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]

JMEV Yi
Overview
ManufacturerJMEV
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
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style5-door sedan
Layout
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent 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)
TransmissionSingle-speed
Battery49 or 63 kWh Li-NMC Battery
Range400–500 km (248.5–310.7 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,670 mm (183.9 in)
Width1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height1,470 mm (57.9 in)

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

 
JMEV Yi rear
 
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]
Test Points %
Overall:      
Adult occupant: 30.4 80%
Child occupant: 39 79%
Pedestrian: 37.7 69%
Safety assist: 11.4 71%

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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]

References

  1. ^ "Clap de fin pour la Mobilize Limo, la berline VTC électrique de Renault". www.largus.fr.
  2. ^ "JMEV GSE Debuts in Mexico_Jiangling Motors Corporation Group | JMC | JMEV | JMMC".
  3. ^ "Автотор представил электрический седан Амберавто А5". 20 February 2024.
  4. ^ MotorNet. "Lançamento do JMEV Yi 2023 na China". MotorNet (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  5. ^ "Mobilize Limo test: our impressions of the electric taxi operating by subscription". plugavel.com. June 13, 2022.
  6. ^ "Chinese NEV brand gaining foothold in Europe-Xinhua".
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Cabify met en service la première flotte de quarante Mobilize Limo à Madrid et..." fr.media.mobilize.com. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  9. ^ "New Electric Cars From China - May 2021 - Part 2". CarNewsChina.com. 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  10. ^ "Ezoom Yi Is A New Electric Sedan From China With Renault Connections". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  11. ^ "Renault Unveils Stylish Electric Sedan You Can't Actually Buy". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  12. ^ "Renault Group and Jiangling Motors collaborate to build an all electric sedan, the Mobilize Limo". Overdrive. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  13. ^ a b "Clap de fin pour la Mobilize Limo, la berline VTC électrique de Renault". www.largus.fr. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  14. ^ https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/76939/euroncap-2022-mobilize-limo-datasheet.pdf
  15. ^ "Cabify rolls out the first fleet of 40 Mobilize Limo in Madrid". Newsroom Mobilize. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2024-04-24.