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Source: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/vincar-distribute-protons-first-electric-vehicle-singapore?_nei=b6b75704-ecd5-4f07-9067-f06dd1f99685

MALAYSIA’S automotive maker Proton has appointed car dealer Vincar to distribute its first electric vehicle (EV) in Singapore.

The Proton e.MAS 7 is slated to launch in Singapore early next year, and Vincar said on Monday (Dec 16) that it is planning test drives for the media and public previews to coincide with its release.

It will also set up Proton e.MAS’ flagship showroom in Singapore’s Leng Kee automotive belt and oversee its after-sales services, including warranty coverage.

The Proton e.MAS 7 was launched in Malaysia on Monday, the latest entry into the local market as the country seeks to boost EV and hybrid-EV use, and gain a foothold in the global supply chain.

Proton is majority-owned by Malaysian conglomerate DRB-Hicom, with the remaining 49.9 per cent stake held by Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely.

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wah. 

It's a Geely E5 galaxy rebadged. 

Think it will sell well in malaysia given the price there. And it seems well equipped for the price. Just shorter range.

 

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Msia Boleh!

I have tried their X50 and X70, they are really nice SUV with incredible comfort and features for the money. 

Hope the emas7 do well too. 

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On 12/17/2024 at 11:22 AM, Lala81 said:

wah. 

It's a Geely E5 galaxy rebadged. 

Think it will sell well in malaysia given the price there. And it seems well equipped for the price. Just shorter range.

 

This one if the price is right, can fight atto 3, I welcome competition. hahahha. More choices, more discount for the consumers. 😄

Since it is Geely, the in car OS will be FLYME Auto. 
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/flyme-auto-the-new-kid-on-the-block-that-puts-android-and-carplay-to-shame-212714.html 

Looks impressive! 

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On 12/17/2024 at 11:22 AM, Lala81 said:

wah. 

It's a Geely E5 galaxy rebadged. 

Think it will sell well in malaysia given the price there. And it seems well equipped for the price. Just shorter range.

 

Pertrol in malaysia is a lot cheaper then SGP, because of that, their EV adoption there may not be so strong, i could be wrong.

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On 12/17/2024 at 3:24 PM, Ct3833 said:

Pertrol in malaysia is a lot cheaper then SGP, because of that, their EV adoption there may not be so strong, i could be wrong.

Perodua is No. 1 in Malaysia.  Perodua sales is equivalent to the combined sales of No.2 to No.4.

Unless Perodua launched sub-RM60k model, EV take-up will not be "strong".

For 2023, Malaysia sold approximately 17k EV. 

If EV is a brand, it will rank No.7 in Malaysia.

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Does it also share the same platform as smart one and brabus? Since these 2 also from geely

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On 12/17/2024 at 3:51 PM, Mkl22 said:

Does it also share the same platform as smart one and brabus? Since these 2 also from geely

oh yah hor. Like that zeeker also. hahahah.  😄

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On 12/17/2024 at 3:05 PM, kobayashiGT said:

This one if the price is right, can fight atto 3, I welcome competition. hahahha. More choices, more discount for the consumers. 😄

Since it is Geely, the in car OS will be FLYME Auto. 
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/flyme-auto-the-new-kid-on-the-block-that-puts-android-and-carplay-to-shame-212714.html 

Looks impressive! 

Yes, it uses Flyme OS and also Flyme  Sound 16 speakers.

https://paultan.org/2024/12/16/2025-proton-emas-7-ev-launched-rm110k-prime-rm124k-premium-410-km-6-9s-for-byd-atto-3-rival/

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On 12/17/2024 at 4:58 PM, kobayashiGT said:

oh yah hor. Like that zeeker also. hahahah.  😄

On 12/17/2024 at 3:51 PM, Mkl22 said:

Does it also share the same platform as smart one and brabus? Since these 2 also from geely

Same same but different.

This car uses a chassis that derives from pure EV 

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On 12/17/2024 at 1:37 PM, Stary said:

Msia Boleh!

I have tried their X50 and X70, they are really nice SUV with incredible comfort and features for the money. 

Hope the emas7 do well too. 

Should be Geely huat ah.

Own by Geely. Without Geely, it will still be the x own lousy proton.

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On 12/18/2024 at 8:09 AM, Tohto said:

Should be Geely huat ah.

Own by Geely. Without Geely, it will still be the x own lousy proton.

Technically majority owned by HICOM (50.1%) and Geely with 49.9%

I think it is a great strategic partnership with the platform from Geely but is tuned and tweaked by Proton for local Msia roads and Msian preferences.  

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On 12/17/2024 at 9:27 PM, Heartbreakid said:

Proton's back! That's Geely strategy to enter Asia under Proton's badge.

I think they miscalculated this strategy, at least in Singapore.

Geely's badge anytime stronger than Proton's badge in Singapore 🤣

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On 12/18/2024 at 9:31 AM, Stary said:

Technically majority owned by HICOM (50.1%) and Geely with 49.9%

I think it is a great strategic partnership with the platform from Geely but is tuned and tweaked by Proton for local Msia roads and Msian preferences.  

But other than ownership, brains and development 99.99% Geely. 
 

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On 12/18/2024 at 10:04 AM, Mkl22 said:

But other than ownership, brains and development 99.99% Geely. 
 

This one I don’t want to speculate,  but I m sure all parties involved contributed in their own ways to make a good product for the local market  

I have sat in the X50 on a long distance drive in MY  before, it is a very good comfortable compact SUV for the money. i was pretty impressed by its interior quality  and features.  NVH level was very  decent imo. It is a car that feels more expensive than it is. 

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Just need to see pricing lor. Proton in many people's minds here is cheap brand. How will they fare in high COE environment?

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