If you’re waiting for an EVEN more affordable EV from Proton, the Geometry E might be hiding the next model.
We’ve already seen what the combination of Proton and Geely can bring to the Malaysian market with the e.MAS 5 EV but there are still plenty of Malaysians hoping for an even more affordable EV. Well, we hopefully won’t have to wait for long as rumours are indicating that Proton are indeed collaborating with Geely to rebadge the Geometry E as their next affordable EV model to go up against the Axia-class of products from Perodua. It’s worth noting that the Geometry E is seen as the predecessor to the Geome or Xingyuan, which is the donor car to the e.MAS 5, but the E is still available in some markets, like Myanmar.
If true, we should take a closer look at the Geely Geometry E to try and gauge where our upcoming ‘e.MAS 3’ might land in terms of specifications. In China, the Geometry E doesn’t quite have the appeal of the Xingyuan but it’s still a very interesting proposition if priced right. The Geometry E comes with a single 82hp electric motor that can take it up to 121km/h. Unlike the e.MAS 5, this is a front-wheel drive configuration and it lacks the multi-link rear suspension set up too, using a torsion beam instead.
It’s mainly aimed at urban mobility, so the battery packs are a little on the smaller side. The Standard range gets a 33.5kWh battery with just 320km of range on the NEDC protocol while the Long range model gets a 39.4kWh battery which takes the range up to 401km on the NEDC. This approximately puts it on par with the higher-tier e.MAS 5’s 325km WLTP range. DC Fast charging speeds should take the Geometry E from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes, enough for a lunch break. Batteries use LFP chemistry.
The Geometry E is on the way out in many markets but if there’s a chance to repackage it as an entry level EV at the right price, we’re sure there’s a market for it here. I for one think that the e.MAS 3 should be based on an all-new design from Geely as EV tech is always advancing and the Xingyuan is proof that Geely can engineer an all-new product that breaks the mould and yet hits a very attractive price point. There’s no reason why they can’t involve Proton at an earlier stage of development with the next, smaller EV.
