Proton’s EV experiment is kicking into high gear — meet the all-new eMAS 5, the most affordable electric car you can buy in Malaysia right now. But for how long? Starting from just RM56,800 (with an RM3,000 rebate), this compact city EV proves that going electric doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, rather than forcing electric cars to outright ‘do everything’, the embracing shorter range, smaller batteries, city commuting prowess, and the affordability this format of EV affords might be key to electric mobility findings its feet with the majority of consumers. And the eMAS 5 can be the catalyst for this shift! At least here in Malaysia…. Launched less than a year after the eMAS 7, the eMAS 5 comes in Prime and Premium trims — and for an extra RM13k, the Premium brings some serious upgrades: a 40kWh battery with up to 325km of WLTP range, 116PS of power, LED headlights, stylish 16-inch alloys, and a full ADAS suite with AEB and 360-degree cameras. Whether you’re zipping through city traffic or making quick weekend runs, the eMAS 5 nails what an EV should be — compact, clever, and genuinely affordable. And it’s hopefully just the start.