JMEV
| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Nanchang , China |
| Products | Electric cars |
| Owner | Groupe Renault (majority), Jiangling Motors Corporation Group, China Agricultural Development Construction Fund Corporation |
Jiangxi Jiangling Group New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as JMEV, is a joint venture based in Nanchang, China. The company is primarily owned by Groupe Renault (which holds the majority share), alongside Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG) and the China Agricultural Development Construction Fund Corporation. Founded in 2015 as a subsidiary under JMCG, JMEV specializes in the design and manufacture of electric cars. In July 2019, following Renault’s acquisition of a controlling interest, the company transitioned into a joint venture.
By the year 2023, JMEV had achieved cumulative sales exceeding 100,000 electric vehicles.[1]
History
In 2014, Jiangling Motors revealed intentions to enter the electric vehicle market.[2] Subsequently, on 15 January 2015, JMCG launched JMEV. Production of its initial model, the E100, commenced that same year at the Nanchang facility. The following year, JMEV inaugurated an electric vehicle research and testing center and started manufacturing the E200 after securing government approval to produce electric automobiles.[3]
In 2017, the company introduced the E160 and E200S models and gained authorization to independently manufacture and market vehicles outside of JMCG’s direct control.[4] In April 2018, construction began on a new manufacturing site in Kunming with an annual output capacity set at 100,000 units.[5] That year also saw the launch of the JMEV E400.[6] Production of EX5 SUVs at the Kunming plant commenced in October 2019.[7]
In December 2018, Renault declared its intention to acquire a significant portion of JMEV.[8] By July 2019, Renault had finalized a capital increase resulting in a 50% ownership stake; meanwhile, JMCG and China Agricultural Development Construction Fund Corporation maintained holdings of 37% and 13%, respectively, thereby formalizing the joint venture arrangement.[9]
Midway through 2023, Renault withdrew from the partnership due to disappointing sales figures and financial difficulties. This exit was marked by the departure of all four Renault-appointed directors from the board.[10]
JMEV EV3 (formerly E300)
This hatchback is equipped with a 35 kW electric motor and powered by a 32 kWh battery pack.
JMEV Xiaoqilin
Introduced in 2023, this electric city vehicle was initially branded as the EV2.
Yichi 01 / SC01
The Yichi 01 (羿驰01), previously called SC01, is a two-seat electric coupe developed by the startup Small Sports Car (SSC) in 2023. It incorporates a mid-mounted battery system and dual motors positioned at the front and rear, delivering a combined output of 429 bhp. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.9 seconds. SSC states an NEDC driving range of 500 km. By January 2025, this model was absorbed into JMEV’s portfolio and renamed Yichi 01.
Yichi 05 / JMEV Yi (GSE)
This compact sedan features a motor producing 147 hp and offers an estimated NEDC range reaching up to 400 km. In September 2021, Renault revealed intentions to introduce the Yi in the European market under the Mobilize Limo brand, available exclusively via subscription for professional drivers.
E100
The E100 hatchback has a length of , with a wheelbase of . It is powered by a 104 Ah lithium-ion battery and an electric motor rated at , achieving a maximum speed of .
E160
The E160 sedan measures in length, width, and height respectively, with a wheelbase of . It employs a 19.8 kWh battery combined with a motor outputting and torque of .
E200
This hatchback spans in length, in width, and in height, featuring a wheelbase of . It uses a 17 kWh battery paired with an electric motor delivering power and torque figures of and respectively. The suspension setup includes MacPherson struts upfront and trailing arms at the rear. The 2018 E200N variant comes with upgraded batteries that extend its range to approximately .
E200S
The E200S hatchback dimensions are , , and , sharing identical motor specifications as the E200 with power output and torque.
JMEV EX5
Formerly known as the E400 and based on the Landwind X2 platform, the JMEV EX5 CUV was rebranded in September 2019. It features a battery capacity up to 41 kWh supporting rapid charging technology, coupled with an electric motor producing , enabling a maximum driving range of .
EVeasy models
EVeasy () represents a sub-brand launched by JMEV at the 2018 Guangzhou Auto Show. Its inaugural model, the EVeasy EV3 (initially named E300), is powered by an electric motor delivering torque and offers an estimated range of . Sales commenced in March 2019.
Other Jiangling new energy vehicles
In addition to JMEV’s offerings, Jiangling Motors and Jiangling Motor Group produce their own new energy models such as the S330 SUV and T500EV pickup truck.
Branding
At first, JMEV vehicles bore an emblem similar to that used by Jiangling Motors’ Yusheng division. Since 2018, JMEV adopted a logo featuring a lowercase "e". The uppercase "E" in model designations denotes electric, followed by numbers representing the approximate official driving range.
See also
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