Engineering:Dayun Yuanzhi M1

Short description: Battery electric minivan

Dayun Yuanzhi M1
Overview
Manufacturer	Dayun Group
Production	2021–present
Assembly	China
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan
Body style	5-door minivan
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Dayun EV platform
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Transmission	Single-speed reduction gear
Battery	72.27–90.6 kWh lithium-ion battery
Electric range	Up to 550 km (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,902 mm (114.3 in)
Length	4,885 mm (192.3 in)
Width	1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Height	1,785 mm (70.3 in)

The Dayun Yuanzhi M1 (Chinese: 远志M1) is a battery electric minivan produced by the Chinese automaker Dayun Group since 2021. The model was launched under Dayun's Yuanzhi new energy vehicle series and is positioned as a premium electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

Overview

Rear view

The Yuanzhi M1 debuted in the Chinese market in 2021 as one of Dayun's larger passenger-oriented electric vehicles. The vehicle adopts a conventional one-box MPV design with a three-row 2+2+3 seating configuration and a front-mounted electric drivetrain.

The Yuanzhi M1 was developed primarily for family and executive transport markets, featuring a long wheelbase and a spacious interior layout. Reviews noted the vehicle's emphasis on cabin comfort, quietness and electric driving range.

According to third-party reports, the Yuanzhi M1 is equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), LED lighting, wireless phone charging and electrically adjustable seating.

Specifications

The Yuanzhi M1 is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor producing 145 kW (197 hp). Depending on variant, battery capacities range from 72.27 kWh to 90.6 kWh.

The largest battery version is rated for up to 550 km of range under the Chinese CLTC testing cycle. Fast charging capability allows the battery to be charged to 80 percent in approximately 36 minutes using DC fast charging.

Dimensions of the Yuanzhi M1 are 4885 mm in length, 1870 mm in width and 1785 mm in height, with a wheelbase measuring 2902 mm.

Dayun Yuanzhi M2

Based on the Yuanzhi M1, Dayun Yuanzhi M2 was originally planned to be a more premium variant of the model positioned above the regular Yuanzhi M1 in Dayun's electric vehicle lineup. The vehicle was introduced as part of Dayun's Yuanzhi premium electric series. The Yuanzhi M2 was developed for business transportation and executive shuttle applications, continuing Dayun's focus on electric MPVs. Chinese automotive media described the M2 as targeting the growing premium new energy MPV segment in China. The vehicle remains to be a prototype as was never mass produced.