IM Motors is promoting its IM5 electric sedan in Australia as an alternative to the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal. The brand is described as MG Motor’s premium arm and a joint venture involving SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech. The range comprises Premium, Platinum and Performance grades, with a NSW drive-away starting price of A$57,990 for the Premium when the stated A$3,000 cashback is applied. A separate A$500 EV accessory bonus is also available under the offer terms for eligible purchases and deliveries from October 1 to 31, 2026.
The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Performance produces 572kW and 802Nm, and is claimed to reach 100km/h from rest in 3.2 seconds. It has air suspension and continuously controlled damping; IM also cites a 90.96km/h moose-test result. The car’s driver-assistance and manoeuvring features include four-wheel steering, parking assistance and a camera-based Rainy Night Mode. The cabin has a 26.3-inch display, a 10.5-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 20-speaker audio system.
Quoted WLTP range is 490km for Premium, 575km for Performance and 655km for the rear-wheel-drive Platinum. Platinum and Performance use an 800-volt silicon-carbide platform and support DC charging up to 396kW; MG quotes a 30-to-80 per cent charge in 15.2 minutes under suitable conditions. Premium uses a 400-volt system with charging up to 153kW. IM5 models carry a five-star ANCAP rating, with features including autonomous emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring.