JAC Yiwei 3 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | JAC Motors |
Also called | JAC EV3 JAC E30X (export) [1] [2] JAC Ytterby (Philippines) KMC E30X (Iran) |
Production | June 2023 – present |
Model years | 2024–present (Middle East) |
Assembly | China Iran |
Body and chassis | |
Class | City car (A) |
Body style | 5-door liftback |
Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | DI platform |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Power output |
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Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive |
Battery | |
Electric range |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,620 mm (103.1 in) |
Length | 4,025 mm (158.5 in) |
Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
Height | 1,560 mm (61.4 in) |
Curb weight | 1,270–1,445 kg (2,800–3,186 lb) |
The JAC Yiwei 3, also known as the EV3 or EX30 depending on the market, is a city liftback car produced by JAC Motors that was unveiled in April 2023, and has been produced since June 2023. [3] It is the first vehicle to be sold under the Yiwei sub-brand.
On April 12, 2023 JAC announced the launch of the new Yiwei sub-brand at Auto Shanghai, and revealed a preview of its first product, the Yiwei 3. [4] Presales for the vehicle opened a month later in May, and sales began in June 2023. [5]
The exterior of the Yiwei 3 is available in white, beige, gray, green, and purple paint, all with a contrasting black painted roof. The circle-shaped headlight units feature daytime running lights consisting of 137 LEDs. [6] In the Chinese market, the vehicle is badged with 'EV3' in Latin characters.
In the interior, a 6.2-inch display mounted on the steering column serves as the instrument cluster. Either a 12.8-inch or 15.6-inch touchscreen mounted on the center of the dashboard in an elevated configuration is used as the infotainment interface, and also houses most controls including HVAC settings. [5] [6] The center console has an open design and houses a wireless charging pad, a single retractable cupholder, and an armrest. [6] The interior is available in several different colors, including pink with white, emerald green with grey, and lavender with black. [4]
The Yiwei 3 has optional Level 2 advanced driving assistance functions such as autonomous parking and adaptive cruise control, along with a surround view camera system. [4] [6]
On February 21, 2024, JAC Motors announced that they will export 10,000 vehicles to the GCC, Central America and South American markets. [7]
The Yiwei 3 was launched in the UAE on July 2, 2024 badged as the EX30 and is exclusively available with the 51.5 kWh battery pack and 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) motor. [8]
The Yiwei 3 is the first vehicle built on the JAC DI platform, which will underpin following Yiwei vehicles as well. The platform uses a cell-to-body battery pack using 46mm diameter cylindrical format battery cells, and battery safety system both developed by JAC. It also uses a '9-in-1' powertrain unit, which consists of a drive motor, reduction gearbox, differential, and various high-voltage power electronics integrated into a single unit. This allows the components to occupy 40% less space, allowing for more interior space and an improved 4.95-metre (16.2 ft) turning radius. [4] [9]
The JAC Yiwei 3 is powered by a 34.5, 41 or 51.5 kWh LFP battery pack using cylindrical 46-format battery cells supplied by either Gotion or JAC Huating. [4] [10] A version using a sodium-ion battery pack was announced at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, but has not yet entered production. [4]
A variant with 600 km (370 mi) CLTC range rating is expected to be released in the future. [6]
Model | Years | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (Official) | Top speed |
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34.5 kWh | 2023–present | 60 kW (82 PS; 80 hp) | 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft; 15 kg⋅m) | 135 km/h (84 mph) | |
41 kWh | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft; 13.8 kg⋅m) | 150 km/h (93 mph) | ||
51.5 kWh | 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) | 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft; 17.8 kg⋅m) | 7.8s |
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