After a ten-year hiatus, Malaysia’s state-owned automobile manufacturer Proton is returning to Singapore with its inaugural electric vehicle, expected to have a starting price of approximately S$174,000 (US$134,000).
The model, e.MAS 7, was showcased at The Car Expo 2025 held in the city-state over the weekend, Malaysian newspaper
The Star
reported.
There are two versions available: Prime and Premium. Both include a top-notch 12-in-1 electric propulsion system along with an Aegis short blade battery.
Proton has announced that the car will be released in Singapore as part of a limited Founders Edition, aligning with the country’s efforts towards more sustainable transportation options.
It noted that
EV adoption in the city-state
has been rising steadily, with market share growing from 12% in 2022 to 18% in 2023 and expected to hit 55% by 2027.
The e.MAS 7 might hit Singapore dealerships as soon as this August, reports a local news website.
Mothership
.
Vincar, the local dealership appointed as Proton’s official distributor, plans to launch a flagship showroom in the Leng Kee automotive district.
Although Proton hasn’t officially disclosed pricing for Singapore yet, the car news site Paul Tan projected that the e.MAS 7 might begin at approximately S$174,000.
In Malaysia, the model starts at RM105,800 (approximately US$32,400) for the Prime version and goes up to RM119,800 for the Premium edition. During the initial four months of 2025, it claimed the title as the nation’s top-selling electric vehicle.
Proton cars were last available for sale in Singapore in 2014 via its branch until the Chinese car manufacturer Geely took a stake in the firm and overhauled the brand’s range of products, as reported.
The Straits Times
.
Geely likewise has ownership of multiple additional automobile brands.
Singapore
including Lotus, Polestar, Volvo, and Zeekr.
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