Entity Snapshot

The IM LS8 is a suv EREV from IM, listed from $34,690 ex-factory. . Catalogued as a structured product record: trim, battery, range, drive power, and reference price.

Trim / version	Standard (base)
Battery	NMC (CATL)
Range (CLTC / WLTP)	N/A / N/A
Drive power	N/A
Fast charge (30–80%)	N/A
Reference price	≈ $34,690 (ex-factory reference)

Powertrain

Drive layout	AWD (dual motor)
Motor type	PMSM (dual motor)
Motor model	N/A
Motor power	N/A
Torque	N/A
0–100 km/h	N/A
Top speed	N/A

Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.

Dimensions & Logistics

Length	5085 mm
Width	2000 mm
Height	1807 mm
Wheelbase	3060 mm
Curb weight	N/A
Gross weight	N/A
Ground clearance	N/A
Trunk capacity	N/A

Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)

Outer volume (L×W×H): 18.38 m³
Length grade: large
40HQ units (rack/crate): 1 unit estimate

Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.

Technology

Battery type	NMC (CATL)
Battery thermal management	Liquid cooling
Heat pump	Yes
Charging interface	GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)	Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Front suspension	Double wishbone
Rear suspension	Multi-link (air)
Brakes	Front ventilated disc / rear disc
Drag coefficient (Cd)	N/A
Drive architecture	AWD (dual motor)
Motor type	PMSM (dual motor)
Infotainment language	Chinese / English
Network bands	N/A

Technology fields are recorded verbatim from the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value. Linked terms open the glossary or the relevant explainer.

Market Compliance & Export Profile

HS code	870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles
Certification notes	EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.

Export notes

Landed-cost, import-duty, and per-market pricing data for this model lives on electricvehiclehub.net — see the full export profile there.

Data Sources & Verification

Source data

✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
✓ Battery chemistry, drive architecture & charging interface
✓ Certification & HS code classification

China EV Mart estimate

≈ 40HQ packing (length-graded estimate)
≈ Fields marked N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value

Data source: China EV Mart catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21

Specifications

Brand	IM
Body type	SUV
Powertrain	EREV
Family / nameplate	LS8
Currency	USD
Price basis	China ex-factory reference price
Price (ex-factory)	$34,690
Battery type	NMC (CATL)
Battery thermal management	Liquid cooling
Heat pump	Yes
Drive layout	AWD (dual motor)
Motor type	PMSM (dual motor)
Length	5085 mm
Width	2000 mm
Height	1807 mm
Wheelbase	3060 mm
Front suspension	Double wishbone
Rear suspension	Multi-link (air)
Brakes	Front ventilated disc / rear disc
Charging interface	GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)	Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Infotainment language	Chinese / English
Certification notes	EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.
HS code	870340
Data tier	Tier 1

IM LS8 (starting at $34,690) is a SUV from IM.

Overview

IM LS8 is an SUV range-extended electric from IM, in dual-motor all-wheel-drive form. Across export markets for the SUV range-extended electric, Germany levies only the 10% standard tariff; meanwhile, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +17% over base (≈ $40,604 landed). Key figures are NMC (CATL) chemistry and Double wishbone front / Multi-link (air) rear suspension. With a $34,690 ex-factory price, the SUV range-extended electric reads as mid-market. In the SUV range-extended electric segment, it serves importers targeting the family-SUV segment balancing spec and landed cost.

IM LS8