PRO-NET has handed over three Proton e.MAS vehicles 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 Dato’ Ir. Abdul Rashid bin Musa, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PROTON, who handed over the vehicles to CP Datuk Redzuan bin Abd Hamid, Director of the Department of Logistics and Technology, PDRM.
The three vehicles comprise the Proton e.MAS 5 Premium, Proton e.MAS 7 Premium and Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV Premium Plus, giving PDRM the opportunity to experience different electrified vehicle configurations and assess their usability under real-world conditions. 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 complimentary charging for all three Proton e.MAS vehicles throughout the evaluation period.
Commenting on the initiative, Dato’ Ir. Abdul Rashid bin Musa, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PROTON, 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.
“We understand that transitioning to EVs, particularly for a large fleet, involves more than just the vehicles themselves. It is also about understanding daily usage, performance and charging requirements. We are pleased to support PDRM through this evaluation, which will provide valuable insights into the usability and suitability of electrified vehicles for their requirements. As more government agencies explore electrified mobility, PRO-NET remains committed to working closely with our government partners and supporting Malaysia’s transition towards a more sustainable mobility ecosystem.”
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. Proton e.MAS continues to see growing adoption in Malaysia, with more than 6,000 vehicles registered as of 31 August 2026.
Through initiatives such as this, PRO-NET aims to provide government agencies with first-hand experience of Proton e.MAS vehicles while supporting their assessment of electrified mobility for their respective operational needs.
