JMEV Yi | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | JMEV |
Also called | Mobilize Limo (Europe; 2022–2023) [1] JMEV GSE (Mexico) [2] Iran Khodro Luna GRE EV (Iran) AmberAvto A5 (Russia) EVEASY Limo (Israel) JMEV ELIGHT (Thailand) |
Production | 2022–present |
Assembly | China: Nanchang (JMEV Nanchang NEV) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor; 2024–present) [3] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Small family car (C) |
Body style | 5-door sedan |
Layout | |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | Permanent magnet syncronus motor |
Power output |
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Transmission | Single-speed |
Battery | 49 or 63 kWh Li-NMC Battery |
Range | 400–500 km (248.5–310.7 mi) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
Length | 4,670 mm (183.9 in) |
Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
The JMEV Yi is a battery electric small family car (C-segment), produced by the French car manufacturer Renault through its subsidiary Mobilize, in a joint venture with Jiangling Motors Corporation Group through JMEV. [4] It was presented at the International Motor Show Germany in September 2021 and is available from 2022 exclusively for car-sharing or taxi. [5]
The car is manufactured by JMEV in Nanchang, China, [6] and is available with a 60 kWh battery and an estimated range of 450 km (280 mi). [7]
Mobilize is a brand of the Renault group dedicated to passenger transport, such as vehicles reserved only for professional drivers (especially taxi drivers) or car-sharing.
The first Mobilize Limo fleet, consisting of 40 units, was put into service in mid-2022 by Cabify. [8]
The JMEV Yi is the version available for the Chinese market of the Mobilize Limo, also available with a 147-horsepower and an expected NEDC range of up to 400 km (250 mi). [9] [10]
In September 2021, Renault announced its intention to market the Yi in Europe as a subscription-only vehicle for professional drivers, under the name Mobilize Limo. [11] [12]
The Mobiize Limo was discontinued in 2023, as Mobilize judged the subscription-only model had no commercial potential for now. [13]
Test | Points | % |
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Overall: | ||
Adult occupant: | 30.4 | 80% |
Child occupant: | 39 | 79% |
Pedestrian: | 37.7 | 69% |
Safety assist: | 11.4 | 71% |
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33 vehicles have been sold in France. [13] 43 units were registered in Spain, mainly through a partnership with Cabify. [15]
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