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IM Motors · 2026REEVRange-Extended EV
LS8 66kWh EREV
A large SUV with 430 km CLTC electric range and 1,605 km combined range
The IM LS8 is a large range-extender SUV offered with five or six seats and 52 or 66 kWh batteries. The larger-pack version claims 430 km electric CLTC range and 1,605 km combined range.
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- PLANNED KM
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- HP
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- 0-100
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- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
Oman
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
No confirmed regional launch yet.
Through members' eyes
IM Motors LS8 66kWh EREV, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 430 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
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- Power
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- Torque
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- 0-100 km/h
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- Top Speed
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- Battery Capacity
- 66 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
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- AC Charging
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- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
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Price reference for comparison
A reliable Gulf price reference is not available for this model yet.
An in-app alert the moment a Gulf price appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- A long 430 km CLTC electric range before the extender is needed
- Five- and six-seat layouts for families
- Bidirectional rear steering up to 24° and a 4.85 m turning radius
Watch out for
- No announced Gulf dealer or price for the model
- The quoted range uses China's CLTC cycle
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
Bidirectional rear steering up to 24° enables a 4.85 m turning radius
IM AD ZETA assisted driving based on a Momenta reinforcement-learning model
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for IM Motors LS8 66kWh EREV
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your IM Motors LS8 66kWh EREV in the Gulf.
Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 2.063 OMR
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
IM Motors has not published: AC charging power · DC fast-charging power — we show only what is official.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
Battery health
estimated100%Excellent
This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.
66 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsThe Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
No logged experiences for this car yet — be the first to document it.
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Agent in the Gulf, not in your market
There is a factory agent in nearby markets — warranty usually does not transfer automatically, and servicing means moving the car. Ask before buying.
- Agent in Oman
- None
- Vehicle warranty
- Not published
- Battery warranty
- Not published
Official agent in UAE, Jordan
“Not published” means we could not find terms stated by the maker or its Gulf agent — not that the car has no warranty. We do not print an unpublished figure, because it is the one a buyer would plan around.
From owners and the community
IM Motors LS8 66kWh EREV discussions
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EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
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How can you get the IM Motors LS8 66kWh EREV?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
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Observed local availability
Not observed yet
We have not yet verified a local launch or stock listing.
Independent importer
Awaiting local evidence
It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.
Import via EV Gulf
Inspection + freight + registration
We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.
Request this car through EV Gulf — inspected & registered, warranty in writingOne accountable party, one invoice →
If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.
How it stacks up
Ready spec cards: battery, range, charging and China list price. Share in one tap.
IM Motors LS8 66kWh EREV vs its rivals
Same body and powertrain, closest on price
IM Motors LS8 66kWh EREVIM MotorsBattery66 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 430 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- —
- POWER
- —
- GULF PRICE
- —
Haval H6 PHEVHavalBattery19.1 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 935 km
- DC PEAK
- 34 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.8 s
- POWER
- 322 hp
- GULF PRICE
- 8,500 KWD
Jaecoo J7 PHEVJaecooBattery18.3 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 1,020 km
- DC PEAK
- 40 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 8.5 s
- POWER
- 343 hp
- GULF PRICE
- 8,400 KWD
Fangchengbao Ti7 200km 2WD MaxFangchengbaoBattery35.6 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 980 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.8 s
- POWER
- 272 hp
- GULF PRICE
- 10,500 KWD
BYD Song Plus DM-iBYDBattery18.3 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 760 km
- DC PEAK
- 18 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 5.9 s
- POWER
- 319 hp
- GULF PRICE
- 8,999 KWD
Gulf starting price in KWD, varies by market · range on the stated test cycle
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