Proton e.MAS 7 Premium vs Proton e.MAS 5 Premium: charging cost, time & specs in Malaysia
A side-by-side comparison of the Proton e.MAS 7 Premium and Proton e.MAS 5 Premium for buyers in Malaysia: battery, charging speed, realistic range and what each costs to charge at home and at a public DC station.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Proton e.MAS 7 Premium | Proton e.MAS 5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 60.22 kWh | 40.92 kWh |
| DC fast-charge power (peak) | 100 kW | 60 kW |
| Real 10–80% DC time | 25 minutes | 29 minutes |
| AC charge power (onboard) | 11 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Manufacturer-claimed range | 410 km (WLTP) | 380 km (WLTP) |
| Realistic range estimate | 349 km | 323 km |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
10–80% times without a measured figure are estimates assuming constant charging power.
Charging cost comparison
| Scenario | Proton e.MAS 7 Premium | Proton e.MAS 5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| At home (AC) 20% → 80% | RM 16.05 | RM 10.91 |
| Public DC 20% → 80% | RM 50.58 | RM 34.37 |
What the numbers say
- Faster to 80%: Proton e.MAS 7 Premium (about 3 minutes sooner).
- Goes further on a charge: Proton e.MAS 7 Premium (about 26 km more, realistic).
- Cheaper to charge at home: Proton e.MAS 5 Premium (saves about RM 5.14).
- Cheaper at a public DC charger: Proton e.MAS 5 Premium (saves about RM 16.21).
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to charge, the Proton e.MAS 7 Premium or the Proton e.MAS 5 Premium?
- At a public DC charger (20–80%), the Proton e.MAS 5 Premium is the cheaper of the two at about RM 34.37.
Which charges faster, the Proton e.MAS 7 Premium or the Proton e.MAS 5 Premium?
- The Proton e.MAS 7 Premium reaches 80% sooner, taking about 22 minutes on DC fast charging.
What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?
- EV (electric vehicle) is an umbrella term for any vehicle driven by an electric motor. A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is a fully electric car powered entirely by its battery and charged from the electricity grid, with no petrol engine — this is the type this calculator is built for. A PHEV (plug-in hybrid) pairs a petrol engine with a battery you can charge from the grid. An HEV is an ordinary hybrid that can't be plugged in; its battery recharges itself while you drive. There are also FCEVs, which run on hydrogen fuel cells. This calculator is for cars you charge from the grid (BEVs, and PHEVs in electric mode), so ordinary hybrids like the BYD M6 DM or Nissan Kicks e-Power aren't included.