Proton eMas sells 4,340 units in September 2026, claims 46.4% of Malaysia EV market with 639 exports
By Eve
Proton eMas delivered 3,701 vehicles domestically in September 2026 and exported 639 units, bringing total September sales to 4,340 units, according to a 13 October 2026 report by paultan.org. Year to date domestic sales reached 31,104 units across nine months, giving the brand a 46.4% share of Malaysia's EV market. The eMas 5 led with 2,490 units sold in September and 20,327 year to date, while the eMas 7 PHEV and eMas 7 contributed 685 and 526 units respectively in the month.
Why it matters
A single brand capturing nearly half of a national EV market signals concentrated demand that charge point operators and grid planners must prepare to serve at scale. The sharp jump in exports, from 457 units in the first eight months to 639 in September alone, suggests Proton eMas is expanding regionally and may drive cross border charging infrastructure requirements.
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- “Proton eMas: 4,340 units sold in Sept 2026, including 639 exports – eMas 5 best-seller; top EV brand in Malaysia”
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- 13 October 2026
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