IM LS7

IM LS7
IM LS7
Overview
Manufacturer	IM Motors
Also called	Zhiji LS7
Production	2022–present
Assembly	China: Shanghai
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV (E)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive; Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive;
Related	IM L7
Powertrain
Electric motor	340 hp (250 kW) (Rear motor); 579 Ps (18,300 Ma) (Dual motor);
Transmission	Single-speed transaxle gearboxes
Battery	100 kWh lithium ion; 90 kWh lithium ion; 77 kWh lithium ion;
Electric range	RWD 100kWh: 660 km (410 mi) (CTLC); 4WD 100kWh: 625 km (388 mi) (CTLC); RWD 90kWh: 602 km (374 mi) (CTLC); 4WD 90kWh: 550 km (340 mi) (CTLC); RWD 77kWh: 510 km (320 mi) (CTLC);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	120.5 in (3,060 mm)
Length	198.8 in (5,049 mm)
Width	78.8 in (2,002 mm)
Height	1,731 mm (68 in)

The IM LS7 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV built by IM Motors, developed from the full-sized sedan platform of the IM L7. The LS7 was officially launched in the Chinese market in February 2023 with deliveries starting in March.^[1]

Overview

The IM LS7 was revealed as a concept car on 19 April 2021, at Auto Shanghai, alongside the IM L7 prototype and Airo concept car.^[2]^[3]

Specifications

The IM LS7 uses the company's IM AD intelligent driving system, which uses Nvidia's Orin X chips and dual laser radar.^[4]

The base variant of the LS7 uses a permanent magnet synchronous single rear motor with 250 kW (340 PS; 340 hp), while the top-level variant uses a twin-motor setup, with 425 kW (578 PS; 570 hp) combined with front motor producing 175 kW and rear motor producing 250 kW. The peak torque is 725 Nm. Three battery versions are available with 77 kWh, 90 kWh, and 100 kWh of capacity respectively. The drag coefficient is 0.268cd.^[5]

When reversing, all-wheel drive is disengaged. Only the rear wheels work. Activating snow mode does not help. Telemetry, phone control doesn't work outside of china. Changing the SIM card does not help.

Interior

The LS7 interior features zero-gravity seats, an optional half-spoke steering wheel, and a center console with an auto-lifting AMOLED 2K ultra-clear interactive screen integrating the LCD instrument cluster and passenger entertainment screen with the IMOS2.0 infotainment system developed by IM Motors inhouse powered by Qualcomm 8155 chip, Gigabit Ethernet transmission speed.^[5]

References

^ Princewill, Hillary (February 11, 2023). "IM LS7 Launched In China, Starts at $45,500". carnewschina.com. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
^ Tudose, Sergio (12 April 2021). "IM L7 Is China's Latest Luxury EV Saloon, Will Take You to 62 MPH in 3.9 Seconds". Autoevolution. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
^ "SAIC, Alibaba-backed EV brand IM begins presale of first model L7". Gasgoo. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
^ McDee, Max de (14 June 2022). "IM LS7 adds two new cheaper versions to its lineup starting from €37,700". arenaev.com. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
^ ^a ^b Feijter, Tycho de (9 December 2022). "IM LS7 Electric SUV Seen On The Road In China". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2 September 2023.

[1] Princewill, Hillary (February 11, 2023). "IM LS7 Launched In China, Starts at $45,500". carnewschina.com. Retrieved September 2, 2023.

[2] Tudose, Sergio (12 April 2021). "IM L7 Is China's Latest Luxury EV Saloon, Will Take You to 62 MPH in 3.9 Seconds". Autoevolution. Retrieved 11 September 2021.

[3] "SAIC, Alibaba-backed EV brand IM begins presale of first model L7". Gasgoo. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.

[4] McDee, Max de (14 June 2022). "IM LS7 adds two new cheaper versions to its lineup starting from €37,700". arenaev.com. Retrieved 2 September 2023.

[:0-5] Feijter, Tycho de (9 December 2022). "IM LS7 Electric SUV Seen On The Road In China". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2 September 2023.

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