Two weeks after the preview, Proton eMas 7 has been spotted testing on public roads in Malaysia, with the national carmaker’s upcoming first electric vehicle spotted on the Karak Highway. X/Twitter user Gandum Wings through the handle @Avionalytics.
The eMas 7 was also spotted by Azlan Mahmud, as shared on the Malaysia Electric Vehicle Owners Club. Facebook page. So far, we know that the eMas 7 is closely related to the Geely Galaxy E5 that created it. Launched in China in May this year, and the E5 was designed from the outset with the goal of becoming a global model for both left- and right-hand drive markets.
Based on the specifications of the Galaxy E5 that the eMas 7 EV is based on, Proton’s upcoming EV is powered by the Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) with a cell-to-body (CTB) structure, where its battery pack consists of Aegis ‘short-tongue’ cells – form part of its structure and contribute to its torsional stiffness of 31,000 Nm per degree.
Using the E5 as a base, the eMas 7 will feature a front-wheel-drive layout with a front-mounted motor that produces 218 PS and 320 Nm of torque, and the Geely equivalent is rated for a 0-100 km/h time of 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h. In Galaxy E5 form, the EV comes in two battery specifications: a 49.52 kWh pack that offers a range of up to 440 km, and a larger 60.22 kWh pack that offers a range of up to 530 km.
In terms of physical dimensions, the eMas 7 is 4,615 mm long, 1,901 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. This makes it shorter than the Honda CR-V, but wider. Compared to the Proton X70, the eMas 7 is larger, with Proton’s internal combustion engine-powered C-segment SUV measuring 4,519 mm long and 1,831 mm wide.
Proton has also said that the eMas 7 is The first of five models built on GMA (Global Modular Architecture). In spite of announced in JuneProton’s first EV will only go on sale in Malaysia later this year, in December. At that time, the eMas 7 EV will initially be available at 29 dealerships nationwide and will share showroom space with existing Proton models.
PHOTO GALLERY: Proton eMas 7
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