars,” said Perodua President and CEO Dato’ Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad during a press Q&A session on the sidelines of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.

Not necessarily. Try travel from jb to Perlis and back to jb. on kancil and emas5. The cost for emas 5 will be double or triple of kancil.  Coz chaeging outside is not cheap at all.

Not necessarily. Try travel from jb to Perlis and back to jb. on kancil and emas5. The cost for emas 5 will be double or triple of kancil.  Coz chaeging outside is not cheap at all.

beli sayur car .

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

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.

that mileage , really beli sayur car la . less than 5km distance .

is either charging , or on the way to charge . lol

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
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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

THIS story opens not with a car, but with a number: RM80,000.

This seems to be some sort of psychological limit for the price of Perodua's first electric vehicle and last week Proton decided to poke at this bear and announced that its next BEV offering would range between RM60,000 and RM80,000 in price.

That was the second EV bomb to detonate in as many weeks with BYD earlier deciding to start its Seal 6 at a jaw-dropping RM100,000, surely sending traditional carmakers into a tight huddle as they figure out the effect of all this.

Popular B-segment sedan models such as the Honda City, Toyota Vios and Proton S70 is suddenly coming under direct attack by a BEV that is actually cheaper than their flagship variants.

To be fair, the EV market in Malaysia is only expected to hit the inflection point sometime in 2026 as it breaches the 10 per cent mark of total vehicles sold in the country, that is if everything goes to plan.

Even BYD knows that its super attractive prices are not going to turn the industry on a dime but it will make millions think, and that is strategically very important during this period of transition.


As it stands 2025 will likely see BEVs claiming between seven and eight per cent of the market, hardly a reason for traditional carmakers to break a sweat.

Perodua is so dominant that it sells more thank half of all cars in Malaysia and their Serendah factory is on overtime every day just chasing backlogs.

But inflection points are dangerous and everyone is keeping at least one eye on the EV sales curve and another on the government's moves.

The recent reorganisation of the RON95 petrol subsidy also sent shivers down the automotive industry's spine as the gap between subsidised and unsubsidised RON95 opens up to 61 sen per litre, which should be enough to make people reconsider their car choices.

While the new fuel subsidy regime is not likely to cause a mad rush towards electric vehicles, it would certainly push fence sitters towards a transport solution that is less dependent on political considerations.

Anticipation for Proton and Perodua's first BEV was first sown some two years ago when the government announced that they expected the two local carmakers to come up with affordable electric offerings by 2025.

Proton threw the gauntlet with the e.Mas 7 but it was not the affordable EV that the government wanted to see, it was the first attempt by Proton to manage their own EV product after distributing the smart brand for Geely.

As sales of the e.Mas 7 clocked around 800 units per month, it gave Proton a better understanding of the various factors it needs to look into when offering electric vehicles, from range anxiety, service intervals and costs and just general public understanding of the technology.

When the company teased the e.Mas 5 it became clear that it is now gunning for at least double the volume of the electric SUV and the main question mark became the price.

Perodua first indicated that its first BEV offering, allegedly to be called the Q-VE will hit the markets below RM80,000 and came with a unique Battery As A Service proposition.

Industry watchers speculated that this was necessary to make the purchase price attractive and Perodua wanted to reduce buyer concern about battery life by taking ownership of the battery, leaving motorists with a simple monthly payment that gave them access to new battery should anything happen to the power source.

Just like the very idea of a battery electric vehicles, BAAS was not very well received by a market that has scant understanding of what an EV is and what it means to operate one.

Therefore Proton's announcement that it intends to play in the RM60,000 price range is certainly a major wake up call for everyone.

Geely's proficiency in tackling the automotive market in China with electric vehicles is well accepted, the original version of the e.Mas 7, called Galaxy 5 became the top seller when it was introduced and the Xinyang, which will become the e.Mas 5 is the current best selling electric vehicle in the world's largest BEV market.

When we look at the prices of these two models in their domestic market, it is clear that Proton has margin to play and the price announcement is surprising only insofar that we think it might have been able to ask for a slightly higher price for the time being.

