Min'an Electric (Chinese: 敏安电动; simplified Chinese: 敏安电动; traditional Chinese: 敏安電動; pinyin: Mǐn ān diàndòng), also known as Min'an Auto, Min'an Motors, or simply Min'an, is a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Jiangsu, China, that specializes in producing electric vehicles.[1]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | November 2011 |
| Headquarters | Jiangsu, China |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Subsidiaries | Minwei Auto |
| Website | www |
History
editMin'an Electric was founded in 2011, and is based in Jiangsu, China.[2][3] The founding of the company cost 2.5 billion yuan (US$365 million).[4]
In October 2015, Min'an created Jiangsu Min'an Automotive Research Institute, a facility designed to test new technology. Min'an also partnered with Hong Kong Exhibition Plans Investment Co and Jiangsu Huai’an Development Holdings Ltd.
On November 2, 2018, the Min'an Automobile Plant was completed, costing 8.3 billion yuan.[5] The factory stamps, welds, paints, assembles, packs, tests and inspections, vehicle parts logistics, and tests all Min'an vehicles. It also includes an office area and living facilities, a photovoltaic power station, and rainwater reuse stations.[6][7]
The CO1 was made in early 2016. The CO1 was a mail car used by the Chinese Government from 2018–present.
In 2016, Min'an produced the D01, an electric sport car.
They produced the E01 in 2020. The E01 made production under the name ET-5. Which is based on the JMEV E400 (EVEasy EX5) rebadged as the ET-5, called Mintou.[8]
In 2020, Min'an introduced the A02. The A02 later made production as the MX-6.[9]
Min'an created to pure electric vehicles: The MX-6 and the ET-5. The MX-6 was introduced in China in 2020. It is powered by a 125 kWh battery with 168 hp. Its dimensions measure 4701 mm/1889 mm/1706 mm. It has a kerb weight of 1869 kg.[10][11] The ET-5 was also introduced in 2020. The ET-5 failed to make production, and was remade under the name JMC E400.[12]
Vehicles
editCurrent models
editMin'an Electric currently has 3 prototype vehicles. None of the vehicles are in production as of February 2022.
| Model | Photo | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Min'an Electric D01 |
Body style: Sports car Class: Doors: 4 Seats: Battery: Revealed: 2016 Taiwan Enterprise Fair | |
| Min'an Electric MX-6 |
Body style: SUV Class: Doors: 5 Seats: 5 Battery: 125 kWh Revealed: 2020[13] | |
| Min'an Electric CO1 |
Body style: Van Class: Doors: 3 Seats: 2 Battery: Revealed: 2016 |
Sales
editFrom 2019 to 2020, Min'an Electric sold 150,000 units.[14]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "MIN'AN ELECTRIC VEHICLES". wattev2buy.com. 28 May 2017.
- ^ "Jiangsu MIN'AN Automotive Co". jsminan.com. Archived from the original on 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
- ^ Yijing, Wang (16 November 2016). "Min'an Auto gets coveted e-car permit". ShanghaiDaily.com.
- ^ "Jiangsu Min'an Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd". minanmotor.com.
- ^ "MINTH GROUP LIMITED" (PDF). minthgroup.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
- ^ "Min'an Auto Gets Covered Perit to build factory". english.china.com. Archived from the original on 2021-01-11. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
- ^ "Min'an E01". wattev2buy.com. 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Min'an A02". wattev2buy.com. 4 November 2018.
- ^ "Min'an MX-6". wattev2buy.com. 4 November 2018.
- ^ Yi, Zhou (2018-11-02). "新能源阵营又添新丁 敏安澜图A2001亮相" [New energy camp adds a new Ding Min An Lantu A2001 debut]. autohome.com (in Chinese).
- ^ "Min'an ET-5". wattev2buy.com. 16 January 2020.
- ^ "One More Chinese EV Startup: The Min An Auto to Luanch Its First EV LANTU A2001 (MX-6)". chinapev.com. 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Min'an Sales figure for 2020". jsinan.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2021-01-07.