Image: MG MotorIM Motors was founded in 2020 by SAIC, Alibaba, and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech. Two years later, the joint venture began series production of its first electric model, with the first vehicles subsequently entering the Chinese market. In Europe, the brand made its debut in 2024 at the Geneva Motor Show. However, sales only commenced in July 2025, initially in the UK, followed by Norway and Switzerland.One year later, the brand is preparing to enter additional European markets. From July, the IM electric vehicles will launch simultaneously in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. In Europe, SAIC will position IM Motors as a premium sub-brand under the MG Motor umbrella rather than as a standalone manufacturer.IM stands for “Intelligence in Motion”. Under the label, MG aims to offer premium electric vehicles with advanced drivetrain, battery, software and driver assistance technologies. “With IM, we are bringing cutting-edge vehicle technology to the German market. The MG IM5 and MG IM6 represent a new generation of intelligent electromobility and showcase the technical potential that MG holds,” said Oliver Rittierodt, Director of Sales at MG Motor Deutschland.The IM5 is a battery-electric saloon measuring 4.93 metres in length, while the IM6 is a 4.90-metre electric SUV. Unlike previous MG models, the IM vehicles are based on an 800-volt architecture. MG Motor Deutschland states that both models offer power outputs ranging from 300 to 553 kW.The vehicles use a 100 kWh battery with NMC cell chemistry and are expected to achieve ranges of up to 655 kilometres under the WLTP cycle. MG has not yet released detailed specifications for the individual variants in the German market. Image: MG Motor Image: MG Motor Image: MG Motor Image: MG Motor Image: MG Motor Image: MG Motor Image: MG Motor Image: MG Motor Image: MG Motor Image: MG Motor Image: MG MotorHowever, specifications in the UK market show that ranges and drivetrain layouts can vary considerably depending on the model and variant. There, MG quotes WLTP ranges of up to 710 kilometres for the IM5 and up to 625 kilometres for the IM6.For the IM6, the 300 kW version uses rear-wheel drive, while the 553 kW model features all-wheel drive. In Germany, however, MG Motor Deutschland is expected to offer only all-wheel-drive variants of the IM5, provided the 100 kWh versions referenced in the German announcement remain the only option. Which variants and range figures MG will ultimately introduce in Germany remains unclear.MG Motor Deutschland has so far only outlined the charging performance in broad terms. According to the company, the vehicles support charging capacities of more than 350 kW, enabling a charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 17 minutes. Other European MG websites specify peak DC charging power of up to 396 kW.In the UK, MG additionally offers the IM5 with a 217 kW rear-wheel-drive powertrain and a 75 kWh LFP battery. This variant is not mentioned in the German announcement. For Germany, MG has so far referred exclusively to a 100 kWh battery with NMC cell chemistry. Whether additional battery or drivetrain variants will follow remains to be seen.Among the additional technical features, MG Motor highlights rear-wheel steering for the all-wheel-drive variants. In the MG IM5, this reduces the turning circle to 9.98 metres. “Advanced driver-assistance systems and intelligent vehicle software elevate comfort, safety, and connectivity to a new level,” the company stated.MG also points to a range of interior features, including a ventilated 12-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, a six-way electrically adjustable front passenger seat, a 26.3-inch display, a 50-watt wireless charger and a 20-speaker audio system.With IM, MG is expanding its European portfolio to include premium electric models. The IM5 and IM6 are set to focus more on charging performance, software, driver-assistance systems, and comfort than the existing MG electric vehicles in Germany. However, pricing will also be a decisive factor: MG plans to announce prices and the exact variant structure at a later date.mgmotor.media (in German)
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