Especially when we consider that the vehicle is rear-wheel drive and comes with expensive multi-link rear suspension. Those alone are enough to promise fun driving experience.

The shock value of the announcement must at least be designed to hook in as many bookings as possible before the car is launched mid-November.

Proton is asking a mere RM99 to place a booking and for that each person will get a touch n go card with RM100 pre-loaded. Given that an empty car is RM10, this means that Proton is offering everyone RM11 to place booking.

Negative booking fee notwithstanding, the vehicle itself offers some genuine good features as a first electric vehicle, such as good interior space, 70-litre front trunk, numerous storage cubbies within the cabin, a full suite of advanced driver assistance system and fairly decent range of between 250 and 350 kilometres.

Many first time car buyers, especially graduates entering the workforce aspire to buy the Perodua Myvi and the top spec variant can be had for a shade under RM60,000 so suddenly they have the opportunity to consider an electric vehicle that they can genuinely afford to buy.

The more sophisticated buyers may do some number crunching on energy costs and maintenance expenditure and find that the jump to electric makes more sense, especially if they will use the car mainly for commuting and occasional planned outstation jaunts.

Perodua now has to consider its pricing position carefully, with or without battery as a service.

Given that Proton has the second largest automaker in China as its partner and Perodua is left to its own devices when it comes to electric vehicles, the situation is quite challenging for the Serendah giant.

Perodua would have spent a much larger amount developing its own electric vehicle while Proton would have relied heavily on Geely's investment and paid unit amortisation costs for each unit that it wants to rebadge, exposing it to a much smaller financial risk.

This may not give Perodua too much room to drop prices but if there is anything that we know about Perodua is that it is quite meticulous with its market research and have laser focus on what its customers want.

Perodua is also known to be very cautious with pricing, always considering the maximum price that the brand can bear.

Given that it is partnering with some of the biggest EV suppliers from China, Perodua might have worked out a supply chain that contributed a lot more to the design and integration of the product than we imagine.

This is certainly true in China where OEMs seem to operated on a menu system when it comes to features and technology based on what is the lowest cost and fastest to market options that vendors can supply.

China's vendors seem to have a much faster turnaround time and are much more capable of designing complete modules than their western or even Japanese and Korean counterparts.

While Proton is targeting mid-November as its launch window for the e.Mas 5, Perodua is also expected to hit market within a few weeks of that and that gives us about six weeks of suspense before all is known.

Given the information so far, my guess is that Perodua's EV might be priced just slightly higher than Proton's because it is offering at least 400km of range from its battery which is expected to be around 50kWh.

Perodua's styling, as can be gleaned from, the display at the 2025 Malaysia Autoshow indicates that it is going after something more exciting and adventurous, which makes sense if you want to make a splash.

However it is likely that the sportier Perodua may not be as generous when it comes to interior space and practicality, which would be a break with tradition for the company.

For the Malaysian consumer, this spells good news, as we are not only getting local EV offerings at really good pricing but we are also getting variety. Best of luck to both our boys

The EV market is about to ramp up in 2026 and we are in luck.

Anyone knows which SA is the best to go with? EON? Regal motors? Wheelcorp? Peringgit?

I guess the offer is same across since it's still the "hot" period

Anyone knows which SA is the best to go with? EON? Regal motors? Wheelcorp? Peringgit?

I guess the offer is same across since it's still the "hot" period

Anyone knows which SA is the best to go with? EON? Regal motors? Wheelcorp? Peringgit?

I guess the offer is same across since it's still the "hot" period

Anyone knows which SA is the best to go with? EON? Regal motors? Wheelcorp? Peringgit?

I guess the offer is same across since it's still the "hot" period

https://soyacincau.com/2025/11/06/more-wuli...on-to-malaysia/

Wuling Bingo to be launched also by yearend

More competition is good. Price will come down

Perodua first EV has indicated price of around 80k  some source said. (Pault*n)

Officially below 90k
https://soyacincau.com/2025/11/21/peroduas-...irms-qv-e-name/

Come competition still are reluctant to engage price wars

Strange, despite the massively high booking number I never see one emas 5 on the road yet, but the new saga is starting to appear, PJ area

I think first unit just got delivered a few days ago. Pronet is extremely slow in deliveries, even though they got more than 10k bookings, I doubt they can even deliver 1k units per month at least for the first few months.

