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]
| JMEV Yi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | JMEV |
| Also called | Mobilize Limo (Europe) Iran Khodro Luna GRE EV (Iran) AmberAvto A5 (Russia) EVEASY Limo (Israel) |
| Production | 2022–present |
| Assembly | China: 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) |
| Length | 4,670 mm (183.9 in) |
| Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
| Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Euro NCAP edit
The Mobilize Limo in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2022.[10]
Sales edit
Mobilize Limo edit
33 vehicles have been sold in France.[9] 43 units were registered in Spain, mainly through a partnership with Cabify.[11]
References edit
- ^ MotorNet. "Lançamento do JMEV Yi 2023 na China". MotorNet (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ "Mobilize Limo test: our impressions of the electric taxi operating by subscription". plugavel.com. June 13, 2022.
- ^ "The passenger transport of tomorrow, with the new electric saloon, Limo: the only car that isn't (strictly speaking) for sale!". mobilize.com. August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Cabify met en service la première flotte de quarante Mobilize Limo à Madrid et..." fr.media.mobilize.com. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ "New Electric Cars From China - May 2021 - Part 2". CarNewsChina.com. 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ^ "Ezoom Yi Is A New Electric Sedan From China With Renault Connections". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ^ "Renault Unveils Stylish Electric Sedan You Can't Actually Buy". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ^ "Renault Group and Jiangling Motors collaborate to build an all electric sedan, the Mobilize Limo". Overdrive. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ^ a b "Clap de fin pour la Mobilize Limo, la berline VTC électrique de Renault". www.largus.fr. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ "Official Mobilize Limo 2022 safety rating". www.euroncap.com.
- ^ "Cabify rolls out the first fleet of 40 Mobilize Limo in Madrid". Newsroom Mobilize. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
External links edit
- "Mobilize Limo official website". Retrieved 7 July 2022.
