Mobilize Limo
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Nanchang , China |
| Products | Electric vehicles |
The JMEV Yi () is a battery-powered small family car developed by the French automaker Renault through its subsidiary Mobilize, in collaboration with Jiangling Motors Corporation Group under the JMEV brand. Unveiled at the International Motor Show Germany in September 2021, this vehicle has been offered since 2022 exclusively for use in car-sharing and taxi fleets.
This model is produced by JMEV in Nanchang, China, equipped with a 60 kWh battery delivering an approximate range of , designed specifically for fleet operators and urban mobility applications. In 2024, manufacturing extended to Russia via assembly at Avtotor in Kaliningrad to facilitate local market access.
Background
Mobilize operates as a brand within the Renault group dedicated to passenger transport solutions, focusing on vehicles intended for professional drivers such as taxis and shared mobility services.
In mid-2022, the initial Mobilize Limo fleet consisting of 40 vehicles was introduced by Cabify.
Overview
The JMEV Yi represents the Chinese-market counterpart to the Mobilize Limo, powered by a 147-horsepower electric motor and offering an NEDC-certified range up to .
In September 2021, Renault revealed intentions to distribute the Yi in Europe exclusively through subscription plans targeted at professional drivers under the name Mobilize Limo.
However, the Mobilize Limo was withdrawn in 2023 after the company concluded that the subscription-only sales strategy was not commercially sustainable.
Sales
| Year | Sales (China) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 423 |
| 2022 | 3,184 |
| 2023 | 3,541 |
| 2024 | 3,296 |
Mobilize Limo
In France, 33 units have been sold, while Spain has recorded registrations of 43 vehicles, mainly through collaboration with Cabify. This partnership facilitated deploying a fleet of 40 Mobilize Limo cars in Madrid aimed at serving the electric VTC (ride-hailing) segment.