Melex is a Polish manufacturer of electric microcars based in Mielec, operating since 1971.[1]
The company MELEX has gained such significant popularity that the name MELEX has become synonymous with small electric vehicles. Their rich tradition, history, and experience have earned them customer recognition and numerous awards and distinctions, such as the Forbes Diamonds, Qltowa Marka, TERAZ POLSKA,[2] and the Economic Award of the President of Poland in the category of International Product in the entire segment of the electric vehicle market. The MELEX brand holds certifications for top-quality products and advanced technological solutions, as evidenced by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.[3]
History
Beginnings
Electric vehicles have been produced by the Wytwórnia Sprzętu Komunikacyjnego "PZL-Mielec" since 1971 in the newly established department of the aircraft factory in Mielec. Their production began with the intention of exporting to the American market.[4] Initially, they were produced as three-wheeled golf carts, and by 1973, the product range was expanded to include four-wheeled passenger, cargo, and golf carts. The design of the vehicle family was overseen by Janusz Zygadlewicz.[5]
The most popular variant in Poland became the two-seater cargo vehicle with an open body. In the Melex WGE-3 variant, it could carry 150 kg of cargo. Gradually, variants with enclosed cabins also appeared. By 1977, over 46,000 Melex vehicles had been produced, with a significant portion being exported; annual production reached about 10,000 units.[6]
Division
Contemporary versions
- Cargo
- Passenger
- Special-Purpose
- Homologated
- Non-Homologated
External links
- (in Polish and English)
- A Brief History of Melex Golf Carts at Vintage Golf Cart Parts
References
- Melex - Forbes - wiadomości gospodarcze i finansowe www.forbes.pl, retrieved 2024-07-30^
- Melex www.forbes.pl, retrieved 2024-08-14^
- CERTYFIKATY I HOMOLOGACJA Melex Polski, retrieved 2024-08-14^