New Electric Car IM LS6 Available for Purchase in China

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14 Oct 2023

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New Electric Car IM LS6 Available for Purchase in China

IM Motors, a joint venture involving SAIC Motor, Alibaba, and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, has introduced its newest offering, the LS6, to the Chinese market. Impressively, prior to its official release, the LS6 has already amassed over 25,000 pre-orders.

IM LS6: The Mid-Size Electric SUV

The IM LS6 is a mid-size fastback electric SUV, boasting dimensions of 4,904/1,988/1,669 mm and a wheelbase measuring 2,950 mm. Though its profile might evoke similarities to Tesla's Model Y, it is noteworthy that the LS6 surpasses the Tesla by 154 mm in length. The LS6 showcases a sleek, streamlined body design with distinctive features such as droplet-shaped headlights, retractable door handles, and a unified taillight unit that gracefully extends past the ducktail spoiler. Notably, the LS6 achieves an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.237 Cd.

Interior Innovations

Inside, the IM LS6 offers a choice between a D-shaped conventional steering wheel and a steering yoke, depending on the variant. The standout feature of the interior is the sizable 26.3-inch screen, serving as both a center screen and an instrument cluster. Additionally, an optional 15.5-inch screen is available for the front passenger, and there is another touchscreen on the central tunnel for operating various vehicle functions. The drive mode selector is conveniently located on the steering column, and the cockpit incorporates an NVIDIA Orin chip for its advanced driving assistance system.

The interior provides ample space, with a trunk capacity of 665 liters, expandable to 1,640 liters when the rear seats are folded down. As an electric vehicle (EV), the LS6 includes a front trunk or "frunk" with a capacity of 32 liters.

Impressive Variants and Performance

The LS6 comes in several variants with varying powertrains. The entry-level version features a single electric motor on the rear axle, producing 314 hp and 450 Nm. It is equipped with a 71-kWh ternary (NMC) battery, offering a range of 560 km under CLTC conditions. This variant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The second variant offers a more potent electric motor, generating 340 hp and 450 Nm. It is fitted with a larger 90-kWh battery, extending the range to 680 km under CLTC conditions.

The third variant boasts a 515 hp/500 Nm electric motor on the rear axle, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. This variant is powered by a 100-kWh battery, granting an impressive range of 760 km under CLTC conditions. The range-topping variant features 4WD, delivering 787 hp and 800 Nm, allowing it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.5 seconds. It is equipped with a 100-kWh battery, providing a range of 702 km under CLTC conditions.

Competitive Pricing in the Chinese Market

The IM LS6 is competitively priced, with introductory prices ranging from 214,900 to 276,900 yuan ($29,430 to $37,920). In the fiercely competitive Chinese market, the LS6 will face off against contenders like the Nio EC6, Tesla Model Y, Rising R7, and a multitude of other electric vehicle models.

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