GreenWheel EV (Shenzhen Greenwheel Electric Vehicle Group Co., Ltd)

Overview: GreenWheel EV (Chinese: 陆地方舟) is a Chinese automobile manufacturer specializing in electric buses and low-speed electric vehicles, also known as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs). The company is headquartered in Guangdong, China.

History: GreenWheel EV was founded in January 2000 and initially focused on neighborhood electric vehicles. In May 2017, the company obtained a permit to build and sell highway-legal vehicles. A production facility with a capacity of 50,000 units was established at Mingcheng Industrial Park at a cost of $267 million.

The company also developed “EV Valley,” a mini-city that includes a factory, research center, parts integration hub, conference center, education and training facility, vehicle theme park, race track, new energy museum, hotel, and an electric vehicle demonstration center.

Early Vehicles:

• J0 Hatchback: Based on the Renault Zoe, shown in 2012 but never produced.
• V5 Crossover: Launched in 2017, featuring a 16 kWh battery, 47 horsepower, and a weight of 1,380 kg.
• Jummer (Jimma) Convertible: Initially introduced in 2010, redesigned in 2014 for the China Hi-Tech Fair. A hard-top version followed in 2013.
• JEV Hatchback: A compact electric vehicle available in Basic, Comfortable, and Luxurious variants, powered by an 18.5 kW lead-acid battery.

Current Production Models:

1. GreenWheel EV V5
   • Class: M (Crossover)
   • Doors: 5
   • Seats: 5
   • Battery: 16 kWh
   • Production: 2017
   • Revealed: 2015
2. GreenWheel EV Jummer (Jimma)
   • Class: J (Compact SUV)
   • Doors: 2 or 3
   • Seats: 2
   • Battery: Lead-acid
   • Production: 2010
   • Revealed: 2010 (Updated in 2014)
3. GreenWheel EV JEV
   • Class: A (Hatchback)
   • Doors: 5
   • Seats: 4
   • Battery: 18.5 kW lead-acid

Commercial Vehicles: GreenWheel EV manufactures a range of commercial electric vehicles, including buses and cargo vans.

1. GreenWheel EV 12M Bus
   • Usage: Public Transport
   • Dimensions: 11,980 mm x 2,530 mm x 3,190 mm
   • Seats: 34
   • Battery: Iron phosphate lithium
2. GreenWheel EV Z35 Cargo Van
   • Usage: Cargo transport
   • Dimensions: 4,500 mm x 1,680 mm x 2,000 mm
   • Seats: 2-3
   • Battery: 44.8 kWh lithium
3. GreenWheel EV Z80 Cargo Van
   • Usage: Cargo transport
   • Dimensions: 4,405 mm x 1,685 mm x 1,910 mm
   • Seats: 2
   • Battery: 42.5 kWh lithium
4. GreenWheel EV 7M Bus
   • Usage: Public Transport
   • Dimensions: 6,995 mm x 2,160 mm x 2,730 mm
   • Seats: 26
   • Battery: Iron phosphate lithium
5. GreenWheel EV Comforte Minibus
   • Usage: Public Transport
   • Seats: 8

Private Use Models: GreenWheel EV has developed various private-use electric vehicles, primarily compact hatchbacks and sedans, including models like RQ6700XQQ40, RQ6100GNH5P0, and RQ6810GCH4P0.

Awards & Recognitions:

• “The Best Green Controlling Prize”
• “The Best Space Award”
• “Qinghai Lake International Electric Car Challenge”
• “Shenzhen Major Project”
• “China Funding Support Project”
• “Guangdong Strategic Emerging Industry Base”
• “Innovative Enterprises”
• “Excellent Technology Achievements Transformation Projects”
• “Guangdong Excellent Independent Brand”
• “Asia Famous Brand”
• “The Annual Top Ten Innovative Bus Company”

Conclusion: GreenWheel EV continues to be a significant player in China’s electric vehicle market, focusing on both private and commercial electric mobility solutions. Their expansion into highway-legal vehicles and large-scale production facilities positions them well for future growth in the electric vehicle industry.