Update on Ideal i8 Delivery Schedule: First Batch to Start from August 20, Targeting Over 10,000 Units by September
Phoenix News Technology Report, August 13, Ideal Automobile Co., Ltd. announced on its official social media platforms that with more users completing their lock-in orders, the expected delivery schedule for Ideal i8 has been updated on Ideal Automobile's website and app from midnight onwards. At the same time, Ideal Automobile reminded customers who have confirmed their purchases to check the latest and most accurate delivery information through the "Order Details" function in the Ideal Automobile App.
Ideal Automobile also stated that starting from August 20, the first batch of Ideal i8 deliveries will be rolled out nationwide. By September end, Ideal i8's delivery volume is expected to exceed 8000 units, and Ideal Automobile will challenge itself to deliver over 10,000 units in collaboration with its supply chain partners, striving to bring more users their new cars before the National Day holiday.
It is worth noting that according to users who have pre-ordered Ideal i8, some have received updates on their delivery dates in the pre-order group, with some having their original September deadline changed to 3-5 weeks.
As shown in the comments section of Ideal Automobile's social media platforms, some users have shared screenshots showing their expected delivery dates shortened to within 1-3 weeks.
It is known that Ideal i8 officially launched on July 29, with over 3000-5000 orders received within the first 24 hours. On August 5, Ideal Automobile announced an adjustment to i8's configuration, introducing a single configuration (originally the top-end Max version) at a price of RMB 33,98,000, including standard features such as VLA driver assistance system, 720km range, and double-air suspension, as well as a complimentary second-row comfort set worth RMB 15,000.
After this adjustment, Ideal i8's daily order volume has shown a significant increase, with some dealerships reporting "better sales than previous days". Goldman Sachs also maintained its optimistic forecast, predicting that Ideal i8's monthly sales could reach around 6000 units.