Proton inks deal to sell smart EVs in Malaysia, Thailand


From left: Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong, Proton deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah and chairman Dato Seri Syed Faisal Albar.

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton and smart Automobile Co Ltd (smart) has formalised a deal following the signing of a General Distributorship Agreement (GDA) today, which will see the national car maker launching the first model by the fourth quarter of 2023.

Under the GDA, Proton will sell and service the smart electric vehicles (EVs) brand in Malaysia and Thailand, Proton said in a statement.

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