On October 29, the IM LS8 NEO pure electric — the first all-wire-control large five-seat flagship SUV under IM Motors' NEXT·2028 strategy — officially opened for pre-order. The new model is offered in two variants, 93 Max+ and 103 Max+, with pre-order benefit pricing starting at 249,800 yuan, setting a new benchmark for the 250,000-yuan-class pure electric large five-seat SUV market with flagship-level capabilities.
Committed to building cars with dedication and creating tech-driven quality vehicles. As a tech-quality flagship jointly developed by two industry giants — SAIC Group and CATL — the IM LS8 NEO pure electric comes standard across all variants with CATL batteries, the all-wire-control Lizard chassis,physical AI intelligence, and flagship luxury space, making it an absolute must-consider choice in the 250,000-yuan-class pure electric large five-seat SUV segment in 2026.
CATL Batteries Standard Across All Variants: Two Industry Giants Join Forces to Create the 8-Series Flagship Powerhouse
"When buying an EV, choose your battery — go with CATL; when buying a flagship, choose your motor — go with SAIC, a major automaker." The IM LS8 NEO pure electric comes standard across all variants with CATL custom high-quality batteries, offered in two versions: the 93kWh Golden Efficient battery and the 103kWh Single-Crystal Super-Energy battery. In terms of performance, it still delivers over 370kW of powerful output even at 20% low battery, with instant throttle response. In terms of quality, it is safe, reliable, and long-lasting. All cells are produced in Lighthouse Factories and undergo over 7,000 quality control checkpoints to achieve PPB-level aviation-grade reliability, with safety far exceeding the new national standards; low-lithium-consumption technologies also ensure the battery remains worry-free even after ten years of driving.
Not only that — SAIC's latest NEO electric drive architecture gives the IM LS8 NEO pure electric stronger power, lower energy consumption, and more practical ultra-fast charging. All variants are equipped with the NEO Hurricane motor, delivering power comparable to a 3.0T high-output engine for an exhilarating drive; paired with the Energy Master Management System 3.0, CLTC energy consumption is as low as 15.2kWh per 100km, bringing per-kilometer travel costs down to just a few cents; the all-domain 800V high-voltage platform enables 529km of range in just 15 minutes of charging and is compatible with over 90% of public charging piles on the market, delivering full power as soon as you plug in; even in extreme cold of -20℃, battery capacity retention remains at 95%, giving northern users peace of mind.
All-Wire-Control Lizard Chassis Standard Across All Variants: Redefining Automotive Safety Boundaries and Delivering Ultimate Driving Emotional Value
The IM LS8 NEO pure electric is the only model in the 250,000-yuan class to come standard with an all-wire-control chassis across all variants. SAIC Group spent eight years honing this technology, starting wire-control R&D in 2018 and undergoing over 10,000 tests and validations — making it the only automaker in the industry today with mastery of the full-chain wire-control technology.
The all-wire-control Lizard chassis redefines the safety boundaries of the automobile. Drawing on aviation-derived technology concepts, the new model features triple safety redundancy, achieving 10FIT aviation-grade reliability; the world's first IM SynVector all-domain wire-control vector torque coordination control delivers a 20-millisecond response, enabling millisecond-level precise coordination of steering, braking, and torque output in emergencies, with the system actively assisting braking and obstacle avoidance to maximize collision prevention and steadily protect the whole family on every journey.
The all-wire-control Lizard chassis also delivers ultimate emotional value to users' daily driving. All variants come standard with bidirectional 24° smart rear-wheel steering, achieving an ultra-small 4.85-meter turning radius — half a turn of the steering wheel locks it to full, making narrow-road U-turns elegant and easy in one go; high-speed lane changes are silky smooth, and cornering is precise and crisp, delivering a man-and-machine-as-one experience; there is also the industry's only three-level adjustable steering ratio, adapting to different driving habits across the family. It truly makes the car more agile than a compact, more elegant than a flagship, and loved by the whole family — turning "driving a big car" from a compromise into a pleasure.
All-Domain Physical AI Intelligence: Drives Well Anywhere in the World, One Sentence Gets a Chain of Things Done
As Momenta's only founding Lighthouse partner in the industry, IM AD ZETA leverages L4-level model capabilities to empower L2-level assisted driving, fully adapting to Momenta's world model — physical AI is now on board, evolving from "seeing the world" to "understanding the world." During the 2026 Paris Motor Show, IM AD assisted driving handled extremely complex road conditions such as the roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris with ease, truly achieving "drives well anywhere in China, drives well anywhere in the world." Built to global standards, the IM LS8 NEO pure electric will enter the European market next year, bringing China's quality flagship to the world.
In terms of the smart cockpit, IM Claw — a lobster-inspired intelligent agent jointly developed by IM Motors and the Qwen large model — is now on board, supporting fuzzy intent reasoning and execution as well as multi-agent task orchestration, getting a chain of things done with a single sentence; it can also proactively remember user preferences, becoming more in sync the more you use it.
Flagship Luxury Space: Possibly the Most Comfortable Cabin in the 250,000-Yuan Class
As a family flagship SUV, the IM LS8 NEO pure electric lets every occupant enjoy a flagship-level luxury experience. The driver's seat is the only one in its class to come standard across all variants with a 4D mechanical massage seat, featuring 5 traditional meridian massage techniques, making every massage feel like a bespoke treatment from a seasoned therapist; the front passenger "Super Right-Row First-Class" seat and the rear "Corbusier" electric sofa seats are all standard, so you can sit however you like; it is also the first to apply automotive-grade natural latex to the second-row seats, providing better body support, breathability, and antibacterial properties — like bringing a five-star-plus hotel luxury mattress into the cabin. In addition, the Danish B&O luxury sound system and the 12.3L double-door smart temperature-controlled refrigerator — luxury features usually found only in 400,000- to 500,000-yuan vehicles — are all standard across the range with no need for optional extras.
In addition, the IM LS8 NEO pure electric is a super-spacious, massively capable space flagship. Second-row space leads its class and rivals executive-level MPVs — even a 190cm-tall passenger can easily cross their legs in the back; with five people on board, the trunk can still hold 15 20-inch suitcases; the 168L front trunk accommodates a 24-inch suitcase with ease and opens with a simple "knock," holding the whole family's passions.
Top-tier technology fully loaded, with top quality strictly selected by major automakers. The IM LS8 NEO pure electric, backed by professional automotive manufacturing heritage, lets every user confidently enjoy technology that leads the era — and quality that leads the era.
