The Li Auto i6 is a battery-electric mid-size SUV and Li Auto's second pure-electric model. An 87.3 kWh LFP battery gives up to 720 km of CLTC range, and 5C fast charging adds about 500 km in 10 minutes. Prices start from ¥249,800.
720 km RWD
Li Auto
Li Auto Inc. (理想汽车)
🇨🇳 China
Chinese EV maker specialising in extended-range electric SUVs. Founded in 2015 by Li Xiang, it built its reputation on six-seat family vehicles such as the L-series and the all-electric MEGA, and was one of the earliest mass-market champions of EREV powertrains.
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Second-generation five-seat EREV SUV that shares its hardware with the flagship L9. New 800V architecture, 1.5-litre turbo range extender plus two motors for 571 hp / 710 Nm, 72.7 kWh battery, 430 km electric and 1,670 km combined CLTC, 0-100 km/h in 4.8 s. On sale in China from ¥369,800.
571 hp 430 km AWD
Second-generation flagship six-seat EREV SUV. New 800V architecture, 1.5-litre turbo range extender plus two motors for 571 hp / 710 Nm, 72.7 kWh battery, 420 km electric and 1,650 km combined CLTC, 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s. Steer-by-wire and four-wheel steering. On sale in China from ¥459,800.
571 hp 420 km AWD
News about Li Auto
Li Auto's first factory outside China is being built in Kazakhstan
Li Auto signed a local-assembly agreement with Kazakh dealer group Allur to build its first production base outside China, at Kostanay. The move follows the L9's launch in Uzbekistan, where the brand has logged 5,056 deliveries and four stores since October 2025.
9 Aug 2026
China bans blue exterior lights for driver-assist systems
China's regulator will no longer certify new models fitted with the small blue exterior lights used by Li Auto, Aito, XPeng, Nio, BYD, Xiaomi and others to signal active L2/L2+ driver assistance, citing the national lighting standard GB 4785-2019. The rule took effect 27 July 2026; measures for cars already on sale are still under review.
31 Jul 2026
Li L8 returns as a five-seat sibling to the L9, on sale in China from ¥369,800 (about $54,300)
Li Auto has launched the second-generation L8 in China. It shares the flagship L9's 800V architecture and 571 hp EREV powertrain but is built strictly as a five-seater. A 72.7 kWh battery gives 430 km electric and 1,670 km combined on CLTC; 0-100 km/h takes 4.8 s. Prices run from ¥369,800 to ¥429,800.
24 Jun 2026
About
Li Auto (理想汽车) is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer founded in 2015 by entrepreneur Li Xiang. Unlike most Chinese EV start-ups, the company built its early success almost entirely on extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) - cars driven by electric motors but carrying a small petrol engine that acts solely as a generator to recharge the battery on long trips. This approach sidesteps range anxiety while keeping a usable electric driving range for daily commuting.
The brand focuses on large, technology-heavy family vehicles. The L-series - L6, L7, L8 and the flagship L9 - covers the mid-to-full-size SUV segment, typically with six-seat, two-plus-two-plus-two layouts aimed at Chinese families. In 2024 the company added the MEGA, a fully electric MPV, marking its first move beyond range-extender powertrains.
The L9 is the brand’s flagship. Launched in 2022, the first generation helped define the template for the modern Chinese premium SUV: three rows of seats, multiple displays, and a long list of comfort features at a price well below imported luxury rivals. Its second generation moves to an 800V architecture and adds steer-by-wire and four-wheel steering.
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Li Auto?
Li Auto is a publicly traded company.
What country is Li Auto from?
Li Auto is a Chinese brand, headquartered in Beijing.
When was Li Auto founded?
Li Auto was founded in 2015.
What kind of cars does Li Auto make?
Li Auto makes large extended-range and electric SUVs.