JMEV Yi

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JMEV Yi
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Overview
Manufacturer JMEV
Also calledMobilize Limo (Europe; 2022–2023) [1]
JMEV GSE (Mexico) [2]
Iran Khodro Luna GRE EV (Iran)
AmberAvto A5 (Russia)
EVEASY Limo (Israel)
JMEV ELIGHT (Thailand)
Production2022–present
AssemblyChina: 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
  • FWD
  • 60 kW (82 PS; 80 hp) (49 kWh only)
  • 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp)
  • 119 kW (162 PS; 160 hp) (63 kWh only)
  • AWD
  • 170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) (63 kWh only)
Transmission Single-speed
Battery 49 or 63 kWh Li-NMC Battery
Range400–500 km (248.5–310.7 mi)
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 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]

Contents

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]

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, consisting of 40 units, was put into service in mid-2022 by Cabify. [8]

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). [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]

Safety

Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results
Mobilize Limo Techo (LHD) (2022) [14]
TestPoints%
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Adult occupant:30.480%
Child occupant:3979%
Pedestrian:37.769%
Safety assist:11.471%

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Sales

Mobilize Limo

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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