Proton eMas 5 Tested: Is This the Best Family EV Under RM150k in Malaysia?
Published: 1 May 2026 | By EV Sifu | Category: EV Reviews
The Proton eMas 5 is the homegrown EV that Malaysia has been waiting for — a properly specced family SUV wearing a national badge and priced to compete in the increasingly crowded sub-RM150k EV segment. But does it actually deliver in the real world, on Malaysian roads, in Malaysian heat?
We spent two weeks with the eMas 5, logging highway kilometres between KL and Ipoh, grinding through KL rush-hour traffic, and yes, sweating through a few public charging sessions. Here is our full, honest Proton eMas 5 review Malaysia verdict.
Proton eMas 5 Full Specifications
The eMas 5 is built on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform — the same bones underpinning the Volvo EX30 and Zeekr X. That is a very solid starting point for a car wearing a Proton badge.
Proton offers two variants for Malaysia: the Standard Range and the Extended Range. The specs below reflect the Extended Range variant, which is the one most buyers should consider.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Variant (Extended Range) | Proton eMas 5 Extended Range |
| Price (OTR, peninsular Malaysia) | From RM129,800 (Standard) / RM149,800 (Extended) |
| Battery Capacity | 66 kWh (Extended Range) |
| CLTC Range | 530 km |
| Motor Output | Single rear motor, 200 kW (268 hp) |
| Torque | 343 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h |
| AC Charging | 11 kW (Type 2, 3-phase) |
| DC Fast Charging | Up to 150 kW |
| DC Charge Time (10–80%) | Approximately 30 minutes |
| Boot Space | 579 litres (rear) + 26 litres (frunk) |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm |
| ADAS | Level 2 (ACC, LKA, AEB, BSM, RCTA) |
| Warranty | 5 years vehicle / 8 years battery |
| V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) | Yes, 2.2 kW output |
*Prices are OTR without insurance, peninsular Malaysia. Verify with your nearest Proton dealer as prices may be updated.
Driving Impressions: How Does It Feel on Malaysian Roads?
The eMas 5 drives with a confidence that feels a class above its price tag. From the moment you pull out of a parking lot in KL, the instant torque delivery is smooth, linear, and never startling — ideal for the stop-start rhythm of DUKE Highway during peak hours.
Steering feel is on the lighter side in Comfort mode, which suits Malaysian town driving well. Switch to Sport mode and the weighting firms up noticeably, making the eMas 5 feel more planted and responsive when you’re hustling on federal roads.
The SEA platform shines in ride quality. Malaysian roads are no