KATHMANDU: Proton has started promoting its upcoming electric vehicle, e.MAS 5, through social media platforms. The company’s authorized distributor in Nepal, Jagdamba Motors, has released a teaser of the new electric hatchback.
The teaser shows the front section and a wheel design of the Proton e.MAS 5. The company has described the model as “Malaysia’s highest-selling EV now arriving in the land of the world’s highest peak.”
The Proton e.MAS 5 is an electric hatchback model. It has gained popularity in Malaysia shortly after its launch and has become one of the leading models in its segment.
Jagdamba Motors had taken selected media representatives and content creators to Malaysia in the second week of June to showcase the vehicle. The company is now preparing to start sales of the same model in Nepal.
According to company sources, sales of the Proton e.MAS 5 are expected to begin by the middle of July. The company is currently completing the required preparations.
The Proton e.MAS 5 is expected to arrive in Nepal in two variants with different battery capacities. It could feature the same 30.12 kWh and 40.16 kWh LFP battery options available in Malaysia.
The EV is expected to come with features including six airbags, a 360-degree camera, Intelligent Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), a 14.6-inch FHD display, powered tailgate, rear multi-link suspension, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The Proton e.MAS 5 will come with a rear-wheel-drive system. It uses an 11-in-1 electric motor setup, with motor output varying according to the battery version. The model is available with 58 kW and 85 kW motor options.
The company claims the e.MAS 5 can charge from 30 percent to 80 percent in 21 minutes using a DC fast charger. With a turning radius of 4.95 meters, the hatchback is designed for easier driving in urban areas.
