Behind the IM LS8 pure electric version: 8 years of chassis R&D, battery jointly developed by two major manufacturers

What happened: At the media briefing after the IM LS8 NEO pure electric launch, CATL CTO Gao Huan and IM Motors CTO Xiang Jiao described their joint battery development, including two packs for the model and closed-door debates over specs. Key numbers: 93 kWh and 103 kWh pack options; target to cut internal resistance a further 10% Why it matters: IM keeps deepening CATL cooperation and makes CATL batteries a selling point for the LS8 NEO, even as other automakers pursue in-house battery development. Gao cites R&D investment and PPB-level quality control as reasons CATL products cost more.

At the media briefing after the IM LS8 NEO pure electric launch, CATL CTO Gao Huan and IM Motors CTO Xiang Jiao described their joint battery development, including two packs for the model and closed-door debates over specs.

IM keeps deepening CATL cooperation and makes CATL batteries a selling point for the LS8 NEO, even as other automakers pursue in-house battery development. Gao cites R&D investment and PPB-level quality control as reasons CATL products cost more.