China presents the semi-solid battery car with 1000 km of autonomy and which costs the same as a VW ID4
The Chinese car manufacturer IM Motors has launched a car that features a version of solid state batteries, or rather semi-solid state, as we will see shortly, with a capacity of 130 KW/h which allows a range of 1000 km , that is, like a good petrol car. End of range anxiety.
The battery pack, dubbed “Lightyear” by IM, is the primary power source for the company 's flagship L6 Lightyear Max , priced at around ¥330,000 (equivalent to $45,600).
LM was born from a collaboration between SAIC and Alibaba, a Chinese internet conglomerate. The brand debuted with the L7 sedan and LS7 electric SUV.
The L6 was initially presented at the Geneva Motor Show at the end of February. Its premiere in China is scheduled for the Beijing Auto Show in April, before its market release in May.
The IM L6 is available in three variants: the Standard Max, available in pre-sale for less than 230,000 yuan ($31,800); the high-performance model, offered for less than 299,900 yuan ($41,480); and the top model Lightyear Max, equipped with a solid-state battery, priced at 330,000 yuan ($45,640).
Here is a video that shows the particular abilities including the special ability to move in a diagonal
An innovative semi-solid solution
The EV company claims that the battery chemistry is not strictly solid-state zero-fluid, but adopts a semi-solid layout that incorporates solid material suspended in a liquid electrolyte.
LM refrained from revealing further technical details, but it is likely that the source of these batteries comes from the joint venture with its technology partner QingTao.
This startup started building a solid-state battery plant in spring 2022. It declared the establishment of a joint laboratory with SAIC in July of the same year.
The issues that have kept solid-state packs from becoming widespread are their power density, speed and difficulty of charging, cost, durability, and charging cycle length. However, semi-solid technology has partially solved some of these challenges.
This innovation enables fast charging capabilities, potentially up to 400 kW . With this type of charging 400 km can be recharged in 12 minutes
When it goes on sale in China in May, the top-end variant with a 130 kWh battery will have a range of more than 620 miles (1000 kilometers), at least according to Chinese CLTC standards.
“Over 1,000 kilometers of range + nearly 900V ultra-fast charging will completely solve the mileage anxiety of pure electric vehicles,” wrote Liu Tao, Co-CEO of IM Motors, on Weibo.
LM claims that the battery offers exceptionally high safety at the cell level. This is due to L6's use of proprietary technologies, such as nanoscale solid-state electrolytes.
A step forward in the electric car sector, in the face of European competitors
In addition to advancing the battery game, IM has made sure to make the L6 appealing to enthusiasts and practical car buyers. The L6 offers two specifications: all-wheel drive, with a maximum output of 787 HP, and single engine, with outputs of 293, 337 and 408 HP.
In terms of dimensions, the L6 sedan is 4.93 meters long, 196 meters wide and 1.47 meters high. The wheelbase is 2.95 metres. The resemblance to a Tesla Model 3 is evident in appearance and price.
The L6 is built on a state-of-the-art chassis with digitally controlled multi-system Vehicle Motion Control, which lays the foundation for its exceptional performance. The platform integrates four-wheel steering, intelligent electronic damping, air suspension and other essential components.
LM claims that these innovations enable remarkable maneuvers, such as crab-walking in sharp turns and sliding diagonally in parking lots, adding a touch of gaming prowess to the driving experience.
This car will arrive in Europe in 2025. There will only be one problem: you have to find the 400 KW/h to recharge it in less than an hour….
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