Kathmandu: The Proton e.MAS 5 accounted for nearly half of Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) registrations in October 2026, recording 2,262 units and securing a 49.3% market share despite a slowdown in overall EV sales.
Malaysia registered 4,592 EVs during the month, down 23.8% from September and marking the lowest monthly total since February. Against this backdrop, the e.MAS 5 maintained a clear lead, while the Proton e.MAS 7 recorded an additional 554 registrations. Together, the two models accounted for 61.3% of the country’s total EV registrations.
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Meanwhile, hybrid vehicles recorded 5,023 registrations, surpassing fully electric vehicles for only the second time this year. This highlights the changing dynamics of Malaysia’s electrified vehicle market as different powertrain options continue to attract consumers.
The e.MAS 5’s strong performance in Malaysia adds to Proton’s growing presence in the electric mobility segment. In Nepal, the model is introduced by Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd., part of the Shanker Group and the authorized distributor of Proton vehicles. Through its expanding portfolio, Jagdamba Motors is bringing Proton’s electric mobility offerings to Nepali consumers, contributing to the country’s evolving automotive landscape.
Available in Prime and Premium variants, the Proton e.MAS 5 features Nepal’s first Rear-Wheel-Drive layout in compact electric SUV segment, 4.95 m narrow turning radius, Rear Multi-link suspension, 85kW Motor Power, 40kWh CATL LFP Battery, Vehicle-to-load capacity. It’s equipped with a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. In addition, its 70-liter front trunk (frunk), expandable 375-liter rear luggage space, and 32 storage compartments provide exceptional practical utility. The e.MAS 5 is available in Nepal with price starting at Rs. 32.99 lakhs.
The Proton e.MAS 7 is available in Prime and Premium variants, featuring AEGIS Short Blade Battery technology with up to 410 km of WLTP range, a 12-in-1 integrated motor, and DC fast charging. It also comes equipped with a 15.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen, a 16-speaker Flyme sound system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Head-Up Display (HUD), and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality. The e.MAS 7 is available in Nepal with price starting at Rs. 49.99 lakhs.