JMEV

JMEV, formally Jiangxi Jiangling Group New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., is a Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Nanchang, Jiangxi. The company was created by Jiangling Motors Corporation Group in 2015 to develop and produce battery-electric passenger cars. Its early portfolio concentrated on compact urban vehicles, including the E100, E160, E200, E200S and E400, designed for China's expanding market for affordable, short-range electric transportation. The business developed from a Jiangling electric-vehicle initiative announced in 2014. Following its establishment in January 2015, JMEV began production of the E100 at a Nanchang facility. It expanded its engineering capabilities in 2016 by opening an electric-vehicle testing and development centre, while also receiving government certifications to manufacture electric cars. In 2017, the company introduced the E160 and E200S and obtained authorisation to produce and sell vehicles independently of Jiangling Motors Corporation Group. The company subsequently broadened its manufacturing footprint, beginning construction of a production base in Kunming in 2018 with stated annual assembly capacity of up to 100,000 vehicles. Renault became an important strategic partner during JMEV's expansion. In December 2018, Renault announced plans to acquire a significant stake. The transaction was completed in July 2019 through a capital increase, giving Renault 50 percent of JMEV, while Jiangling Motors Corporation Group retained 37 percent and China Agricultural Development Construction Fund Corporation held 13 percent. JMEV was consequently reorganised as a joint venture. Renault's involvement supported a broader ambition to develop electric vehicles for China and potentially adapt selected products for international or specialised mobility markets. JMEV introduced the EVeasy sub-marque at the 2018 Guangzhou Auto Show. EVeasy, also rendered as Yizhi, was intended to provide a distinct identity for accessible electric vehicles. The EVeasy EV3, originally designated E300, entered sales in March 2019. Other products and programmes included the EX5 electric crossover, the Yichi 05 sedan, the Yichi 05S sport-utility vehicle and the Yichi 06 autonomous-ride-hailing vehicle developed around Baidu's Apollo platform. Renault also announced in 2021 that the Yichi 05 would be marketed in Europe as the Mobilize Limo, a subscription-oriented vehicle for professional drivers, although the plan was associated with Renault's Mobilize mobility brand rather than a conventional JMEV retail launch. JMEV's later programme broadened beyond small city cars. The Yichi 01, formerly known as the SC01, is a compact two-seat electric sports coupé developed with Chinese start-up Small Sports Car. The Yichi 06 is an electric minivan configured for autonomous taxi operations and uses a swappable lithium-iron-phosphate battery. In October 2024, it entered a driverless taxi service in China using Baidu's Apollo Go ecosystem. These products illustrate JMEV's movement from basic urban electric cars toward performance vehicles, commercial mobility and autonomous transportation. The company faced commercial and financial pressure as competition intensified in China's electric-vehicle market. In mid-2023, Renault's representatives left JMEV's board after Renault decided to divest its stake, with poor sales and financial problems cited in the available account. Despite that setback, JMEV remained an active electric-vehicle producer and had accumulated more than 100,000 electric-vehicle sales by 2023 according to the referenced company history. Its current identity is therefore shaped by three overlapping roles: an electric-car manufacturer within the Jiangling group, a former Renault joint-venture partner, and a developer of vehicles for emerging Chinese mobility services.

