Is it really UAZ?
The electric vehicle is named EVM Pro, as confirmed by decals on its grille and steering wheel. The chassis comes from Ulyanovsk and is engine-free. UAZ is not involved in the electrical components or the control electronics of the car.
There was a partial factory warranty of two years or 150,000 km. This coverage applies to the undercarriage and the cabin with frame. The developer, Electromobili Manufacturing Rus, provides a five-year warranty on the electrical system itself.
What is imported into it?
The only foreign-made parts come from China in the form of battery cells. Worldwide, many manufacturers rely on similar cells, from small firms to global giants. For example, Tesla and Porsche purchase the same semi-finished elements and assemble their modular batteries from them.
Each cell stores 750 Wh of energy.
During assembly, a challenge arises: every cell varies in capacity and degradation. Consequently, technicians sort and group cells according to these parameters to achieve balanced performance.
Each 750 Wh cell is delivered as a semi-finished product. The battery modules are assembled and welded with a laser machine directly at the production site.
And what has the company done?
Everything beyond the cell semi-finished products has been developed in-house. For instance, the DC synchronous motor has been both designed and assembled by the company itself.
A synchronous DC motor sits on a subframe mounted in the same locations as traditional internal combustion engines. The unit weighs about 50 kg.
Domestic-made control units, a shifting unit, and a virtual dashboard are all included. The system not only displays information but also performs telematics functions.
A GPS sensor and accelerometer are embedded so driving modes can be monitored remotely, and the vehicle can be locked or unlocked remotely. It is also possible to impose speed limits in certain areas.
The virtual dashboard is a completely independent development. In addition to displaying information, it enables remote vehicle monitoring.
How far can it go, and how reliable is it?
The claimed range is 300 km, but this figure applies to an empty vehicle. Real-world range will depend on usage and conditions, and only time will tell how it performs in practice.
To conserve the power reserve, the developers implemented several measures. The top speed is limited to 80 km/h, which is more than adequate for city use, and the heating system for the battery and cabin operates autonomously (diesel heating), which helps retain charge in cold weather.
Compared with a gasoline-powered UAZ, the electric version is about 500 kg heavier. Consequently, payload capacity is reduced to around one ton instead of one and a half tons.
Inside, the cabin resembles a conventional UAZ, though some layout elements have changed. Floor levers are removed, and a modern virtual instrument panel is installed to provide an updated interface.
What does it cost?
The electric vehicle is paired with its own charging station and can be plugged into a three-phase electrical network. A full recharge takes roughly two hours.
Initial pricing places the electric truck at around 4.5 million rubles and includes a 45 kW charger. The charging time remains about two hours for a full charge.
The Model EVM Pro is not a concept car; it is a production-ready vehicle. The necessary production area and equipment are prepared, located in the Technopolis district of Moscow, at Tekstilshchiki (the former Moskvich site). The annual production plan targets 1,000 electric vehicles, and a significant portion of the initial batch has already been sold through early orders.
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[Source: Electromobili Manufacturing Rus, industry reports, and production announcements.]}