Recently, JMC Group New Energy (JMEV) officially
announced that its pure electric small SUV JMEV E400 changed its name to
Yizhi(EVEasy) EX5, it offers total of four models, price starts at 115,800 end
at 122,800 yuan (US$ 16,339 – US$ 17,327) after subsidy, thanks to the increase
in battery capacity, the range of Yizhi EX5 reached 405 km, a significant
increase compared with the previous model.
JMEV Yizhi EX5 is actually based on the fuel version
of Landwind X2, and Landwind X2 is inherited from Changan CS35 platform.
Changan Auto? Yes, Landwind was a sub-brand of Jiangling Motors Holding, which
is a joint venture by Jiangling Motors Group and Changan Auto (Now, it hold by
Jiangling, Changan and AIWAYS), this is why Yizhi EX5 is actually a Changan
CS35 pure electric version.
The body size is 4160/1810/1670 mm and the wheelbase
is 2560 mm. It is a standard small SUV. On the rear side, a chrome trim is
connected with the taillights on both sides, the overall line design is simple.
The interior also continues the stylish design of the outgoing model, featuring
a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, LCD instrument panel, knob shifting
mechanism, keyless entry, push-button starter, 7-inch central control screen,
intelligent voice system.
JMEV Yizhi EX5 is equipped with a capacity of 55kWh
battery, the power is significantly improved compared to the previous 41kWh,
the range is increased to 405 km, it takes 40 min charging from 30% to 80% in
fast charging mode.
JMEV Yizhi EX5 is powered by a permanent magnet
synchronous motor (water cooling), the maximum power is 60 kW, peak torque of
220 Nm, official claimed the 0-50 km/h acceleration time is 6 s.
