In June 2026, IM Motors sold 8,000 vehicles, up 81.3% year-over-year. The LS6 model contributed 3,698 units, surging 128.7% YoY. SAIC's NEV sales reached 201,049 units in June, up 66.61% YoY, with H1 cumulative NEV sales nearing 800,000 units.
IM Motors June Sales Analysis
According to CPCA and IT Home data, IM Motors sold 8,000 vehicles in June, up 81.3% year-over-year and 2.8% month-over-month. This growth rate ranks among the top Chinese NEV brands, showing IM is gaining market recognition.
Model breakdown reveals the following structure:
| Model | June Sales | H1 Cumulative | YoY Change | Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS6 | 3,698 | 14,037 | +128.7% | Mid-large Smart SUV |
| LS8 | 1,849 | 10,933 | — | Full-size SUV |
| L6 | 1,792 | 6,575 | -27.7% | Smart Sedan |
| LS9 | 644 | 8,030 | — | Large SUV |
| LS7 | 10 | 58 | -95.8% | Mid-large SUV (facelift) |
| L7 | 7 | 19 | -91.3% | Flagship Sedan |
LS6: Carrying Half the Load
The IM LS6 contributed 3,698 units in June, accounting for 46.2% of brand sales, up 128.7% YoY. Priced at 224,900-284,900 yuan, the LS6 targets the smart cockpit and long-range segments, directly competing with Tesla Model Y and XPeng G6.
Core competitive advantages:
- 800V high-voltage platform for leading charging efficiency
- LiDAR-equipped advanced intelligent driving
- Half-steering wheel with full-width connected screen cockpit
L6: Mixed Performance
The IM L6 sedan sold 1,792 units in June, down 27.7% YoY but up 34.2% MoM. Priced at 219,900-279,900 yuan, the L6 faces stiff competition from Xiaomi SU7 and Tesla Model 3.
Notably, the L6 peaked at 8,487 units in July 2025, indicating potential for higher volumes. Current sales moderation may relate to intensifying competition and product lifecycle stage.
SAIC Group NEV Acceleration
IM Motors benefits from SAIC Group's robust system support. In June, SAIC sold 394,800 vehicles (up 8.07% YoY), including 201,049 NEVs (up 66.61% YoY).
SAIC's NEV performance by subsidiary:
- SAIC Passenger Vehicle: 115,089 units, up 82.51%
- SAIC-GM-Wuling: 130,000 units, up 2.51%
- SAIC Volkswagen: 59,951 units (including NEVs)
- IM Motors: 8,000 units, up 81.32%
H1 Landscape: SAIC Leads Chinese OEMs
In H1 2026, SAIC Group achieved vehicle sales of 2.045 million units, the only Chinese automaker surpassing 2 million. NEV cumulative sales reached 795,800 units, up 23.14%.
SAIC's monthly NEV sales climbed from 85,400 in January to 201,000 in June — a 135% increase over six months. The group's NEV penetration rate exceeded 50% in June.
This significantly outpaced the industry average of 16.7%. By comparison, Changan NEV sold 456,000 units (up 5.2%) and GAC NEV sold 485,700 units (down in June).
IM Motors Opportunities and Challenges
Opportunities
- Technical backing: SAIC's accumulated expertise in smart cockpits and e-powertrains
- Brand repositioning: Transition from "joint venture reliance" to "independent dominance" with self-owned brands exceeding 70%
- Product matrix: LS6/LS8/LS9 covering SUV segments, L6/L7 covering sedans
Challenges
- Absolute sales volume: 8,000 monthly units ranks mid-to-lower among new forces
- Model transition gaps: LS7 and L7 sales near zero; new product cadence needs acceleration
- Overseas expansion lag: Smaller export scale compared to BYD and Chery
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