Proton recently celebrated a significant milestone with the official launch of the Proton e.MAS 7 Tour at its Centre of Excellence (COE).

This journey marks the handover from Geely’s successful E5 Long Test Drive World Tour, as the baton is passed to the Proton e.MAS 7 to embark on an exciting new chapter of innovation and exploration across Malaysia.

The Proton e.MAS 7 Tour aims to engage Malaysians and provide them with a unique opportunity to experience the vehicle first hand.

The EV is set to cover well over 2,000 km across diverse terrains and landscapes ranging from coastal roads to mountainous regions, while showcasing its capabilities.

The Proton e.MAS 7 Tour will begin on 5 October 2024, navigating every state in Malaysia. Starting with Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor in the first leg, it will then move on to Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan, followed by Perak, Penang, Kedah, and Perlis.

It continues through KL and Selangor before heading to East Malaysia, starting in Sabah and concluding in Sarawak.

Zhang Qiang, Chief Executive Officer of PRO-NET noted that the goal is to provide Malaysians with an engaging experience of how the car navigates our nation’s unique road conditions and climates.

“This tour will not only celebrate our vibrant communities but also foster a deeper connection with our customers,” Zhang Qiang said.

Ahead of the official tour, the public can catch a glimpse of the Proton e.MAS 7 and the PRO-NET team in action at key locations in Putrajaya on 25 September and Shah Alam on 26 September.

The Geely E5’s 3,700 km southbound trek encountered challenging conditions due to Typhoon Yagi. As Proton e.MAS 7’s development sibling, the Geely E5 navigated floodwaters and a variety of road conditions without incident, reinforcing the reliability of its technology.

“This brand-new EV navigated tough weather, challenging road conditions, and even floodwaters. The durability, reliability, and quality of the Galaxy E5 highlight the engineering excellence behind the Proton e.MAS 7 – demonstrating how it will be a game-changer for our market,” Zhang Qiang added.

Pro-Net has revealed that the nation’s first-ever electric vehicle, the e.MAS7, is currently undergoing local road testing.

According to the company, the extensive local testing phase involves six units of the e.MAS 7, guided by expert engineers across the diverse terrains of Peninsular Malaysia.

The testing regimen includes Durability Adaptive Testing (DAT), Electrical Road Testing (ERT), Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Road Test, and Quality Reliability Test (QRT), along with ongoing enhancements to navigation systems and Digital Head Unit (DHU) and Telematic Service Provider (TSP) services.

To date, the engineers have conducted DAT simulations that replicate Malaysia’s unique environmental factors and traffic patterns, fine-tuned the in-car navigation to accurately reflect Malaysian road maps and optimised radio frequency capture for local stations focusing on rural and mountainous routes and train stations to test internet connectivity.

The electrical system is targeted to complete a 10,000 km road test during ERT, ensuring flawless integration of all electronic functions. Meanwhile, ADAS has been rigorously tested in various scenarios, including shopping mall parking lots, road forks, and elevated roads.

Pro-Net has also localised key software components, ensuring the DHU system accurately translates the original Chinese market language into Malaysian English and adapts to local settings, rather than relying on generic translations.

This collaborative effort between Proton and Geely demonstrates that the e.MAS 7 isn’t just a rebadged vehicle but one infused with true Malaysian character.

The durability tests, including rigorous troubleshooting and system checks ensure the vehicle’s resilience under local conditions.

The company said it has requested and implemented 49 additional processes and unique features from Geely to guarantee that the e.MAS 7 meets the highest standards both locally and globally.

These tests cover everything from vehicle load performance to electronic stability control and enhanced water-wading capabilities—where the e.MAS 7 exceeds the Geely Galaxy E5 with a 400 mm water depth to handle potential flooding scenarios.

The test was conducted at the proving ground in July with the specified water depth, along with a speed bump test to simulate actual Malaysian road conditions. An issue was found and corrected after the test.

Looking ahead, the e.MAS 7 will undergo ASEAN NCAP accreditation as well as QRT, the latter of which the company aims to achieve 100,000 km in acceleration, braking performance, and power consumption. Moreover, software testing is a key focus for Proton engineers.

PROTON has announced that Malaysia’s first local electric vehicle (EV) will officially be known as the Proton e.MAS 7. The electric vehicle brand was revealed last June and will be managed by Pro-Net.

The e.MAS 7 is developed based on the Global Modular Architecture (GMA) platform and has dimensions of 4,615 mm in length, 1,901 mm in width, 1,670 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,750 mm.

The GMA platform supports Cell-to-Body (CTB) architecture which enhances structural strength, increase interior space, improves stability in high-speed cornering, and overall handling.

Proton says the e.MAS 7 will feature a 12-in-1 intelligent electric propulsion system,, although specific details such as motor count and output are yet to be disclosed.

The powertrain gets its juice from Geely’s Aegis short blade battery, which is said to offer higher energy density, improved safety, and better durability.

The interior is yet to be revealed, but according to Proton, the e-MAS 7 will be equipped with the Flyme Auto Connectivity System that integrates with the local IHU system.

There’s a Telematic Service Provider that supports various advanced functions, bringing intelligent technology directly to the consumer.

At the preview, Proton reiterated that the e.MAS 7 was developed in collaboration with Geely and is not merely a rebadge of the Geely Galaxy E5, as previously assumed by many.

Over 100 Proton engineers were involved in the project. The e.MAS 7 has undergone rigorous testing, with 700,000 manhours and 10 million kilometres of testing performed to verify its durability and reliability.

Since the announcement of the e.MAS brand name and the subsequent introduction of 18 Proton e.MAS outlets in June, Pro-Net has now expanded its reach to a total of 29 outlets.

The company aims to have 25 Proton e.MAS showrooms operational before the launch of the public launch of the e.MAS 7.