Proton's e.MAS 7 EV Is A Runaway Hit In Malaysia. Will The eMAS 5 Follow Suit? - CleanTechnica

Proton’s e.MAS 7 electric vehicle (EV) has quickly become a significant success in Malaysia, marking the country’s first homegrown EV and aligning with the nation’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. Developed through a close collaboration with Geely, the e.MAS 7 is built on the Global Modular Architecture (GMA) platform and features advanced technologies such as a 12-in-1 intelligent electric propulsion system, Cell-to-Body (CTB) battery architecture, and the Aegis Short-Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The SUV delivers strong performance with 160kW power, 320Nm torque, and a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.9 seconds, while offering two battery options that provide ranges of 345 km and 410 km respectively, both supporting DC fast charging. The vehicle underwent extensive development, including over 700,000 man-hours of engineering and