We Drove the Proton eMas 7 for a Week — Here’s Our Honest Malaysia Review
Published: August 27, 2026 | By: EV Sifu Editorial Team | Category: EV Reviews
The Proton eMas 7 is the one Malaysia has been watching. A national car brand, backed by Geely’s EV platform, finally delivering a proper mid-size electric SUV — the stakes could not be higher.
We spent a full week with the eMas 7, covering KL city traffic, PLUS highway runs, and a KL-to-Ipoh round trip to give you the most honest Proton eMas 7 review Malaysia buyers actually need. Here’s everything — the good, the frustrating, and the surprising.
Proton eMas 7 Full Specs & Variants — Prices in MYR
The eMas 7 arrives in Malaysia in two primary variants for 2026, positioned squarely in the premium mid-size electric SUV segment. Both are built on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform — the same bones as the Zeekr and Lynk & Co EVs.
| Specification | eMas 7 Standard Range | eMas 7 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| OTR Price (Malaysia) | RM 149,800 | RM 179,800 |
| Battery Capacity | 66 kWh | 100 kWh |
| WLTP Range | 480 km | 650 km |
| Motor Configuration | Single Motor (RWD) | Dual Motor (AWD) |
| Power Output | 218 hp / 343 Nm | 476 hp / 686 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Max DC Fast Charging | 100 kW | 150 kW |
| AC Charging (Onboard) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Connector Type | CCS2 | CCS2 |
| Boot Space | 588 L | 588 L |
| Warranty (Battery) | 8 years / 160,000 km | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| Vehicle Warranty | 5 years / 150,000 km | 5 years / 150,000 km |
*Prices are OTR without insurance, based on Proton Malaysia’s published pricing as of August 2026. Subject to change.
Driving Experience — Does It Feel Like a National Car?
Short answer: no — and that’s a massive compliment. The eMas 7 drives with the confidence of a car that knows it doesn’t need to apologise for its origins.
We tested the Long Range AWD variant, and the punch from standstill is genuinely startling. Floor it from a traffic light in KL and the 3.9-second 0–100 km/h time is entirely believable — it slams you back with that characteristic EV urgency that never really gets old.
Refinement on the highway is where the SEA platform earns its keep. Wind noise is well-suppressed up to 110 km/h, and the suspension soaks up Malaysian tarmac — including those joyful PLUS highway expansion joints — with composure. It’s not as floaty as a Volvo EX90, but it’s far more planted than you’d expect at this price point.
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