Verdict
The RM3,000 dearer Aion ES is the long-distance choice: its 55.2 kWh battery is rated for 442 km, 97 km beyond the Proton eMas 7’s 345 km, and annual road tax is RM70 versus RM200. The eMas 7 answers with a far stronger 215 hp/320 Nm motor, a claimed 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time and quicker 11 kW AC, 80 kW DC charging. Its SUV body also brings five doors and a 461-litre boot, while the ES is a longer four-door sedan with a 450-litre boot. Choose by use, not badge: distance favours the ES; pace, charging and family access favour the eMas 7.
Pick the Aion ES if your priority is the 442 km rated range and RM70 annual road tax, and a sedan suits your daily use.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 if you want 215 hp, 320 Nm, 6.9-second 0-100 km/h pace, faster charging and SUV practicality.
Key differences
- Price: Aion ES RM106,800; Proton eMas 7 RM103,800.
- Motor output: Aion ES 136 hp and 225 Nm; Proton eMas 7 215 hp and 320 Nm.
- Battery and range: Aion ES 55.2 kWh and 442 km; Proton eMas 7 49.52 kWh and 345 km.
- Charging: Aion ES 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC; Proton eMas 7 11 kW AC and 80 kW DC.
- Body and boot: Aion ES sedan with four doors and 450 litres; Proton eMas 7 SUV with five doors and 461 litres.
- Road tax: Aion ES RM70 per year; Proton eMas 7 RM200 per year.
ES
- 442 km EV range from a 55.2 kWh battery.
- RM70 annual road tax.
- Longer 4,810 mm sedan body.
- 136 hp and 225 Nm trail the eMas 7’s 215 hp and 320 Nm.
- 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC charging are slower than 11 kW and 80 kW.
- Four-door sedan layout has a 450-litre boot, versus the eMas 7’s five doors and 461 litres.
eMas 7
- 215 hp, 320 Nm and a claimed 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 11 kW AC and 80 kW DC charging.
- Five doors, 461-litre boot and 18-inch alloy wheels.
- 345 km range is 97 km short of the Aion ES’s 442 km.
- RM200 annual road tax is RM130 higher than the Aion ES.
- 49.52 kWh battery capacity is smaller than the Aion ES’s 55.2 kWh.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800 | RM103,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM200 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh✓ | 49.52 kWh |
| EV Range | 442 km✓ | 345 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 80 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,662 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres | 461 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Giti Comfort SUV 520 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control, with Air Purifier System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 15.4" Touchscreen with Flyme Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch and Voice Control |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Entry (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km BEV and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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ES vs eMas 7 FAQ
Is the Aion ES or Proton eMas 7 better?
The Proton eMas 7 is better for performance, charging speed and SUV access, with 215 hp and 80 kW DC charging. The Aion ES is better for rated range and annual road tax, delivering 442 km and costing RM70 per year.
What is the price difference?
The Aion ES costs RM106,800 and the Proton eMas 7 costs RM103,800, so the Aion ES is RM3,000 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The Proton eMas 7 charges faster on both stated standards: 11 kW AC versus 6.6 kW, and 80 kW DC versus 60 kW for the Aion ES. Both have 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability.
