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IM EV Portfolio
IM is an EV brand owned by SAIC Motor and made in China. This model portfolio showcases the shift toward zero-emission mobility.
Vehicles are organized by model family. A model family is an OEM-defined product program sharing a common platform, architecture, and market positioning, from which multiple body styles, variants, and trims are derived.
IM EV Model Families
List of IM EV model families - only all-electric (BEV) models are listed:
| Canonical Model | Variants | Style |
|---|---|---|
| IM L6 | AWD | sedan |
| IM L6 | LR | sedan |
| IM L6 | sedan | |
| IM L7 | AWD | sedan |
| IM L7 | LR | sedan |
| IM LS6 | AWD | SUV |
| IM LS6 | LR | SUV |
| IM LS6 | SUV | |
| IM LS7 | SUV |
IM EV Technology
Platform: SDV-Native, 800V-dominantE/E Architecture: Baseline
OTA Capability: Baseline
Battery Suppliers: CATL, LG Chem
Power Inverter Tech: IGBT-based
Platform = level of vehicle platform maturity or advancement, and its dominant system voltage.
Shared = ICE-derived | Dedicated = EV-native platform | SDV-Native = future-proof
E/E Architecture: degree of integration and maturity of the vehicle’s electronic/electric control systems (from Baseline legacy wiring to Advanced domain/zonal designs).
Baseline = Distributed ECUs | Modern = Domain-based | SDV-Native = Zonal-based with central compute
OTA Capability = scope of Over-The-Air updates supported — from Baseline basic infotainment to Advanced control and systems firmware.
Baseline = Infotainment/maps | Limited = Infotainment+ | Partial = Multiple systems | Advanced = Most systems | Full = Full-vehicle updateable
Battery Suppliers = primary traction battery suppliers across the model lineup.
Power Inverter Tech = power electronics technology used (silicon carbide SiC vs silicon), which affects efficiency and thermal performance.
IGBT = Conventional | SiC = High-efficiency | GaN = Next-generation, pilots
About IM
IM Motors (Intelligent Mobility Motors) is a premium electric vehicle brand jointly founded by SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and Zhangjiang Hi Tech in 2020. Headquartered in Shanghai, IM represents SAIC's flagship intelligent electric mobility initiative, combining advanced electrification with artificial intelligence, cloud connectivity, and data driven design. The brand's mission is to merge high performance EV engineering with next generation digital ecosystems, targeting the luxury and technology centric segment of China's EV market.
IM Motors' lineup includes the IM L7 luxury sedan, the IM LS6 mid size electric SUV, and the IM LS7 flagship crossover. Built on SAIC's dedicated IMOS EV architecture and powered by the brand's proprietary IM AD autonomous driving platform, these vehicles feature high output dual motor systems, 900 volt electrical architectures, and long range battery packs supplied by CATL. The L7 and LS7 both offer intelligent air suspension, advanced aerodynamics, and ranges exceeding 600 kilometers, while the LS6 focuses on dynamic performance with a minimalist digital interior.
One of IM's signature innovations is its IM AD Intelligent Drive system, which uses NVIDIA Orin X chips, high precision LiDAR, and multi sensor fusion for advanced driver assistance and semi autonomous operation. The vehicles run on the IM OS software platform, developed in collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, enabling continuous over the air updates, AI personalization, and integration with Alibaba's smart ecosystem. The brand also incorporates unique features such as a retractable central touchscreen and high speed data communication architecture.
IM Motors has positioned itself as a rival to NIO, XPeng, and Tesla in China's high tech premium EV segment. The brand's vehicles are manufactured by SAIC at dedicated facilities in Shanghai, with expanding export plans for Europe and select global markets beginning in 2025. Through its blend of electric performance, digital intelligence, and design sophistication, IM represents SAIC's most technologically advanced EV initiative to date.
Pure Electric Identity
IM Motors is a pure play electric automaker, developing all vehicles and technologies exclusively for zero emission performance. Built on dedicated EV platforms without combustion legacy constraints, IM combines intelligent software, advanced driver assistance, and high voltage electrification to deliver a fully electric, connected driving experience.
