Min’an Electric (Min’an Auto / Min’an Motors)

Min’an Electric (Chinese: 敏安电动), also known as Min’an Auto or Min’an Motors, is a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer headquartered in Jiangsu, China. The company specializes in producing electric vehicles.

History

• 2011: Min’an Electric was founded in Jiangsu, China, with an investment of 2.5 billion yuan (US$365 million).
• October 2015: Established Jiangsu Min’an Automotive Research Institute, a facility dedicated to testing new technology.
  • Partnered with Hong Kong Exhibition Plans Investment Co. and Jiangsu Huai’an Development Holdings Ltd.
• November 2, 2018: Completed the Min’an Automobile Plant at a cost of 8.3 billion yuan.
  • The facility includes vehicle assembly, stamping, welding, painting, testing, logistics, offices, and living facilities.
  • Also features a photovoltaic power station and rainwater reuse stations.

Product Development

• 2016: Min’an developed the CO1, a mail delivery vehicle used by the Chinese Government since 2018.
• 2016: Launched the D01, an electric sports car.
• 2020: Introduced the E01, which was later produced as the ET-5 (rebadged JMEV E400 / EVEasy EX5).
• 2020: Introduced the A02, which later entered production as the MX-6.

Production and Expansion

• 2020: Min’an launched two pure electric vehicles:
  • MX-6: Introduced in China, powered by a 125 kWh battery, producing 168 hp.
    • Dimensions: 4701 mm x 1889 mm x 1706 mm
    • Kerb weight: 1869 kg
  • ET-5: Initially launched but failed to make production, later rebranded as JMC E400.

Vehicles

Current Prototype Models (As of February 2022, no models are in mass production)

Conclusion

Min’an Electric is an emerging EV manufacturer with a focus on electric vehicle research and development. While the company has introduced several prototype models, none have entered mass production as of 2022. With its dedicated research institute and large-scale production plant, Min’an has the potential to become a significant player in China’s EV market in the future.