Min'an Electric
{{short description|Chinese automobile manufacturer}}
{{distinguish|text=Min'an, a subdistrict in China}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Min'an Electric
| subsid = Minwei Auto
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| logo = Min'an Electric Logo.jpg
| type = Private
| traded_as =
| industry = Automotive
| foundation = {{start date and age|November 2011}}
| founder =
| location = Jiangsu
| hq_location_country = China
| key_people =
| products = Automobiles
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| homepage = {{URL|http://www.minanmotor.com/}}
}}
Min'an Electric ({{zh|c=敏安电动|s=敏安电动|t=敏安電動|p=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.{{Cite web |last=Lianyi |first=Zhang |date=2018-11-02 |title=品牌命名澜图 敏安汽车江苏工厂竣工 |trans-title=Brand naming Lantu Min'an Automobile Jiangsu plant completed |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201811/924485.html |website=autohome.com |language=Chinese}}
History
Min'an Electric was founded in 2011, and is based in Jiangsu, China.{{Cite web|url=https://wattev2buy.com/electric-vehicles/jiangsu-minan-electric-automobile-co-minan-auto-ev/#:~:text=Min'an%20Electric%20Vehicles&text=Jiangsu%20Min'an%20Electric%20Automobile%20Co%20or%20Minan%20Auto%20EV,produce%20electric%20vehicles%20in%20China.|title=MIN'AN ELECTRIC VEHICLES|website=wattev2buy.com|date=28 May 2017 }}{{Cite web |title=Jiangsu MIN'AN Automotive Co. |url=http://www.jsminan.com/en/index.php/about |website=jsminan.com |access-date=2021-01-07 |archive-date=2020-01-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121100804/http://www.jsminan.com/en/index.php/about |url-status=dead }} The founding of the company cost 2.5 billion yuan (US$365 million).{{Cite web |last=Yijing |first=Wang |date=16 November 2016 |title=Min'an Auto gets coveted e-car permit |url=https://archive.shine.cn/business/auto/Minan-Auto-gets-coveted-ecar-permit/shdaily.shtml |website=ShanghaiDaily.com}}
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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.minanmotor.com/index.php/about/about|title=Jiangsu Min'an Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd.|website=minanmotor.com}} 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.{{Cite web |title=MINTH GROUP LIMITED |url=http://www.minthgroup.com/UpLoad/20177217130.pdf |website=minthgroup.com |access-date=2021-01-07 |archive-date=2021-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109220437/http://www.minthgroup.com/UpLoad/20177217130.pdf |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |title=Min'an Auto Gets Covered Perit to build factory |url=http://english.china.com/news/china/54/20161116/808462.html |url-status=dead |website=english.china.com |access-date=2021-01-07 |archive-date=2021-01-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111015955/http://english.china.com/news/china/54/20161116/808462.html }}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://wattev2buy.com/minan-et-5-ev/|title=Min'an E01|website=wattev2buy.com|date=16 January 2020 }}
In 2020, Min'an introduced the A02. The A02 later made production as the MX-6.{{Cite web|url=https://wattev2buy.com/electric-vehicles/jiangsu-minan-electric-automobile-co-minan-auto-ev/jiangsu-minan-a2001-ev-suv-specs-range-battery-price/|title=Min'an A02|website=wattev2buy.com|date=4 November 2018 }}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://wattev2buy.com/electric-vehicles/jiangsu-minan-electric-automobile-co-minan-auto-ev/jiangsu-minan-a2001-ev-suv-specs-range-battery-price/|title=Min'an MX-6|website=wattev2buy.com|date=4 November 2018 }}{{Cite web |last=Yi |first=Zhou |date=2018-11-02 |title=新能源阵营又添新丁 敏安澜图A2001亮相 |trans-title=New energy camp adds a new Ding Min An Lantu A2001 debut |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201811/924518.html |website=autohome.com |language=Chinese}} The ET-5 was also introduced in 2020. The ET-5 failed to make production, and was remade under the name JMC E400.{{Cite web|url=https://wattev2buy.com/minan-et-5-ev/|title=Min'an ET-5|website=wattev2buy.com|date=16 January 2020 }}
Vehicles
=Current models=
Min'an Electric currently has 3 prototype vehicles. None of the vehicles are in production as of February 2022.
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!width=10%| Model !width=30%| Photo !width=100%| Specifications |
| | Min'an Electric D01
|| || Body style: Sports car Class: Doors: 4 Seats: Battery: Revealed: 2016 Taiwan Enterprise Fair |
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| | Min'an Electric MX-6
|| || Body style: SUV Class: Doors: 5 Seats: 5 Battery: 125 kWh |
| | Min'an Electric CO1
|| || Body style: Van Class: Doors: 3 Seats: 2 Battery: Revealed: 2016 |
Sales
From 2019 to 2020, Min'an Electric sold 150,000 units.{{Cite web|url=http://www.jsminan.com/en/index.php/news/info/17|title=Min'an Sales figure for 2020|website=jsinan.com|access-date=2021-01-07|archive-date=2017-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912205757/http://www.jsminan.com/en/index.php/news/info/17|url-status=dead}}
See also
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