SC-01 electrical sports activities automobile from a Xiaomi-backed startup turned part of the Chinese language JMEV model to acquire a gross sales license. The automobile’s official identify was modified to JMEV 01, in response to the Chinese language regulator’s itemizing. This automobile boasts a price ticket of 300,000 yuan (40,920 USD).
The JMEV 01 was developed by a Tianjin Gongjianpai Auto Know-how automobile tuning startup based in 2016. Its founder Feng Xiaotong has been working a YouTube channel referred to as China Automobile Customized since 2018. In response to earlier info, Xiaomi Group invested tens of hundreds of thousands of yuan in Tianjin Gongpai Auto Know-how. Furthermore, Liu Dezheng, Xiaomi co-founder, serves as one of many administrators of this firm.
In September 2022, Feng Xiaotong formally launched the electrical roadster SC-01. This automobile was initially set to launch in 2024 with a price ticket of round 300,000 yuan (40,920 USD). In 2023, it revealed specs. In January 2024, the SC-01 reportedly entered manufacturing. Nevertheless, the undertaking went silent afterward. A yr in the past, it appeared that the SC-01 turned a part of the JMEV model, which was a joint undertaking of JMC and Renault.
SC-01 turned JMEV 01
As talked about, the SC-01 turned part of the JMEV model. It was created by Jiangling Motors Company (JMC) in 2015. French Renault acquired 50% of JMEV by investing 1 billion yuan into this undertaking in 2019. Nevertheless, JMEV-made merchandise didn’t promote effectively in China or Europe. So, all 4 administrators representing Renault Group have left the board of this JV in 2023, in response to Caixin.
JMEV nonetheless operates a producing plant in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, with a manufacturing quantity of 100,000 vehicles yearly. Nevertheless, its home gross sales have been under 30,000 items in 2024. This automaker is clearly within the utilization of manufacturing capacities. So, it turned a contract producer of the SC-01 electrical roadster.
In response to the Chinese language Ministry of Trade and Info Know-how itemizing, the SC-01 turned a part of the JMEV model and was formally named JMEV 01.
Extra about JMEV 01
The outside design of the JMEV 01 aligns with the beforehand launched SC-01. It’s a two-door roadster with sharp headlights, round taillights, and slated C-pillars. Dimensions of the JMEV 01 are 4106/1830/1170 mm with a wheelbase of 2503 mm. Its entrance and rear tracks are equal to 1580 mm. Its strategy and departure angles are 10 and 16 levels, respectively. The 01 rides on 245/40 ZR18 wheels.
The JMEV 01 is surprisingly mild for an electrical automobile. Its curb weight is 1,365 kg, 25 kg heavier than the Porsche Cayman 987. In response to earlier info, the JMEV 01 adopts the chromium-molybdenum metal tube body physique with a mid-mounted battery. The automobile’s gross weight reaches 1,615 kg.
The powertrain of this electrical roadster adopts two synchronous everlasting magnet TZ200XSWMA motors on each entrance and rear axles. They’re manufactured by Enpower, a provider of Geely, SAIC, Nice Wall Motor, Chery, Changan, Dongfeng, JAC, and Xpeng. Every e-motor has a peak energy output of 160 kW (214 hp). The mixed energy output of the system is 320 kW (429 hp). A ternary NMC battery from CALB powers these e-motors. Its capability has but to be revealed. The highest pace of the JMEV 01 is 200 km/h.
In December 2024, Tianjin Gongjianpai Auto Know-how founder Feng Xiaotong apologized to his followers on Weibo social media that the electrical roadster hadn’t been launched but. In response to him, the undertaking confronted many twists and turns. Because the SC-01 has lastly utilized for a gross sales license underneath the JMEV 01 identify, it appears it’s lastly able to enter the market.
