Proton’s new energy vehicle subsidiary Pro-Net has announced it delivered 3,026 units of the Proton eMas 5 in January 2026, the highest for a single model in its three-year history. Cumulative sales of the eMas sub-brand hit 3,276 units as the changeover to CKD local assembly impacted sales of the larger eMas 7.
The eMas 5 didn’t just break records for Pro-Net – it’s also almost certainly captured the highest sales for an electric car in a single month in Malaysia. This will likely vault Proton above BYD to become the best-selling EV brand in January, although we’ll have to wait for full JPJ data later in the month to be sure. Incredibly, the eMas 5 is now the second best-selling Proton model, behind only the Saga.
Pro-Net also confirmed that it is extending the RM3,000 launch rebate indefinitely, effectively locking in on-the-road prices of RM56,800 for the eMas 5 Prime and RM69,800 for the eMas 5 Premium. The company said it is now working hard to fulfil its remaining orders.
“The Proton eMas 5 has exceeded every expectation since the day it was launched, and the response from Malaysians has been truly extraordinary,” said CEO Zhang Qiang. “Delivering more than 3,000 units in a single month is a milestone that underscores both the strength of our product and the growing confidence in Malaysia’s EV future. We truly appreciate all Malaysians who have placed their trust in us.”
Launched in October 2025, the eMas 5 is Proton’s entry-level electric hatchback, coming as standard with a rear-wheel-drive powertrain. The base Prime produces 79 PS (58 kW) and 130 Nm of torque and offers a WLTP range of just 225 km from its 30.12 kWh CATL LFP battery. As for the Premium, this churns out 116 PS (85 kW) and 150 Nm, while its larger 40.16 kWh battery delivers a more respectable range of 325 km.
Sales of the eMas brand are only set to grow with the launch of the eMas 7 PHEV later today. Proton’s first plug-in hybrid, estimated to be priced from RM110,000 to RM130,000, pairs a 218 PS/262 Nm electric motor with a 99 PS/125 Nm 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated engine and a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission. Total system output is 262 PS, with a choice of 18.4 kWh and 29.8 kWh Aegis short blade LFP batteries delivering a pure electric WLTP range of up to 146 km and a total range of up to 996 km.
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may i know where to service this emas5 or 7? proton service ctr or pronet? Since saga and other proton ice model sold so many, is the service ctr able to coupe with it?
How many QV-E was delivered by Perodua to customers in January 2026?
none.
Kereta Madani that’s touted as a national agenda with the PM himself claiming to be it’s global salesperson – MASSIVE FAIL of this century.
eMas 5 with not much fanfare – racing towards becoming Malaysia’s best-selling EV, besides being the most affordable EV.
What’s that again about China vendors not meeting Perodua’s high “Japanese” standards??
The eMas 5 & 7 really selling like hotcakes now. Some dealers are delivering more than 100 units in Jan with salesman delivered >20 units per month. This is like selling a Proton car in the 80s.
RIP QV-E LMAO
【AkooIm on Apr 18, 2025 at 3:09 pm
Before Perodua EV:
“Proton Emas is 2025 best selling EV”
After Perodua EV:
Proton Emas is 2026 best selling EV (RM109,800 to RM123,800 price range)】
Perodua EV still got 11 months to proved that