Proton e.MAS 7 undergoes extensive road testing

Pro-Net has revealed that the nation’s first-ever electric vehicle, the e.MAS7, is currently undergoing local road testing.

According to the company, the extensive local testing phase involves six units of the e.MAS 7, guided by expert engineers across the diverse terrains of Peninsular Malaysia.

The testing regimen includes Durability Adaptive Testing (DAT), Electrical Road Testing (ERT), Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Road Test, and Quality Reliability Test (QRT), along with ongoing enhancements to navigation systems and Digital Head Unit (DHU) and Telematic Service Provider (TSP) services.

To date, the engineers have conducted DAT simulations that replicate Malaysia’s unique environmental factors and traffic patterns, fine-tuned the in-car navigation to accurately reflect Malaysian road maps and optimised radio frequency capture for local stations focusing on rural and mountainous routes and train stations to test internet connectivity.

The electrical system is targeted to complete a 10,000 km road test during ERT, ensuring flawless integration of all electronic functions. Meanwhile, ADAS has been rigorously tested in various scenarios, including shopping mall parking lots, road forks, and elevated roads.

Pro-Net has also localised key software components, ensuring the DHU system accurately translates the original Chinese market language into Malaysian English and adapts to local settings, rather than relying on generic translations.

This collaborative effort between Proton and Geely demonstrates that the e.MAS 7 isn’t just a rebadged vehicle but one infused with true Malaysian character.

The durability tests, including rigorous troubleshooting and system checks ensure the vehicle’s resilience under local conditions.

The company said it has requested and implemented 49 additional processes and unique features from Geely to guarantee that the e.MAS 7 meets the highest standards both locally and globally.

These tests cover everything from vehicle load performance to electronic stability control and enhanced water-wading capabilities—where the e.MAS 7 exceeds the Geely Galaxy E5 with a 400 mm water depth to handle potential flooding scenarios.

The test was conducted at the proving ground in July with the specified water depth, along with a speed bump test to simulate actual Malaysian road conditions. An issue was found and corrected after the test.

Looking ahead, the e.MAS 7 will undergo ASEAN NCAP accreditation as well as QRT, the latter of which the company aims to achieve 100,000 km in acceleration, braking performance, and power consumption. Moreover, software testing is a key focus for Proton engineers.