PORT LOUIS, Mauritius: The Proton e.MAS 7 has been launched in Mauritius, and the island nation is the fourth international market to receive Proton's first EV (electric vehicle).
The e.MAS 7 is already Proton’s third most popular export model, behind the Saga and X50.
Held in Port Louis, the launch event was officiated by Proton International Corp Sdn Bhd (PICSB) CEO Edmund Lim Meng Thong and witnessed by Mauritius Transportation Minister Osman Mahomed and Proton Mauritius CEO Ally Dusmohamud, representing the Autonexx Group.
The occasion also marked the delivery of units to the first 10 customers in Mauritius.
With over 35 years of experience in the Mauritian automotive industry, Autonexx has been a trusted partner in strengthening Proton’s brand presence and customer confidence on the island.
Proton Mauritius is introducing an early-bird promotion for the first 30 customers.
The e.MAS 7 Prime is priced at 1,690,000 Rupee (RM156,898) on the road (excluding insurance) and includes a free wallbox charger and free e.motion card.
The Premium variant, priced at 1,850,000 Rupee (RM171,752) on the road (excluding insurance), comes with a free wallbox charger, free e.motion card, and five years of free servicing or up to 150,000km, whichever comes first.
The e.MAS 7, offered in Prime and Premium specifications in Mauritius, boasts a five-star Asean NCAP safety rating and a rapid 0–100kph acceleration of just 7.1 seconds.
Its 12-in-1 electric drive unit produces 160kW of power and 320Nm of torque.
Powered by advanced Aegis Short Blade battery cells, its 60.22kWh battery offers a WLTP-rated range of 410km.
It is backed by a six-year or 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year or 160,000km high voltage battery and components warranty.
“The introduction of the e.MAS 7 in Mauritius forms part of Proton’s ongoing strategy to expand its EV portfolio across global markets,” said Lim.
