IM Motors launches all-electric LS8 Neo SUV from RMB 239,800 with steer-by-wire
SAIC's IM Motors has added a pure-electric LS8 Neo to its large SUV line, with up to 752 km of CLTC range and a standard steer-by-wire chassis.
IM Motors, the premium EV brand of SAIC, launched the LS8 Neo in China on November 5. It is the first all-electric version of the LS8, which was previously sold only with a range extender.
2 trims are offered on an 800V platform. The 93 Max+ costs RMB 239,800 (about $35,800) with a 93 kWh CATL LFP pack and 684 km of CLTC range. The 103 Max+ costs RMB 259,800 (about $38,800) with a 103 kWh CATL ternary pack rated at 752 km. Charging from 10% to 80% takes 17 to 20 minutes.
A single 300 kW motor drives the 5,085 mm SUV, which rides on a 3,060 mm wheelbase. The standard Lizard digital chassis combines dual-redundant steer-by-wire, large-angle rear-wheel steering and closed-loop air suspension, giving a turning radius of 4.85 m.
Driver assistance uses a roof LiDAR and an end-to-end model co-developed with Momenta for highway and urban navigation. Inside are a 27.1-inch central screen, a 15.6-inch passenger screen and a 21.5-inch rear ceiling screen, with 5 or 6 seats.
