JMEV Yi

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JMEV Yi
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Overview
Manufacturer JMEV
Also calledMobilize Limo (Europe)
Iran Khodro Luna GRE EV (Iran)
AmberAvto A5 (Russia)
Production2022–present
AssemblyChina: Nanchang, Jiangxi
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Body and chassis
Class Small family car (C)
Body style 5-door sedan
Layout Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Transmission Single-speed
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,670 mm (183.9 in)
Width1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height1,470 mm (57.9 in)

The JMEV Yi, also known as the Mobilize Limo, 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. [1] It was presented at the International Motor Show Germany in September 2021 and is available from 2022 exclusively for car-sharing or taxi. [2]

Contents

The car is manufactured by JMEV in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China and is available with a 60 kWh battery and an estimated range of 450 km (280 mi). [3]

Background

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 (of 40 units) is put into service in mid-2022 by Cabify. [4]

Overview

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JMEV Yi rear
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Mobilize Limo

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). [5] [6]

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. [7] [8]

The Mobiize Limo was discontinued in 2023, as Mobilize judged the subscription-only model had no commercial potential for now. [9]

Safety

Euro NCAP

The Mobilize Limo in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2022. [10]

Sales

Mobilize Limo

33 vehicles have been sold in France. [9] 43 units were registered in Spain, mainly through a partnership with Cabify. [11]

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References

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