Li Auto New Product Watch2026-08-06Li Auto cuts i8 entry price to RMB 309,800, putting its six-seat EV strategy on trialThe new Rear-Drive Long Range trim cuts RMB 30,000 from the i8 while raising claimed CLTC range to 780 km; its delivery date is still not public.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-08-03Li Auto prices the all-new L9 in Uzbekistan, but its export range still needs a clean answerLi Auto has launched the all-new L9 in Tashkent at 1,099,900,000 soums for Ultra and 1,299,900,000 for Livis, with Yandex localization and an official dealer network, but the published Uzbekistan range figures conflict and no customer handover date is set.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-07-24Li Auto puts a price on its overseas L9 bet in KazakhstanLi Auto has launched the updated L9 in Kazakhstan at local prices and paired the sale with Allur assembly plans, localized software and a 300,000-delivery milestone, but has not yet set customer handovers or factory output targets.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-07-20Li Auto starts new L6 deliveries as its RMB 249,800 volume bet reaches customersLi Auto has begun handing over the refreshed L6 in four eastern Chinese cities at an unchanged RMB 249,800 price, putting its updated volume SUV into the market with RMB 28,000 in order-period benefits through August 31.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-07-19Li Auto picks Kazakhstan for first overseas factory, with L6, L8, and L9 in scopeLi Auto's July 16 agreement with Kazakhstan's Allur makes the Kostanay plant its first announced overseas mass-production base, but the start date, capacity, local pricing, and delivery timeline remain open.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-07-16Li Auto launches refreshed L6 at RMB 249,800 as its family-SUV reset gets realLi Auto has launched the refreshed L6 at RMB 249,800 with a 51 kWh battery, 300 km CLTC electric range, upgraded intelligent-driving hardware, and deliveries promised within a week.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-07-10Li Auto i9 filing adds 400 kW and LiDAR tiers as September launch gets spec testLi Auto's i9 has moved from teaser to regulatory filing, adding concrete specs including 400 kW dual-motor power, Sunwoda/CATL ternary cells, 2,745-2,780 kg curb weight, and optional side/rear LiDAR hardware. The article explains what is now confirmed, what remains missing before the September launch, and why the filing matters for Li Auto's BEV flagship strategy.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-07-09Li Auto teases 5,225 mm i9 for September as Home badge raises BEV flagship testLi Auto has teased the i9 as a September-bound all-electric family flagship SUV, confirming a 5,225 mm body, a 3,168 mm wheelbase, and a Home version badge. The article explains what is confirmed, what remains missing on pricing and specs, and why the i9 matters after the i8's weak BEV performance.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-07-09Li Auto locks July 16 L6 launch as 51 kWh battery raises pricing testLi Auto has set the refreshed L6 launch for July 16 at 19:30, pairing the date with official cabin images, a 51 kWh battery, 234 km WLTC EV range, and optional four-LiDAR hardware. The article explains what is confirmed, what remains unresolved on pricing and deliveries, and why the update matters in the RMB 250,000-300,000 family-SUV fight.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-06-27Li Auto enters Macau with i6 and i8 as cross-border EV testLi Auto has opened its first Macau retail center with the i6 and i8 on display, pairing the market entry with localized glass, dual-SIM connectivity, cross-border navigation, and overseas cockpit apps. The article explains why this small market matters as a test bed for Li Auto's wider Asia-Pacific and European expansion push.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-06-23Li Auto launches five-seat L8 from RMB 369,800 as L-series reset gets its pricing testLi Auto has launched the refreshed L8 as a five-seat flagship SUV, pricing it above the old model while adding a 72.7 kWh 5C battery, Mach M100 chips, and a Livis trim with 800V active suspension. The article breaks down the specs, launch benefits, delivery timing, and how the model stacks up against Aito, Nio, Xpeng, and legacy luxury SUVs.
Li Auto New Product Watch2026-06-16Li Auto confirms July debut for refreshed L6 as sales slump forces faster L-series resetLi Auto has confirmed that the new-generation L6 extended-range SUV will debut in July. The refresh keeps the current model’s footprint and 1.5T range extender, upgrades the battery to 51 kWh, and arrives after May L6 deliveries fell 73.47% year on year.