- Olga Kokorina
- Translated by Olga Apetenok
- Ru Fr Ar He
Lingbao. Affordable electromobility
The Chinese company Jiangsu Jemmel New Energy Vehicle Industry produces its electric cars under the Lingbao brand. With a 2.7 billion yuan (400 million dollars) investment, the start-up located in Jiangsu, China, has been able to expand into research and development, production and sales of new energy vehicles, as well as accessories and leasing. So far, all Lingbao electric cars are classified as affordable models, produced under the ‘affordable electromobility’ motto.
In 2019, the company received a license for the production of passenger cars and commercial vehicles using new energy sources. At the beginning of 2020, the Lingbao brand was registered. Its first model was the Lingbao Box. In July 2021, the manufacturer released one of the most affordable electric cars in the world, a compact hatchback, the Lingbao Coco.
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In June 2022, Jemmel began developing a competitive battery system for electric vehicles with Nanjing CBAK. In August 2022, Jemmell signed an agreement with Zhiyou Auto to share the electric platform and subcompact class models with the young manufacturer. In addition, the cooperation will cover developments in the field of intelligent networking and intelligent driving.
Model range
Lingbao Box
This is a hatchback with a simple retro design. A characteristic image is formed by a blind polygonal pseudo-grille, oval-shaped headlights and a narrow air intake. Thanks to the protruding bumper, the car slightly resembles a charming bulldog. A floating roof with black pillars and a two-tone paint job make the car even more charming. The round taillights closely echo the headlights. The interior is made in two versions: black and ‘tea with milk’ or black and red. The car comes with a three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel and a large multimedia screen. The hatchback is equipped with an engine producing 61 hp and 150 Nm, coupled with a lithium-iron-phosphate battery with a capacity of 17.69 kWh with a driving range of 150 km (within the NEDC cycle).
Lingbao Coco
This tiny electric hatchback (3.4 meters long) is one of the cheapest in the world. At a price of about 3,900 dollars, one electric motor is offered on the front axle with 41 hp and 95 Nm and a traction battery offering a driving range of 120 or 220 km. The battery does not support fast charging, it can only be charged from the home network in 6-7 hours. The maximum speed reaches 100 km/h. But there are four trim levels to choose from: Hero, Alliance, Glory and Honor. The entry-level version has only a sound system and ABS. More expensive versions add a multimedia system with a 10.1-inch screen, Bluetooth, air conditioning, a drive mode shift system and rear parking sensors.
