The Malaysian company Proton plans to launch electric vehicle production in Kazakhstan.

The Minister of Industry and Construction held a working meeting with the management of the Malaysian company Proton Holdings Berhad. Representatives of NUK "Baiterek", the Development Bank of Kazakhstan, and the Industrial Development Fund also participated in the meeting.

The main topic of negotiations was the localization of the automotive industry, investment cooperation, and the development and promotion of electric transport in Kazakhstan.

The Minister presented the achievements of the industry:
— in 2024, over 134,000 passenger cars were produced in Kazakhstan
— brands such as KIA, Hyundai, Chevrolet, JAC, and Jetour operate in the country.

In 2025, the launch of two new plants in Almaty and Kostanay is planned, with a combined capacity of up to 190,000 vehicles per year. Proton presented plans for the production of electric vehicles under the e.MAS brand.

The prospects for placing production in Kazakhstan with the participation of national development institutions, export potential, and the technological base of the project were discussed, as well as issues of technical and environmental compliance of products with EAEU requirements.

As a result of the meeting, it was decided to create a joint working group to prepare a roadmap for the localization of production and the launch of joint investment projects.

Source: gov.kz