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IM Motors · 2026REEVRange-Extended EV
LS9
An extended-range flagship good for 1,454 km — no range anxiety between Gulf cities
IM's biggest car: a 5.28-metre six-seat SUV with an extended-range powertrain — the 1.5-litre turbo only ever runs as a generator and never drives the wheels. Up to 1,454 km combined and 530 hp. The most expensive IM in the UAE.
- TBA
- PLANNED KM
- 530
- HP
- 4.9s
- 0-100
- TBA
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
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A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
Kuwait
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
UAE
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Official manufacturer video
Luxury in motion
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Captions when available
Through members' eyes
IM Motors LS9, 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 LS9?
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 1,454 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- TBA
- Power
- 530 HP
- Torque
- 670 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 4.9 s
- Top Speed
- 220 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 52 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- TBA
- AC Charging
- 11 kW
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- TBA
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
21,700 KWDto 24,200 KWD
≈ 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
- Up to 1,454 km combined — Kuwait to Riyadh and back without a charging stop
- The engine is only a generator: always an electric drive, with no dependence on a thin charging network
- Six seats across 5.28 metres — a direct Gulf alternative to the seven-seat flagships
- Wide-angle rear steering — a small turning circle despite the size
Watch out for
- Not a full EV — it needs petrol, and it is excluded from the Real-Range Index
- Pure-electric range is 402 km (CLTC) on the 66 kWh version — far shorter than the combined figure, and the headline number is combined, not pure electric
- The priciest in the range, with unproven resale for a brand new to the region
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
Extended-range system: the engine is purely a generator, never mechanically linked to the wheels
A built-in tailgate shower — designed for desert trips and camping
Rear-axle steering — shrinking the turning circle of a 5.28-metre car
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for IM Motors LS9
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 LS9 in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
11 kW
~ 5 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)
1.3 KWD
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 →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.
52 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsA full charge at home≈ 5 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 Kuwait
- 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 LS9 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 LS9?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
3
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 LS9
No official IM Motors dealer in Kuwait yet — browse the full directory across the Gulf.
All Gulf dealers & distributorsHow it stacks up
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IM Motors LS9 vs its rivals
Same body and powertrain, closest on price
- IM Motors LS9IM MotorsBattery52 kWh
- COMBINED RANGE
- 1,454 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.9 s
- POWER
- 530 hp
- GULF PRICE
- 21,700 KWD
Zeekr 8XZeekrBattery70 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 1,060 km
- DC PEAK
- 420 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 2.96 s
- POWER
- 1,381 hp
- GULF PRICE
- 22,000 KWD
Lynk & Co 900Lynk & CoBattery52.4 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 210 km
- DC PEAK
- 130 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.6 s
- POWER
- 734 hp
- GULF PRICE
- 21,300 KWD
ROX 01ROXBattery56.01 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 750 km
- DC PEAK
- 100 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 5.5 s
- POWER
- 469 hp
- GULF PRICE
- 21,000 KWD
Avatr 11 EREVAvatrBattery39 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 980 km
- DC PEAK
- 100 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 6.9 s
- POWER
- 231 hp
- GULF PRICE
- 21,000 KWD
Gulf starting price in KWD, varies by market · range on the stated test cycle
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