Their quota or stock comes from Geely. If big brother say you've xxx car this month means they only get xxx cars

It is not quota based, it is based on the forecasted orders placed by Pronet. Pronet's ability to do PDI, Puspakom, registration, etc is a major factor as well.

I think first unit just got delivered a few days ago. Pronet is extremely slow in deliveries, even though they got more than 10k bookings, I doubt they can even deliver 1k units per month at least for the first few months.

hearsay if u book now have to wait until Aug 2026 baru can deliver, first few batches apparently was CBU unit from China. I thought Proton has already commence CKD at their Tanjong Malim plant

lousy car

Booked mine already but told my SA, that i might be waiting for CKD and see if they add-in some of the basic creature comfort

- Electric folding side mirror
- Driver side powered seat with memory function.

Emas 7 CKD supposed to start first followed by emas 5. Don't think the CKD will come anytime soon, maybe after mid-2026 only. My colleague booked emas 5 earlier this month and was told that the waiting time is 5 months.

Read that emas 5 secured 14,000 bookings. Once Proton delivers it all in 2026 it is already the best selling EV in MY.

Read that emas 5 secured 14,000 bookings. Once Proton delivers it all in 2026 it is already the best selling EV in MY.

That's impressive, for those who mentioned this emas5 was a lousy car, they're wrong 😆💖😻🐝

The challenge will be to deliver all in 2026.
Many people booked straight away after checking it out coz the value for money is great.

Received my eMas 5 31st January, made my appointment with charger installers as soon as I could, installation date March 10th, loved the car but really more than 1 month lag time for charger to be installed? There must be a mechanism in place to book appointments with installers before delivery of car

Received my eMas 5 31st January, made my appointment with charger installers as soon as I could, installation date March 10th, loved the car but really more than 1 month lag time for charger to be installed? There must be a mechanism in place to book appointments with installers before delivery of car

Get outside wireman to install. Just show them the ST single line drawing. It contain all the specs required. Cost a lot less than rm1k.
If you're worried about warranty, new charger are around rm350-500 and can get 10m long cable. If salesman scare you about SIRIM and shit, their charger also no SIRIM 
If they scare you about support and shit, ask them what's the lead time for repairs? Some I heard kena sidai for weeks.

For kampung use, get wireman to install 32A CEE Socket, still refer back ST Spec. Back to back should be around rm400 like that. You can plug your portable charger and charge at 7kW in middle of jungle. (in my case have to limit to 20A as the voltage sag too much till less than 200V left) This is how I live with EV in Sarawak, otherwise balik kampung trip is not possible.

Great idea especially if warranty not a consideration and it's only for 2 years if I'm not mistaken
Also Proton appointed installer that i selected is more expensive, neighbour bought an Audi, installation for 3 phase charger less than mine for single phase

I have charging points at 4 locations. Car porch, House Gate, Work, and last at kampung. Altogether still cheaper than single Proton's install fee. Really easy money.

It really is no big deal if you know what you are dealing with... 6mm cable to dbbox via a 30ma/40a rcbo, with an isolator. You may just set up a commando socket at each site then your charger will be semi-portable of sort.
7kw type 2 charger is more than enough

Seen emas5 on the road, i must say it's a cute ev car, thinking to get one, so it will be my first ev car

Currently owned new facelift x50 for me and my wife owned myvi gen3, so getting emas5 as a fun car for both of us

Careful, EV is something once you try it, there is no turning back

Positive stuff i guess.. Means once try an ev car, i will stick to it due to fun and safe a lot compared to petrol cars? 😻

no need detour to petrol station... no need go oil change... etc etc

plan to get this as second ev for the kids... 

But there is schedule maintenance for ev right, i wonder what they done for each time of the service

nothing much really... check brake fluid, coolant, battery, etc...