JMEV originated in Jiangling Motors' effort to establish a dedicated electric-vehicle business. Jiangling Motors announced the creation of an electric-car branch in 2014, and Jiangling Motors Corporation Group formally established JMEV on 15 January 2015. The new company was based in Nanchang and began producing its first vehicle, the E100, at a Nanchang plant during the same year. In 2016, JMEV strengthened its technical infrastructure by opening an electric-vehicle test and development centre. It also began production of the E200 and received government certifications authorising electric-car production. The E200 was a small electric hatchback aimed at urban use, while the company continued to build out a broader range of compact battery-electric vehicles. In 2017, JMEV launched the E160 sedan and E200S hatchback. It also obtained permission to produce and sell cars independently of Jiangling Motors Corporation Group, an important step toward operating as a more autonomous vehicle brand. JMEV expanded its manufacturing plans in 2018. In April, it began construction of a new production base in Kunming designed to assemble up to 100,000 vehicles annually. The company launched the E400 during the same year. At the Guangzhou Auto Show, it introduced the EVeasy sub-marque, using a lower-case “e” identity on vehicles launched or updated from this period. The EVeasy EV3, initially known as the E300, began sales in March 2019. JMEV later renamed the E400 as the EVeasy EX5, creating a more coherent sub-brand structure. Renault's investment changed the company's ownership and strategic context. Renault announced in December 2018 that it intended to acquire a significant stake in JMEV. In July 2019, Renault completed the transaction through a capital increase and acquired 50 percent of the company. Jiangling Motors Corporation Group held 37 percent and China Agricultural Development Construction Fund Corporation held 13 percent. JMEV was reorganised as a joint venture. In October 2019, the Kunming facility began producing EX5 vehicles. The Renault relationship also generated plans for vehicles outside JMEV's core Chinese city-car range. In September 2021, Renault announced that the JMEV Yichi 05 sedan would be marketed in Europe as the Mobilize Limo, a subscription-only vehicle intended primarily for professional drivers. The proposal reflected Renault's wider effort to develop mobility services and specialised fleet products, although it did not turn JMEV into a conventional mass-market European brand. JMEV's product development later diversified. The Yichi 01, formerly called the SC01, is a two-seat electric coupé created by Chinese start-up Small Sports Car. It uses a mid-mounted battery and two electric motors, one at each axle. The Yichi 05 is a compact electric sedan, while the Yichi 05S is a compact electric SUV based on the LS Auto LEV 01. The Yichi 06, initially referred to as the Yichi RT6, was developed in cooperation with Baidu's Apollo autonomous-driving platform. It is an electric minivan designed for autonomous taxi work and uses a swappable lithium-iron-phosphate battery. JMEV's relationship with Renault subsequently deteriorated amid commercial and financial pressure. In mid-2023, Renault's four representatives left the JMEV board after Renault chose to fully divest its stake. The available account associates the decision with poor sales and financial problems. By 2023, JMEV's cumulative electric-vehicle sales were reported to have passed 100,000. In October 2024, the Yichi 06 entered a driverless taxi service in China. In January 2025, regulatory documents identified the SC01 as the Yichi 01 within the JMEV product line. JMEV therefore remains tied to Jiangling while pursuing a varied electric-mobility portfolio spanning compact cars, crossovers, sports vehicles and autonomous commercial transport.

• 2024

  Yichi 06 enters autonomous taxi operations

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  The Yichi 06 became part of a driverless taxi service in China based on Baidu's Apollo Go platform.

• 2023

  Cumulative sales exceed 100,000 vehicles

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  JMEV's cumulative electric-vehicle sales passed 100,000 according to the referenced company history.

• 2019

  Renault investment completed

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  Renault acquired 50 percent of JMEV and the company was reorganised as a joint venture.

• 2018

  Kunming plant and EVeasy sub-marque announced

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  JMEV began building a Kunming production base and introduced the EVeasy identity at the Guangzhou Auto Show.

• 2017

  E160 and E200S launched

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  JMEV introduced the E160 and E200S and gained authorisation to produce and sell vehicles independently of JMCG.

• 2016

  Engineering centre and E200 programme

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  JMEV opened an electric-vehicle test and development centre, started E200 production and received production certifications.

• 2015

  JMEV is established and begins E100 production

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  Jiangling Motors Corporation Group established JMEV on 15 January, and the E100 entered production at a Nanchang plant.

• 2014

  Jiangling announces an electric-vehicle initiative

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  Jiangling Motors announced plans for a dedicated branch focused on electric cars.

Chinese electric mobility focused on compact passenger vehicles, affordable urban transportation and selected commercial or autonomous-use applications.

• Electric city hatchback · 2015

  E100

  JMEV's first production vehicle, the E100 is a small battery-electric hatchback designed for urban mobility. It uses a 104 Ah lithium-ion battery and an electric motor producing up to 22 kW. Its compact dimensions and approximately 100 km/h top speed reflect the model's emphasis on short-distance city driving rather than long-range travel.

• Electric sedan · 2017

  E160

  The E160 is a compact electric saloon introduced as part of JMEV's 2017 range expansion. It uses a 19.8 kWh battery and a 35 kW motor with reported torque of 165 Nm. The model extended JMEV's offering beyond the smallest hatchbacks while retaining a city-oriented electric powertrain.

• Electric hatchback · 2016

  E200 and E200N

  The E200 is a compact electric hatchback with a 17 kWh battery and a 30 kW motor. Its estimated range was about 154 km, while the later E200N version used a larger battery and increased estimated range to approximately 302 km. The model was aimed at practical urban transport and represented one of JMEV's principal early product lines.

• Electric hatchback · 2017

  E200S

  The E200S is a related compact hatchback launched in 2017. It uses a 30 kW electric motor producing 150 Nm of torque and shares the small-car, urban-use orientation of the E200. The vehicle formed part of JMEV's expansion into several closely related electric city-car formats.

