KUALA LUMPUR: Three Proton e.MAS vehicles were handed over recently to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), supporting the organisation’s evaluation of the usability and suitability of electrified vehicles across different fleet and operational requirements.
The handover, held at the PDRM Headquarters in Bukit Aman, was represented by Proton deputy CEO Datuk Abdul Rashid Musa who handed over the cars to PDRM Logistics and Technology Department director CP Datuk Redzuan Abd Hamid.
The three cars comprise the Proton e.MAS 5 Premium, e.MAS 7 Premium and e.MAS 7 PHEV (plug-in hybrid) Premium Plus.
The evaluation will cover aspects including drivability, practicality and charging requirements, providing PDRM with practical insights into how electrified vehicles may fit its fleet needs.
To support the evaluation, Gentari will also provide free charging for all three Proton e.MAS vehicles throughout the evaluation period.
Abdul Rashid said, “This evaluation with PDRM is a good opportunity for us to put our e.MAS vehicles into a real-world environment and allow the team to experience them beyond a conventional test drive."
"With the e.MAS 5, e.MAS 7 and e.MAS 7 PHEV, PDRM can experience different electrified powertrain options and assess how they perform and fit into their operational requirements," he added.
For PDRM, the evaluation provides an opportunity for its officers to gain practical experience with different electrified vehicle technologies while gathering feedback from their usage of the vehicles.
The insights gathered will support PDRM in understanding how EV and PHEV technology may fit into its fleet requirements.
Looking ahead, Proton e.MAS vehicles could potentially support PDRM’s routine operational duties, including crime-prevention patrols, subject to the outcome of the evaluation and future government considerations.
The evaluation also comes amid growing interest among government ministries and agencies in exploring electric and electrified vehicles as part of their future mobility considerations.
