High-tech and stylish electric vehicles don't have to be expensive and inaccessible - the JMEV ELIGHT, which offers all you want in an affordable package, is now available in Singapore.
Singapore's car industry has never seen so many new brands within a given time span since forever - I can easily count more than 10 EV brands that has entered the market within the last couple of years.
And it is a great phenomenon for car buyers - whether you are someone who's intending to buy your first new car, or someone looking to change their ageing car, there are many choices for you to consider.
Today, we have an all-new car brand to introduce to you - JMEV.
The latest EV brand on the block - JMEV
JMEV is an electric vehicle brand established in 2015 by Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG), one of China's leading automakers since 1947. Renault Group became a major stakeholder in 2019, holding a 50% share in the joint venture.
The brand's first model was the E100 hatchback. In 2021, the JMEV Yi - the left-hand-drive version of the ELIGHT - was launched as a result of the Renault partnership and marketed in Europe under Renault's Mobilize brand. Today, JMEV designs and produces its own EVs, including vehicle platforms and powertrains, and owns over 250 patents. Its 200,000 sqm facility handles everything from assembly to battery pack production.
The ELIGHT is JMEV's first model launched in Singapore, marking its official entry into the market.
The ELIGHT is the smart and affordable choice for your consideration
A stylish 5-door liftback sedan with a coupe-like silhouette, the ELIGHT, with its sleek lines and modern design elements is quite a handsome car. Features such as its panoramic roof and powered flushed handles with proximity lock and unlock further add to its desirability.
Up front, the ELIGHT has a unique face with its Sliver-hook LED head lights and a smooth and flowy design that results in an ultra-low wind resistance with a drag coefficient figure of just 0.267Cd - aiding it to achieve an urban tested range of up to 600km.
The slippery shape of the ELIGHT isn't the only thing that allowed its impressive range. The steel-aluminium hybrid body that makes up the basis of the ELIGHT is not only strong, but lightweight as well - weighing in at just 1,600kg. This allows respectable range and performance without a massive battery. The 63kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery powers the motor up front to put out 108kW (145bhp) and 225Nm of torque to the front wheels; and it completes the century sprint in just 8.9 seconds.
Yes - being just under 110kW, the JMEV ELIGHT is eligible for Cat A COE, which helps to keep it affordable while still packing quite a punch.
An excellent city-runabout right at your fingertips
The introduction of the JMEV ELIGHT adds an excellent urban-runabout to the list of electric vehicles that you have to consider. Being an EV, you'll get to enjoy running costs that is lower than petrol-powered vehicles - there's no engine to maintain, and generally, much lesser components to worry about. You'll even save on consumables such as brake pads and rotors, as EVs with their strong regenerative braking would reduce wear on brakes.
The JMEV ELIGHT is a unique offering, with a large part due to it being a joint venture between an established car manufacturer - Renault, and a fresh Chinese car manufacturer. The result is a stylish product, inspired by a legacy car maker, built to meet the needs of modern day drivers, packed with modern technology, and sold at a palatable price point.
With its familiar vehicle controls within, this car offers an easy entry to EV ownership, allowing young drivers and families to own their personal mode of transport for maximum convenience, all without breaking the bank. With comprehensive JMEV factory warranty of five years or 100,000km (whichever comes first), and 10 years or 250,000km (whichever comes first) of battery warranty, you won't have to worry about unexpected repair costs when you buy the JMEV ELIGHT as well. Additionally, the ELIGHT will also come with free servicing up to six years or 90,000km (whichever comes first), ensuring a truly hassle-free ownership experience.
To celebrate Singapore's 60th birthday, the all-new JMEV ELIGHT is now available with a special $60,000 launch discount - going at just $156,888 (Price as of press time).
There's only so much you can read about a car, you should head on down to Valor Auto, the authorised distributor of JMEV vehicles in Singapore. Valor Auto (JMEV Singapore) is located at 237/239/241 Telok Kurau Road Telok Mansions S(423842).