JAC e-JS1 2021– car dimensions: 3650 mm long, 1670 mm wide and 1540 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,180 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 140 litres.
The cabin has a 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus a 6.2-inch digital driver display. Automatic climate control is fitted along with multifunction steering wheel and cruise control. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera aid manoeuvres. Dual front airbags, ESC, ABS and ISOFIX are standard. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep systems appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space is 140 litres with seats up. Folding the 40/60 rear seats expands it to 400 litres, enough for weekly shopping in this compact city hatch.
Payload is around 370 kg based on 1180 kg kerb weight and 1550 kg gross vehicle weight. No towing capacities are listed in the specifications. The car uses standard MacPherson front and torsion beam rear suspension with no reinforced or heavy-duty options noted.
The cabin uses eco-leather seats with manual adjustments including driver height on some grades, a height-adjustable multifunction steering wheel, front centre armrest and 40/60 split rear seats. Digital 6.2-inch driver display and 10.25-inch touchscreen handle media and climate. It feels compact and practical for city use with modern mouldings, though rear space is tight for taller adults and materials are mostly hard plastic.
LFP battery 30.2-31.4 kWh, claimed range to 400 km NEDC
Service every 10,000 km or 12 months
Dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, TPMS, ISOFIX standard
High-strength steel cage body at 54.5 percent
Rear parking sensors and reverse camera standard
Latin NCAP zero stars
The e-JS1 runs fully electric on an LFP battery pack of 30.2 or 31.4 kWh depending on market. Official range figures reach 302 km NEDC or up to 400 km claimed, with real-world use nearer 200-280 km. AC charge times run 5-10 hours full. DC fast charge reaches 80 percent in about 30-42 minutes where available. Regenerative braking has three levels to extend range and cut brake wear.
Servicing follows a 10,000 km or 12-month interval after the initial 3,000 km check. Items cover battery health, cabin filter, brakes, coolant and software updates. Warranty is typically five years or 100,000 km on the vehicle and battery. Brake fluid changes fall around 40,000 km.
Safety kit centres on dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, traction control, TPMS, ISOFIX, auto-hold, hill-start assist, rear sensors, reverse camera and high-voltage cut-off after impact. The body uses a high-strength steel cage. No side or curtain airbags appear in the listed equipment. Latin NCAP scored zero stars overall with weak adult protection and unstable structure notes.
Living with the car means regular home or public charging and attention to battery cooling fluid. Suspension and tyres need checks because of instant torque. Regenerative braking keeps pads lasting longer. The compact size suits urban parking and short trips. rear load space is limited at around 121-140 litres.
Length 3650 mm, Width 1670 mm, Height 1540 mm, Wheelbase 2390 mm (e-JS1 2021 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, JAC Motors Brazil official technical sheet, Guatemala/Chile JAC dealer PDFs.