SAIC-backed IM Motors starts delivery of IM L7

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- The first batch of the IM L7s was delivered to consumers in Shanghai and Suzhou on June 18.

The IM L7 is the first production model under the Chinese high-end all-electric car brand, which is owned by IM Motors, the joint venture among SAIC Motor, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, and Alibaba.

The model's delivery was originally scheduled to begin in April, but was delayed to mid-June due to the coronavirus impact.

IM L7; photo credit: IM Motors

Due to external circumstances, such as logistics and transportation factors, the time of vehicle delivery will be different for consumers across China, the automaker said via its WeChat account.

With the delivery kicking off nationwide, IM Motor is going to launch the IM Care tailor-made service.

Up until now, IM Motors has already opened nearly 70 experience and delivery service centers, and expects the total number to grow to 120 by the end of this year.

The IM L7 formally hit the market on April 17. The model currently comes with two variants—the Dynamic and the Pro, which are priced at 368,800 yuan ($55,260) and 408,800 yuan ($61,250) respectively.

Positioned as a full-sized sedan, the IM L7 measures 5,098mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,482mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,100mm. The model comes with a total of 6 body color options, named Pissarro white, Raphael tea, Cezanne black, Rembrandt gray, Diana white and Morandi gray.

In terms of power system, the two permanent magnet synchronous motors can continuously drive both axles with a system output of 425 KW / 725 N•m. The IM L7 can sprint from 0-100km/h within only 3.87 seconds and has a braking distance from 100-0km/h of 32.69 meters.  Equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack, the model has a CLTC-rated range of 615km.