• Electric crossover · 2018

  EVeasy EX5

  The EX5, previously designated E400, is an electric crossover related to the Landwind X2. It was renamed EVeasy EX5 in 2019 and uses a battery pack of up to 41 kWh with fast-charging capability. Its electric motor produces 90 kW and its stated range reaches up to approximately 400 km.

• Electric city hatchback · 2019

  EVeasy EV3

  Originally called the E300, the EVeasy EV3 is a compact electric hatchback and the first model associated with JMEV's EVeasy sub-marque. It uses a 50 kW motor producing 180 Nm of torque and has a stated estimated range of approximately 302 km. Sales began in March 2019.

• Electric hatchback

  JMEV EV3

  The JMEV EV3, previously associated with the E300 designation, is a small electric hatchback with a 35 kW motor and a 32 kWh battery. It is positioned as a compact urban vehicle within JMEV's later product range.

• Electric city car · 2023

  JMEV Xiaoqilin

  The Xiaoqilin is a small electric city car launched in 2023. It was initially referred to as the EV2 and forms part of JMEV's effort to maintain an accessible urban-electric offering alongside larger and more specialised vehicles.

• Electric sports coupé · 2023

  Yichi 01

  The Yichi 01, formerly called the SC01, is a two-seat electric coupé developed by Small Sports Car. It uses a battery positioned behind the cockpit and two electric motors, one at the front and one at the rear. The combined output is reported at 320 kW, with claimed acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in under 3.9 seconds and a claimed NEDC range of 500 km.

• Electric compact sedan

  Yichi 05

  The Yichi 05 is a compact electric sedan using a 110 kW motor and a stated expected NEDC range of up to 400 km. Renault announced plans in 2021 to market it in Europe as the Mobilize Limo, a subscription-oriented vehicle aimed at professional drivers.

• Electric compact SUV

  Yichi 05S

  The Yichi 05S is a compact electric SUV based on the LS Auto LEV 01. It represents JMEV's expansion into the compact sport-utility segment and is distinct from the smaller city cars that made up much of the company's early range.

• Autonomous electric minivan · 2024

  Yichi 06

  The Yichi 06, initially called the Yichi RT6, is an electric minivan developed for autonomous taxi operations in cooperation with Baidu's Apollo platform. It has four seats, rear sliding doors and a front-mounted 110 kW motor. Its lithium-iron-phosphate battery is designed to be swapped in approximately three minutes, supporting high-utilisation driverless transport.

• 2023

  Renault decides to divest its JMEV stakeM&A

  Background

  The available account associates Renault's decision with poor sales and financial problems at JMEV.

  Action taken

  Renault chose to fully divest its stake, and its four representatives left the JMEV board in mid-2023.

  Aftermath

  JMEV's Renault-backed joint-venture phase effectively ended, leaving the business centred again on its Jiangling-related ownership structure.

  Source

• 2021

  Plan a European subscription vehicle based on the Yichi 05Strategy

  Background

  Renault was developing the Mobilize mobility brand and targeting professional users with service-based vehicle access.

  Action taken

  Renault announced that the JMEV Yichi 05 would be marketed in Europe as the Mobilize Limo through a subscription-only model for professional drivers.

  Aftermath

  The proposal linked JMEV vehicle technology with Renault's mobility-services strategy, although the available reference does not establish the scale or final commercial outcome of the programme.

  Source

• 2019

  Reorganise JMEV as a Renault-backed joint ventureM&A

  Background

  Renault announced a planned investment in JMEV in December 2018 as part of its interest in China's electric-vehicle market.

  Action taken

  Renault completed a capital increase in July 2019 and acquired 50 percent of JMEV, while JMCG and the China Agricultural Development Construction Fund Corporation retained minority stakes.

  Aftermath

  JMEV operated as a joint venture, and Renault explored related products and mobility applications, including the proposed European Mobilize Limo.

  Source

• 2018

  Introduce the EVeasy sub-marqueStrategy

  Background

  JMEV was expanding beyond its initial E-series electric cars and sought a distinct identity for a broader range of accessible electric vehicles.

  Action taken

  The company introduced EVeasy, also known as Yizhi, at the 2018 Guangzhou Auto Show and subsequently applied the sub-brand to models such as the EV3 and EX5.

  Aftermath

  The EVeasy name became associated with several JMEV electric models, although the company's later portfolio also used the Yichi identity.

  Source

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