In a landmark demonstration of endurance and technological prowess, the Proton e.MAS 7 has completed a remarkable 10,432-kilometre journey across nine ASEAN nations, marking a pivotal moment for Malaysia’s electric vehicle industry. The ambitious journey was conducted under the ASEAN Unity Drive 2025 programme, led by the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), and concluded without a single incident, underscoring the vehicle’s resilience and reliability.
Recognised as Malaysia’s leading electric vehicle, the e.MAS 7 embarked on a 22-day expedition that spanned Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore before returning home. The expedition surpassed its original target of 9,000 kilometres by over 1,400 kilometres, affirming the e.MAS 7’s position as a benchmark in electric mobility for the region.
The journey served as a real-world test of the e.MAS 7’s endurance under Southeast Asia’s notoriously demanding road and weather conditions. The vehicle’s advanced battery system performed consistently despite long distances, tropical humidity, heat, and unpredictable terrain. Notably, the vehicle completed the entire route without encountering any battery-related faults, a testament to its engineering and safety standards.