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IM Motors · 2026BEVBattery Electric
LS7
Five metres, five seats — the roomiest cabin at this price
A 5.05-metre SUV on a 3.06-metre wheelbase with only five seats — all that space goes to passengers, not a cramped third row. 100 kWh, 611 km CLTC, and 570 hp through all four wheels. Sold in the UAE via Smart Mobility International.
- 440
- PLANNED KM
- 570
- HP
- 4.5s
- 0-100
- TBA
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
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Source: IM Motors official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
Bahrain
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
UAE
Smart Mobility International
Official manufacturer video
Luxury in motion
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Captions when available
Through members' eyes
IM Motors LS7, 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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If it landed in your market at this price — would you buy the IM Motors LS7?
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 611 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 440 km
- Power
- 570 HP
- Torque
- 725 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 4.5 s
- Top Speed
- 239 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 100 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- TBA
- AC Charging
- 11 kW
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- TBA
CLTC · ≈532 km on the WLTP basis
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 19,900 BHD
≈ EstimatedUpdated August 2026
This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.
An in-app alert the moment the Gulf price moves or appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- A 3.06 m wheelbase for just five seats — limousine-grade rear legroom
- 570 hp AWD and 4.5 s for less than half what the German rivals cost
- A 100 kWh pack — comfortable reserve in summer heat, when the AC eats into range
Watch out for
- The 611 km figure is on the optimistic CLTC cycle — expect far less at highway speed
- The dealer has not published a DC charging rate
- Only five seats despite the length — not for a family that needs a third row
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
A zero-gravity rear seat — reclines almost flat with a powered footrest
3,060 mm of wheelbase for five seats — a space-per-passenger ratio rare in the class
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for IM Motors LS7
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 LS7 in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
11 kW
~ 10 hours from 0 to 100%
Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.
Size your home charger →Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 3.063 BHD
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: 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 →What would your week with LS7 look like?
Try your daily driving and estimate energy, charging time and cost. No account or location sharing needed.
Indicative home rate for Bahrain; adjust to your bill.
Weekly driving
410 km50Day 1
50Day 2
50Day 3
50Day 4
50Day 5
80Day 6
80Day 7
- Energy from charger
- 103.5 kWh
- Equivalent 20–80% sessions
- 2
- Estimated time plugged in
- 14.8 hours
- Weekly energy cost
- BHD 0.621
How is this calculated?
Five regular days and two days off. Listed Gulf range: 440 km; battery: 100 kWh. Assumed charging efficiency: 90%. Home time uses the lower of charger and vehicle AC power; public charging assumes half peak power on average. Sessions are rounded-up weekly equivalents to replenish consumption, not a first-week itinerary; starting charge and habits change visit counts. Time excludes queues and travel to chargers. Heat, speed and air conditioning affect results.
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.
EV Gulf Score
59
/ 100
Heat range35%62
Value20%33
Dealer support20%80
How the score works (published formula)
A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.
Real-Range Index
62
/ 100
Summer real range · 45°C
317–392 km
Typically ~376 km — that's 62% of the 611 km rated range.
Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.
Method & rankingBattery health
estimated100%Excellent
This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.
100 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsAt 130 km/h343 km56% of the official figure — 280 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer259 kmHeat Score 62/100 — Fair
A full charge at home≈ 10 hOn a 11 kW wallbox — one overnight
The 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 Bahrain
- 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 LS7 discussions
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EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest IM Motors news
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the IM Motors LS7?
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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access routes
Observed local availability
Local route observed
Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.
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.
Where have we observed an access route?
UAE
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.
Where to buy the LS7
No official IM Motors dealer in Bahrain yet — browse the full directory across the Gulf.
All Gulf dealers & distributorsHow it stacks up
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IM Motors LS7 vs its rivals
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- 440 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.5 s
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- GULF PRICE
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- 320 km
- DC PEAK
- 150 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 5.6 s
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- GULF PRICE
- 16,500 KWD
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- 400 km
- DC PEAK
- 150 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 6 s
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Gulf starting price in KWD, varies by market · range on the stated test cycle
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