IM Motors history under SAIC Motor. Origin: China. Status: Active. IM Motors (Zhiji Auto) is a Chinese premium electric vehicle manufacturer founded in 2020 as a joint venture between SAIC Motor, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, and Alibaba, known for its advanced autonomous driving and smart EVs.
SAIC Motor, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, and Alibaba Group officially formed a smart EV joint venture named IM Motors (Zhiji Auto) with an initial investment of 10 billion yuan. #China #SAICMotor #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_Motors
IM Motors officially launched its brand in Shanghai, unveiling its first two electric vehicle concepts: a sedan and an SUV, targeting the premium EV market. #China #SAICMotor #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_Motors
IM Motors debuted its first production vehicle, the L7 luxury electric sedan, at the Shanghai Auto Show, featuring an 118 kWh battery pack and advanced autonomous driving capabilities. #China #SAICMotor #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_L7
The IM L7 set a Guinness World Record for the longest electric vehicle drift, covering 43.646 km (27.12 miles) in 1 hour and 6 minutes, showcasing its dynamic handling capabilities. #China #SAICMotor #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_L7
IM Motors announced that the L7 had officially rolled off the production line and entered the market, positioning itself as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model S in China. #China #SAICMotor #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_L7
IM Motors unveiled its second model, the LS7 luxury electric SUV, at the Chengdu Motor Show, featuring a unique forward-swept A-pillar design and a massive windshield. #China #SAICMotor #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_LS7
The IM LS7 luxury electric SUV officially launched in the Chinese market, offering up to 660 km of CLTC range and a zero-gravity passenger seat designed for maximum comfort. #China #SAICMotor #LFPBattery · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_LS7
At the Shanghai Auto Show, IM Motors revealed the LS6 mid-size electric SUV concept, designed to compete in the highly competitive and more affordable premium EV crossover segment. #China #SAICMotor #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_LS6
The IM LS6 officially launched with deliveries beginning shortly after, becoming IM Motors' best-selling model due to its competitive pricing and 800V fast-charging architecture. #China #SAICMotor #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_LS6
IM Motors unveiled the L6, a mid-size electric sedan positioned below the L7, featuring advanced steer-by-wire technology and a rear-wheel steering system for enhanced agility. #China #SAICMotor #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_L6
The IM L6 officially launched in China, notably offering a 133 kWh semi-solid-state battery option providing over 1,000 km of CLTC range, a major industry technological milestone. #China #SAICMotor #SolidStateBattery · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_L6
The IM L6 set a lap record for production electric vehicles at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7:03.950, demonstrating its extreme track capabilities and chassis tuning. #China #SAICMotor #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_L6
The IM L6 officially went on sale in the Chinese market, aggressively priced to compete directly with the Xiaomi SU7 and Tesla Model 3, rapidly boosting IM's monthly sales volumes. #China #SAICMotor #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_L6
IM Motors revealed a significantly updated LS6 at the Chengdu Auto Show, featuring an 800V architecture, laser radar, and a digital chassis with four-wheel steering as standard. #China #SAICMotor #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_LS6
The facelifted IM LS6 officially launched, offering advanced features like a digital chassis and rear-wheel steering at a lower price point, resulting in over 10,000 pre-orders within days. #China #SAICMotor #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_LS6
IM Motors announced it had surpassed 100,000 cumulative vehicle deliveries since its inception, driven largely by the massive commercial success of the LS6 and L6 models. #China #SAICMotor #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_Motors
SAIC Motor announced plans to introduce IM Motors vehicles to European markets starting in 2025, leveraging SAIC's existing distribution network to compete with premium European EVs. #China #SAICMotor #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_Motors
At the Shanghai Auto Show, IM Motors unveiled the facelifted L7 equipped with next-generation IM AD autonomous driving technology, featuring enhanced urban navigation capabilities. #China #SAICMotor #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_L7
IM Motors announced the upcoming LS9, a full-size six-seat luxury electric SUV built on a new 900V architecture, aiming to compete directly with the Li Auto L9 and Nio ES8. #China #SAICMotor #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_Motors
Following record sales in 2025 driven by the L6 and LS6, IM Motors announced it had achieved operational profitability, becoming one of the few Chinese EV startups to do so. #China #SAICMotor #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_Motors