Reported on May 14, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and April 2025. 
BYD led the market with 3,207 units registered, followed by Proton with 2,537 units of the eMas 7. Tesla came in third with 735 units, ahead of BMW with

Announced on May 8, 2025, Proton captivated visitors at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025) with a vibrant showcase themed “Inspiring Connections.”
Taking center stage was the public debut of Proton’s second all-electric vehicle, ahead of its official launch later this year. The new compact EV hatchback, named the

Announced on May 6, 2025, Proton, Malaysia achieved a notable sales increase in April 2025, reaching 12,692 units (domestic and export), marking a 14.7% YoY rise and securing a market share of 20.8%. This performance stands out despite a slower overall automotive market. Proton maintained its 2nd-place position in Ma

Announced on May 3, 2025, Proton returned to the Singaporean market after more than a decade, unveiling its first EV model, the e.MAS 7, at The Car Expo 2025.
The launch marks a new partnership with the authorized distributor VINCAR Group, which will oversee Proton’s EV retail operations under the e.MAS brand, offeri

Announced on April 23, 2025, MCE Holdings Berhad (MCE) has secured a series of new contracts through its subsidiaries, with a combined value of approximately MYR 120.67 million. These wins further strengthen MCE’s position as a trusted supplier of automotive electronics and mechatronic components to leading automaker

Reported on April 7, 2025, Proton Malaysia revealed that it is studying the development of its next EV model, following the positive reception of the eMas 7. 
The new EV is being evaluated for price, practicality, and range, with a focus on offering an affordable option for young families to encourage EV adoption. Wh

Announced on April 9, 2025, Proton, Malaysia, closed Q1/2025 with 13,918 vehicles sold in March, marking a 23.9% increase MoM and a 9.6% increase YoY. As a result, the market share for group sales (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS) is forecast to be 19.4%.
In the first 3 months of 2025, Proton’s total sales reac

Reported on April 6, 2025, Proton’s Deputy CEO highlighted that the ongoing price war among Chinese car brands is negatively impacting Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem — from OEMs with manufacturing plants to local vendors and distributors who have traditionally supplied vehicle components and parts.
This situation ha

Announced on April 8, 2025, PRO-NET, Proton’s EV subsidiary, delivered 1,853 Proton e.MAS 7 units in Q1/2025, with 797 units in March alone. The model holds a projected 30% YTD market share, making it Malaysia’s No. 1 EV model.
Malaysian EV owners now have access to over 2,300 public charging points, operated by majo

On March 22, PROTON announced its entry into Nepal’s electric vehicle (EV) market through its international sales division (ISD) with the launch of the Proton e.MAS 7. Built on the Global Modular Architecture platform, the vehicle features a 12-in-1 intelligent electric propulsion system, Cell-to-Body battery archite

Announced on March 7, 2025, Proton, Malaysia recorded total February sales of 11,232 vehicles from its various business units (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS). This marked an increase of over 13% MoM and an estimated market share of 17.2%.
The Saga continued to lead sales of all Proton models, with 5,024 units

On February 26, Ezz Elarab Group launched the first locally assembled Proton model, the Proton Saga, in Egypt, under the ESAF (Ezz Elarab El Sewedy Automotive Factories) joint venture. The vehicle is priced at EGP 629,900, a reduction of EGP 120,000 compared to the imported version.
The vehicle is powered by a 4 cyli

Announced on February 18, 2025, Peps-JV (M) Sdn Bhd (PJM) has entered into a joint venture agreement (JVA) with Sanly (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (SANLY) to set up Peps Sanly JV Sdn Bhd.
This newly incorporated JV company is established for the purposes of manufacturing, distribution, import/export of automotive parts compone

Reported on February 12, 2025, the data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia in January 2025. 
BYD topped the list with 505 units registered, followed by Proton with 421 units of the eMas 7. Third is BMW with 230 units, followed by Zeekr (101 uni

Reported on February 12, 2025, the latest data shared by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia in January 2025. 
Launched in December 2024, the Proton eMas 7 topped the list with 421 units registered. According to Proton, current bookings have exceeded 4,000

Announced on February 12, 2025, Proton, Malaysia closed January 2025 with sales of 9,914 vehicles (domestic + export + Proton e.MAS + smart cars), lower than 12,882 units (ICE cars only) recorded in January 2024. The drop was in line with the industry downturn.
Based on the estimated TIV figure, Proton’s market share

On February 7, 2025, Proton held the commencement of construction ceremony for the “Proton Electric Vehicle” factory, situated at its Tanjung Malim base, Malaysia.
This MYR 82 million plant is scheduled to be completed by 2025. Its initial annual capacity is 20,000 units (Phase I).
According to Proton, the new plant

Reported on January 23, 2025, Proton has confirmed the launches of at least 3 new models in 2025, including AMA model, GMA models, and X/S series models.
For the GMA, Proton has plans for both eMas 5 and eMas 3. The eMas 7 PHEV is also a possible choice. The AMA reportedly refers to the next-generation Proton Saga, a

Announced on January 6, 2025, Proton, Malaysia closed 2024 with sales of 152,352 vehicles (domestic and export) (down 1.5% YoY), claiming second place in the sales ranking table. In the month of December alone, 14,601 units were sold in December, a 19.7% increase MoM and a 14.9% growth YoY. Proton’s market share for

Reported on January 5, 2025, the Malaysia-based Proton confirmed that the brand’s second BEV model will be launched in 2025. This was unveiled by Proton CEO at the opening ceremony of Proton eMas Petaling Jaya showroom.
While further details are yet to be announced, Proton’s 2nd EV model following the China-made eMas