Proton has announced that it is expanding the operational capacity of its new electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Tanjung Malim. The national automaker said the expansion plan, for which an investment of RM37 million has been allocated, comes nine months after the facility began operations and follows on the strong market demand for its eMas models. Launched last September, the RM82 million EV factory, which sits on a 5.57-acre site within Proton’s complex in Tg Malim, has a first phase capacity of 20,000 units per annum, but the planned expansion will take the facility’s annual production capacity to 42,000 units. Currently, the plant has a staff strength of 391 employees, but the automaker said the expansion is expected to generate new employment opportunities. The company said the decision to accelerate the plant expansion is due to the market response for the eMas 5, which recorded 8,472 deliveries in the first four months of 2026, making it the country’s best-selling EV model by a significant margin. To support that demand and shorten delivery times for customers, the eMas 5 is set to join the eMas 7 on the local assembly line soon. The automaker said that the deliveries recorded by the eMas 5, combined with the eMas 7 and eMas 7 PHEV, brought total sales of its electrified models to 11,617 units from January to April, representing a 329% increase compared to the same period last year. “Customer demand has exceeded our initial projections, and this has accelerated our plans to localise production capacity. Beyond increasing production volume, this investment also reflects Proton’s commitment to helping develop Malaysia’s EV ecosystem,” said Proton deputy CEO Datuk Abdul Rashid Musa. “By expanding local assembly activities, we are also creating opportunities for talent development, job creation, and the strengthening of the local automotive supply chain as Malaysia moves towards a more electrified future,” he added. Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro. Use the promo code 'PAULTAN' when you checkout for 10% discount!
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