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.
| Website | www.minanmotor.com |
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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.
- MX-6: Introduced in China, powered by a 125 kWh battery, producing 168 hp.
Vehicles
Current Prototype Models (As of February 2022, no models are in mass production)
| Model | Type | Doors | Seats | Battery | First Revealed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Sports Car | 4 | – | – | 2016 Taiwan Enterprise Fair |
| MX-6 | SUV | 5 | 5 | 125 kWh | 2020 |
| CO1 | Van | 3 | 2 | – | 2016 |
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.
