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IM Intelligence, jointly created by SAIC Motor Group, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, and Alibaba Group, is a new user-centric automotive technology and innovation company established on December 25, 2020. It is fully committed to exploring the realization of “software-defined cars.” IM Intelligence has a registered capital of 10 billion yuan, with SAIC Motor Group contributing 5.4 billion yuan, holding 54% of the equity; Zhangjiang Hi-Tech and Alibaba each contributing 1.8 billion yuan, holding 18% of the equity respectively. Additionally, 10% of IM Intelligence’s equity will be divided into 5.1% ESOP (core employee stock ownership platform) and 4.9% CSOP (user equity platform).

The Chinese brand name “智己” (Zhi Ji) is derived from the “Zhouyi Xici Shang,” meaning “to understand all things and govern the world with the Way.” The intention is to use wisdom to encompass all things, diligently explore, and define, create, and achieve the wisdom of travel that the era drives and users need.

The English brand name “IM” stands for “Intelligence in Motion,” representing a rational reflection on the evolution direction of intelligent cars: focusing on the deep intelligence of the entire vehicle that is created and achieved through the collaboration of artificial intelligence and human wisdom.

The brand logo is a transformation of the letters “IM,” a unique imprint created in the AI era. The design of the brand logo conceals the digital code from 0 to 1, expressing simplicity and infinite creativity to create a new world. In the era of big data, this icon made up of 0s and 1s, with its simple, friendly, and interconnected language, reflects the tension of intelligent technology with a sense of warmth. It uses artistic perception to express the voice of a revolutionary: to create a new era of intelligent travel in collaboration with new-age consumers.

IM Intelligence brand embodies the idea of encompassing all things with wisdom and diligent exploration. In the era of artificial intelligence, the transformation of intelligent travel will be defined, created, and achieved by “us.”

On January 13, 2021, IM Intelligence, a high-end intelligent pure electric vehicle brand, was newly born.

On January 13, 2022, IM Intelligence announced the launch of the high-end service brand “IM Care One-click Access,” priced at 8,999 yuan for the first year.

On May 28, 2022, in Shenzhen, the 26th Greater Bay Area Auto Show officially opened at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. IM Intelligence showcased the “New World Driving Flagship” IM L7 and the production concept car AIRO.

On December 5, 2022, IM Intelligence announced the launch of a new model, the IM L7 Elite RWD version, priced at 338,800 yuan. The model is equipped with a 90 kWh large-capacity battery, providing a CLTC range of 675 km.

On December 20, 2022, IM Intelligence’s first mid-to-large luxury SUV, IM LS7, was officially available for nationwide pre-sale.

In April 2023, IM Intelligence officially released the industry’s first D.L.P. artificial intelligence model. At the same time, IM Intelligence’s high-speed elevated NOA navigation assistance function was officially launched in April, and OTA updates for the IM L7 model will begin at the end of April, initially opening in “Shanghai, Jiangsu, Hangzhou, Jiaxing, and Hubei” and expanding nationwide later in the year. The IM LS7 model is expected to receive the update in June and expand nationwide within the year.

On May 1, 2023, according to IM Intelligence’s official announcement, in April, IM Intelligence sold a total of 2,009 vehicles, with IM LS7 accounting for 1,930 units.

On June 2, 2023, according to IM Intelligence’s official announcement, in May 2023, IM LS7 sold 1,922 units, with an average order amount of 357,000 yuan, maintaining a high position in the sales of mid-to-large pure electric SUVs for three consecutive months. On June 6, IM Intelligence announced that it would launch two new models specifically for urban living scenarios in early June. On June 12, IM Intelligence launched its vehicle intelligent software product “Full-time AI Cabin.” At the same time, two models from IM LS7 Urban Fit series were officially launched, featuring the “Full-time AI Cabin.” The LS7 Urban Fit is priced at 289,800 yuan, and the LS7 Urban Fit Pro is priced at 309,800 yuan. In June 2023, IM LS7 sold 1,948 units.

On August 16, 2023, during “IM AD DAY IM Intelligence Smart Driving Launch Conference · Tsinghua Edition,” Guo Hui, Deputy CTO of IM Intelligence and Chief Scientist of Intelligent Driving, announced the “3-5 Year IM Intelligence Smart Driving Product Landing Roadmap for the Future,” stating that “IM AD Urban NOA” will officially start public testing in October 2023.

On September 1, 2023, IM Intelligence’s official announcement stated that the new coverage area for the high-speed elevated NOA navigation assistance function would encompass 4 provinces and 6 cities and would be fully opened by the end of this year.

On September 18, 2023, IM Intelligence has now released the “Strongest OTA in History” IMOS 2.3.0 version, bringing more than 500 content optimizations involving themes, intelligent driving, intelligence, and voice, and providing four major digital collections for users to choose from.