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New Mobilize Limo Electric Ride Share Service to Launch in EU

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Mobilize Limo will debut at “Munich IAA Mobility 2021”.

The fully-electric four-door saloon is purpose built to be used by taxi groups, private hire vehicle hire businesses, and for fleet use. It can only be obtained through a subscription service which will provide all-inclusive mobility solutions packages.

Mobilize Limo is part of a joint venture between Renault Group and Jiangling Motors Group Co., Ltd (JMCG) that began in 2018.

A fleet of 40 Mobilize Limo will be deployed after the big reveal,  to validate the services it will offer throughout Europe starting in the second half of 2022.

Clotilde Delbos, CEO of Mobilize, said: “The first Mobilize model, Limo, is the new brand’s response to the evolution of the ride-hailing market. This offer, which combines a vehicle and flexible services, fully illustrates Mobilize’s ability to the changing needs of vehicle users. It also demonstrates a unique know-how resulting from the experience of the Renault Group in mobility services and RCI Bank and Services’ strength in financing.”

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ABOVE: Mobilize Limo

A premium, elegant design
Mobilize Limo is 4.67m long, 1.83m wide, and 1.47m high, making it close in size to traditional
D-segment vehicles.  The Limo has a short bonnet and plunging roof, in the style of the fastback SUVs that have become popular of late.

There is a limited colour choice of Metallic Black, Metallic Grey and Glossy White.

The Mobilize Limo has flush door handles that pop out when the vehicle unlocks, LED headlamps with sweeping indicators,
17-inch smoke-finish lacquered alloy wheels, and ‘Mobilize Limo’ branding just behind the door mirrors.

The cabin is upholstered in easy-clean, soft-touch satin-finish TEP leather effect “fabric. The door panels have ambient light strips and faux-metal inserts, while seven colour light-themes to choose from.

Dashboards have carbon inserts, and a digital interface reaching across the upper section of the dashboard. Drover instruments are a 10.25-inch screen, and is complimented by a
12.3-inch touchscreen for infotainment.

Gilles Normand, Mobilize Vehicle Director, said: “Limo’s electric motor is its number one asset. It makes it ideal for use in cities, where ride-hailing is very popular. And wherever it is used, its range of more than 280 miles offers drivers one or even two full days of work without recharging. Statutory, spacious, connected, Limo demonstrates Mobilize’s ability to meet the needs of both professionals and consumers.”

Other features include:

  • Ergonomic driver’s seat (eight electric seat settings driver, 4 for passenger)
  • steering column can also be adjusted for both height and depth,
  • Refrigerated storage compartment between the two front seats
  • Winter Pack with heated seats and steering
  • 288mm of rear kneeroom
  • flat floor
  • wide-opening rear doors
  • two rear USB ports
  • rear volume control knobs
  • adjustable air vents
  • reading lights.
  • 411L boot
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • On the Road
    110kW/220Nm electric motor
  • 0-62mph time of 9.6 seconds
  • top speed limited to 87mph.
  • 3 drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport3 level regenerative braking
  • 2m turning circle
  • VSP (Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians) under 19mph

recharging

The battery is a liquid-cooled lithium-ion 60kWh unit with a range of 280 miles. This should be good for 150 miles of intensive use.

Charging is compatible with AC and DC systems, so can avail itself of  all public charging stations and home wallbox setups. Fast charging with get 150 miles in 40 minutes.

safety

  • full LED lights
  • eight airbags (two front, two front side, two rear side, two curtain)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Detection
  • Lane Change Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Deviation Warning
  • Front Collision Warning, Pedestrian Collision Warning, Advanced Emergency Braking
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • Around View Monitor (AVM)
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Door Opening Alarm

A cost-effective method of ownership
The European ride-hailing market is growing from €28 billion today, to €50 billion by 2030. It is ripe for widespread electrification. Electric cars will be essential for those wishing to access low emissions zones (LEZ) being brought in across the continent.

Interestingly, most hire drivers operate in urban and seri-urban areas. Taking this example, of the 47,500 private hire vehicles registered in France, 75 per cent of them are in Paris and the
greater-Paris area (2020 figures from Stacian).

The new service will encompass taxis, PHVs, and other private transport services such as medical and community transport. The service will suit full-time, part-time, or one-off drivers. This kind of setup services will also be available for other Renault Group electric vehicles.

Casual drivers will have access to a pay-as-you-drive solution, while Mobilize packages will also include services such as manufacturer-backed warrantees, maintenance, insurance, and charging solutions. Such all-inclusive, competitive packages serve to give commercial operators peace of mind.

 

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