JAC Cars PH officially launches 2024 Ytterby EV

After announcing its prices, variants, and specs, JAC Cars Philippines has officially launched the Ytterby EV in the country. Serving as the brand's first-ever all-electric offering, the JAC Ytterby showcases the automaker's latest innovation in EVs resulting from 60 years of engineering experience from one of the first automobile brands in the PRC.

“The launch of the All-New Ytterby is timely as EVs steadily become more mainstream in the Philippines because of their ability to provide clean and cost-efficient mobility. “With the launch of the all-new Ytterby, leading edge does not have to mean out of reach, with all its technology and features, this vehicle is surprisingly accessible. This stylish and practical EV complements our lineup of attractive and value-packed models that we believe every Filipino deserves,” said Tonette Lee, JAC Cars Philippines Brand Head.

First previewed at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), the JAC Ytterby features a bubbly and retro-inspired exterior design. It gets the brand's “Bubble Aesthetics” design philosophy which consists of large LED headlights, round LED daytime running lights, a sleek & distinct roofline, tri-color petal-inspired alloy wheels, and flush door handles.

In terms of size, the Ytterby comes in at 4025mm long, 1770mm wide, 1560mm tall, and has a 2620mm wheelbase. It also has a 250-liter luggage capacity and a ground clearance of 160mm.

Inside, the EV features a sleek-looking interior that is dominated by a pair of digital displays. One is the instrument cluster directly in front of the driver while the other is a touchscreen infotainment system. It supports Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, as well as USB. All versions of the Ytterby get leather seats, a wireless charging pad, automatic climate control with PM 2.5 filtration, front & rear charging ports, and 64-color ambient lighting.

Other available features on the Ytterby are a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera system, a memory seat for the driver, power-adjustable front seats with ventilation, and a 6-speaker sound system (4 speakers for lesser variants).

A total of two variants are available for the JAC Ytterby – Air 405 and Pro 505. The former has up to 405 km of range thanks to a 41 kWh battery pack that drives an electric motor which puts out 94 PS with 135 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the latter can cover up to 505 km on a single charge thanks to a 51.5 kWh battery pack. Power-wise, the Pro 505 generates 134 PS and 175 Nm of torque.

Giving Ytterby customers extra peace of mind while on the road is a suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Thanks to the intelligent driver aids, the EV comes with niceties such as blind-spot detection, cross-traffic warning, lane departure warning, lane-cross warning, front collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and automatic headlights. The ADAS features are only available for the Pro 505 version of the Ytterby.

JAC Ytterby Air 405 – PHP 1.195 million

JAC Ytterby Pro 505 – PHP 1.320 million