Proton Records Strong Sales Growth in March, with e.MAS 7 Leading EV Sales in Malaysia

2025/04/09
Production & Sales
Proton
Malaysia
Proton recorded a significant sales increase in March 2025, delivering 13,918 vehicles, a 23.9% increase from February and a 9.6% increase from the same month last year. The Proton e.MAS 7 delivered 797 units in March, becoming Malaysia's best-selling electric vehicle. Proton's estimated market share for March is 19.4%, based on a forecasted Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 71,596 units. For the first quarter of 2025, Proton's total sales reached 35,068 units, capturing a market share of 18.9% based on a TIV of 184,652 units. Proton's export volume surged by 211% in March to 417 units, 11.4% higher than the same period last year, with the Proton Saga leading overseas sales.
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