Chinese language auto large SAIC used this week’s 2024 Geneva auto present to debut the L6 compact sedan, the most recent mannequin from its newly established model IM.

IM, whose initials stand for Clever Mobility, is SAIC’s model for premium electrical automobiles. It is also meant to have a world attain, identical to MG, the historic British model by means of which SAIC sells quite a lot of mainstream EVs and hybrids across the globe.

Neither model has indicated plans to enter the U.S., nevertheless.

IM at present operates solely in China however will broaden to Europe in 2025, beginning with the L6 sedan and a compact crossover that is already accessible in China, dubbed the LS6. IM additionally sells a midsize sedan in China, dubbed the L7.

2025 IM L6

IM was quick on particulars for the L6 however mentioned at the very least one model will ship 0-62 mph acceleration in lower than three seconds. There shall be a normal lithium-ion battery and an accessible solid-state battery. Each batteries are anticipated to be accessible on the 2025 launch, an organization spokesperson mentioned.

The lithium-ion battery is projected to ship a variety of greater than 370 miles and the solid-state battery a variety greater than 500 miles. Each figures are based mostly on the WLTP take a look at cycle used abroad and would doubtless lead to decrease estimates when utilizing the stricter EPA cycle.

Different IM fashions function superior EV know-how, together with 900-volt electrical techniques and DC fast-charging functionality at charges approaching 400 kw. The automobiles additionally include extremely automated driver-assist techniques and loads of related companies. It is doubtless many of those applied sciences can even function within the L6.

IM is the model anticipated to share its EV know-how with Audi, which is trying to speed up EV improvement for the Chinese language market. A partnership between Audi and IM’s SAIC guardian was established final July, though specifics concerning the partnership weren’t divulged on the time.