We get behind the wheel of the Proton eMas 7 twin ahead of its launch, exploring how this first Malaysian-made electric vehicle compares to existing models and what it means for the local market.
– we take the Proton eMas 7 twin for a spin ahead of Malaysia ’s first EV’s launch, electric vehicles were the preserve of a select few who could stomach the high prices for one. Fast forward to today and tax-free EVs are very much in the mainstream, with various models being sold at every price point. Buyers have taken notice – sales of EVs have
Step inside and the Galaxy E5 continues to look far more expensive than its headline-grabbing prices suggest. The minimalist horizontal dashboard – with a tall “floating” centre console that wraps around the driver – and seats are covered in white faux leather that is as plush as it looks. Other Geely-owned brands like Volvo and smart have come under fire for relegating most of their cars’ functions to the touchscreen, so it’s refreshing to see the Galaxy E5 retaining a fair amount of physical switchgear. You still have to go into the screen to tweak the air con settings , but you can at least adjust the door mirrors through a handy knob on the driver’s door, where you’ll also find switches for all four windows.
In terms of safety, the Galaxy E5 comes with the usual list of driver assists, including autonomous emergency braking, Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, blind spot monitoring, rear collision warning and park assist. This is standard fare on Proton’s Geely-based models, but the car also gets lane change assist and remote parking assist.
Still, the car got to highway speeds without much fuss, revealing one of the Galaxy E5’s strongest suits – its ride comfort. The aging track’s banked curves were far from billet smooth, with cracks and undulations on the outer lane. Even Proton’s own cars – which generally ride well – would fidget about over the uneven surface.
The trade off for all this comfort was, of course, body control. Undulations at higher speeds would cause the Galaxy E5 to bounce a little – not by nearly enough to make us carsick, but noticeable nevertheless. Occasionally, the excessively soft setup left the car incapable of responding to bumps on the road quickly enough, causing it to clatter clumsily over them and shattering the illusion of a smooth ride.
As for range, Geely claims the Galaxy E5 can travel up to 530 km on a single charge using the largest of the two available Aegis “short blade” lithium iron phosphate batteries – a 60.22 kWh pack fitted to the cars tested. This is on China’s rather lenient CLTC cycle, however, and isn’t representative of real-world use.
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