Proton eMas 5 pulls clear, sells nearly 5X more than second place
The Proton eMas 5 has solidified its position as Malaysia's best-selling electric vehicle, with July 2026 registrations reaching 2,402 units. This figure represents nearly five times the sales of the second-place BYD Atto 3, reflecting a significant shift in the local EV market.
Why it matters
The rapid adoption of the eMas 5 highlights the growing competitiveness of domestic EV brands against international manufacturers in Southeast Asia.
The Proton eMas 5 is not just Malaysia’s best-selling EV, it is now pulling clear of the field entirely. According to the latest EV registration data from the road transport department (JPJ) for July 2026, 2,402 units of the eMas 5 were registered last month, its best month yet and enough to make it the sixth best-selling vehicle in the country overall, EVs and combustion cars combined. That is nearly five times the tally of the second-placed EV. The BYD Atto 3 takes second with 531 units as deliveries of the updated model continue, edging out Proton’s other electric model, the eMas 7 , which is third with 526 units. The Tesla Model Y is fourth with 470 units and the Zeekr 7X fifth with 416 units. The big mover of the month is iCaur, which puts two models in the top 10.
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