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IM Motors

"Zhiji Motors" redirects here. Not to be confused withShinjin Motors.

IM Motors(Chinese:Trí kỷ khí xa,Zhiji Motors) is anelectric vehiclejoint venturebetweenChineseautomobile manufacturerSAIC Motorand Chinese technology companiesZhangjiang Hi-TechandAlibaba Group.

Zhiji Automotive Technology Co., Ltd
(IM Motors)
Company typeJoint venture
IndustryAutomotive
FoundedDecember 2020;4 years ago(December 2020)(Shanghai)
Headquarters
Shanghai
,
China
Area served
China
Key people
Liu Tao (co-CEO)[1]
ProductsElectric vehicles
OwnerSAIC Motor(54%)
Alibaba Group(18%)
Zhangjiang Hi-Tech(18%)
Websitewww.immotors.com

Etymology

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The company's English name IM stands for "Intelligence in Motion". Its Chinese name is Zhiji Motors ( trí kỷ khí xa ).[2]

History

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The IM Motors joint venture between SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech was established in December 2020, and a 3D rendering of the company's upcoming sedan, aiming to compete with theTesla Model S,was presented later in January 2021.[1][2]

A dynamically developing industry in China, the so-called New Energy Vehicles are distinguished by their high-performance and high power drive systems.[3]

In April 2021 at theAuto Shanghaiauto show, IM Motors presented three vehicles; theL7electricexecutive carprototype,[4]along with two concepts, the LS7mid-sizeSUVand theAirodesigned by English designerThomas Heatherwick.[5][6]

In December 2022, IM Motors officially launched its second production mode, theIM LS7,planning to start its sales in the second half of 2023 limited only to domestic market.[7]Meanwhile, the 18% stake held by the administrative authorities of Shanghai'sPudong New Districtwas sold to the private company Zhangjiang Hi-Tech.

In August 2023, the company introduced its third model in the form of theLS6,an "SUV Coupe" variation of the flagshipLS7,positioned below it under the nameLS6.[8]

In July 2023, the GermanAudiannounced that it is establishing strategic cooperation with the Chinese companySAIC Motorin order to borrow its platform used to build large electric cars. Audi thus expressed its desire to use this technology to build its own electric model specifically for the Chinese market in order to increase its competitiveness against companies such asNio.[9]

In February 2024, IM Motors participated in the Geneva Motor Show and launched its fourth model, Zhiji L6, for the first time in the world. On April 8, 2024, Zhiji L6 was officially released and pre-sale started.[10]The car will be officially launched on May 13, with a price range of RMB 219,900 to 345,900. A discount of RMB 22,000 will be offered for purchase within the first month after launch.[11]The flagship version of the car (Max Lightyear Edition) uses a quasi-900V ultra-high performance platform and ultra-fast charging semi-solid-state batteries, with a range of more than 1,000 kilometers.[12]

On March 1, 2024, IM Motors announced that it had received over RMB 8 billion in Series B equity financing, led by Bank of China Asset Management, a subsidiary of Bank of China, with participation fromABC Investment,Lingang Group,CATL,Momenta,Qingtao Energyand other companies.[13]

Models

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See also:List of SAIC vehicles

Current models

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Concept vehicles

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IM Motors has revealed the following concept cars:

  • IM Airo Concept
  • IM LS7 Concept

Sales

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Calendar year Total sales
2022 5,000[14]
2023 38,253[15]
2024 65,505[16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ab"SAIC & Alibaba set up Zhiji Auto for electric car label IM".Electrive.15 January 2021.Retrieved11 September2021.
  2. ^ab"A New EV Brand is Born – China's IM Motors is Officially Launched; Backed by Alibaba".Auto Futures.16 January 2021. Archived fromthe originalon 11 September 2021.Retrieved11 September2021.
  3. ^"SAIC's premium EV brand Zhiji Motor to show three models at Auto China 2021".Gasgoo.Retrieved2022-02-09.
  4. ^Smith, Sam D. (12 April 2021)."Zhiji L7 Is An Electric Sports Sedan From China With Wireless Charging, 620-Mile Range".Carscoops.Retrieved11 September2021.
  5. ^Smith, Sam D. (21 April 2021)."Giant Air Purifier On Wheels Sets Out To Make A Real Difference: Say Hello To The IM Airo".Carscoops.Retrieved11 September2021.
  6. ^"IM Motors is launching 3+1+1 Plan at Auto Shanghai 2021".PR Newswire.24 April 2021.Retrieved12 September2021.
  7. ^"The IM LS7 Is An Electric Chinese SUV That Looks Like An Aston Martin DBX".16 December 2022.Retrieved2022-12-17.
  8. ^"MG Australia wants 579kW IM LS6 electric SUV".Retrieved2023-09-23.
  9. ^"Audi in talks to buy premium EV platform from China's SAIC, report says".Retrieved2023-07-27.
  10. ^"Trí kỷ L6 dự thụ giới công bố: 23 vạn nguyên chí 33 vạn nguyên | giới diện tân văn · khoái tấn"[IM L6 pre-sale price announced: 230,000 to 330,000 yuan | Jiemian News · News]. 2024-04-11. Archived fromthe originalon 11 April 2024.Retrieved2024-12-08.
  11. ^"Tối tiền tuyến trí kỷ L6 chính thức phát bố, thượng thị quyền ích giới 19.99 vạn nguyên".36 khắc.2024-05-14.Archivedfrom the original on 2024-05-17.Retrieved2024-05-14.
  12. ^"Trí kỷ liên tịch CEO đàm trí kỷ L6" vương tạc ": Siêu khoái sung cố thái điện trì, siêu 1000 công lí tục hàng + chuẩn 900V siêu khoái sung".21 tổng hợp.2024-03-25.Archivedfrom the original on 2024-03-25.Retrieved2024-04-10.
  13. ^"Momenta news".Gasgoo.Retrieved2024-12-08.
  14. ^"2022 niên chỉnh xa tiêu thụ sổ cư".SAIC Motor.Retrieved2024-04-07.
  15. ^"2023 niên chỉnh xa tiêu thụ sổ cư".SAIC Motor.Retrieved2024-04-07.
  16. ^"Trí kỷ khí xa: 2024 niên tổng tiêu lượng 65505 đài, đồng bỉ tăng trường 71% | mỗi kinh võng".www.nbd.com.cn.Retrieved2025-01-01.

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