IM Motors launches electric LS8 in China starting at 239,800 yuan
On November 5, 2026, IM Motors launched the electric LS8 Neo in China in the 93 Max+ and 103 Max+ configurations. Prices were set at 239,800 and 259,800 yuan, respectively.
The electric LS8 Neo has joined the existing lineup of models with an extended range. The vehicle is built on an 800-volt platform and is available in two versions: the 93 Max+ for 239,800 yuan (35,800 dollars) and the 103 Max+ for 259,800 yuan (38,800 dollars).
The crossover is equipped with a roof-mounted LiDAR and the IM AD Zeta system, developed in collaboration with Momenta. The system supports navigation with automated driving on highways and in urban areas, as well as automatic parking in various scenarios.
The interior features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip. The equipment includes a 27.1-inch central screen with 5K resolution, a 15.6-inch front passenger display, and a 21.5-inch ceiling-mounted screen for rear passengers. The infotainment system works with the IM Claw intelligent assistant and the Qwen language model. The LS8 Neo is available with five or six seats, featuring zero-gravity mode, massage, heating, and ventilation.
The standard Lizard digital chassis uses steer-by-wire with dual redundancy and rear-wheel steering at a large angle. The turning radius is 4.85 meters, and the system allows for a 180-degree turn in tight spaces. The vehicle also features air suspension and the IM SynVector torque management system with a response time of 20 milliseconds.
The electric motor delivers 300 kW (402 hp) and 500 N·m of torque. Both versions support charging from 10% to 80% in 17–20 minutes. The 93 Max+ configuration comes with a 93 kWh LFP battery and a range of 684 km under the CLTC standard, or approximately 554 km under WLTP. The 103 Max+ features a 103 kWh triple-lithium traction battery, offering a range of 752 km under CLTC and approximately 609 km under WLTP.
