Li Auto launches refreshed L6 at RMB 249,800 as its family-SUV reset gets real

Li Auto launched the refreshed L6 in Beijing on July 16, putting its core family SUV back on sale at RMB 249,800. The car is a five-seat, all-wheel-drive range-extended SUV, and launch coverage says customer deliveries will begin within one week. Autohome identifies the launch as a single Ultra configuration, while the release announcement describes it as the standard configuration. 12

The launch benefits are mostly hardware and appearance upgrades rather than a reported cash rebate. Autohome's detailed option list also separates the dual-M100 and four-LiDAR combination from the RMB 20,000 limited package, listing that hardware combination at RMB 30,000. Buyers will need the final order sheet to see exactly how Li Auto bundles the two. 1

The L6 remains a range-extended electric vehicle, but the useful part of the update is now clear. It uses a 51 kWh battery, a 1.5T range extender rated at 113 kW, and front and rear electric motors rated at 130 kW and 170 kW. Total motor output is 300 kW. Autohome lists a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time and a 200 km/h top speed. 1

The new L6 is rated for 300 km of CLTC battery-only range and 1,250 km of CLTC combined range. A 20%-80% fast-charge session is listed at 12 minutes, with measured peak charging power above 260 kW in the launch coverage. Those figures change the ownership proposition more than a larger headline combined-range number would. A family that charges regularly can leave the range extender off for more weekday trips, while still retaining liquid-fuel backup for long journeys. 1

The body is still familiar territory for existing L6 owners. The refreshed car measures 4,935 mm long, 1,960 mm wide, and 1,735 mm tall, with a 2,920 mm wheelbase. Autohome says the length increases by 10 mm while the other core dimensions stay unchanged. 1

Li Auto has moved the L6's cabin closer to the newer L-series cars. The launch specification lists Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8797 cockpit chip, a 29-inch 6K panoramic display, a 19-speaker audio system, and an 8-megapixel streaming interior mirror. 1

The standard driver-assistance computer is Li Auto's 5-nanometer Mach M100, rated at 1,280 TOPS. The standard perception package includes one forward LiDAR, seven 8-megapixel perception cameras, four 3-megapixel surround-view cameras, and a UWB approach-sensing system. The optional setup adds a second M100 and expands the car to a four-LiDAR arrangement. 1

That is a significant trim change compared with the old L6 story. Before the launch, Li Auto's public L6 messaging had left the final ADAS split unresolved, with the roof LiDAR and optional side and rear units expected to determine whether buyers had to move up the price ladder for the more complete perception stack. 3

The chassis update addresses the most specific weakness Li Auto's CEO Li Xiang had acknowledged from previous L6 owner feedback: the car was easy to live with, but some owners wanted sharper control. The new L6 uses an all-aluminum suspension with a front double-wishbone and rear five-link layout, plus dual-valve continuously variable dampers. Li Auto's launch materials claim 13.5% higher steering sensitivity, a 100% increase in maximum damping force, and 30% less excess body movement. 14

These are manufacturer-reported engineering targets, not independent road-test results. They do, however, show where Li Auto spent the refresh budget: daily electric usability, cabin computing, perception hardware, and a more controlled driving response.

The new L6's RMB 249,800 price matches the outgoing L6 Pro's published starting point and sits RMB 30,000 below the outgoing Max's RMB 279,800 list price. That baseline was still unresolved in the July 9 pre-launch coverage; the final launch therefore removes the expected price-risk question without abandoning the L6's role as Li Auto's entry L-series SUV. 3

The trim structure is more important than the unchanged number. Li Auto has launched one heavily specified version instead of asking buyers to choose between a lower-cost Pro and a more hardware-rich Max. Standard M100 computing, the larger battery, four-wheel drive, 300 km of CLTC electric range, and the upgraded chassis make the RMB 249,800 car easier to understand. The unresolved question is how many buyers will pay for the second M100, additional LiDAR units, larger wheels, rear entertainment, and other options.

The L6 also shares its RMB 249,800 starting point with Li Auto's i6 pure-electric SUV. That creates a clear internal split: the i6 is the battery-electric choice, while the L6 offers similar entry pricing with a range extender and all-wheel drive. CnEVPost's May delivery breakdown put the i6 at 20,878 units, or 62.6% of Li Auto's monthly volume, while the L6 delivered 4,983 units, down 73.47% year over year. The refreshed L6 is therefore both a product upgrade and an attempt to rebalance Li Auto's product mix. 5

The closest shopping comparison remains AITO M7, another family-oriented range-extended SUV. The broader pre-launch competitive set also included AITO M5, NIO ES6, XPeng G9, Tesla Model Y, and Voyah Free. 6

The L6's answer to those cars is specific. Against another range-extended SUV such as the M7, it brings a 300 km CLTC electric range, standard dual-motor all-wheel drive, and a 249,800-yuan entry point. Against NIO and XPeng's pure-electric alternatives, it trades some battery-only simplicity for the ability to refuel on a long trip. Against the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and Audi Q5, its pitch is not badge equivalence. It is a more technology-heavy family package at a price that makes the decision about daily use rather than luxury-brand status.

That positioning gives Li Auto a narrow but workable argument. The company does not need the refreshed L6 to win every comparison. It needs families who still hesitate over charging access, winter travel, or long-distance routes to see the 51 kWh battery and range extender as a better compromise than either a smaller battery EV or a more expensive premium SUV.

The first test is delivery execution. Li Auto has promised customer deliveries within a week, which gives the company little room for a slow ramp or a long reservation backlog. 2

The second is option take-rate. If most buyers need the dual-M100 and four-LiDAR package to access the driving experience Li Auto is marketing, the effective price will move well above the headline RMB 249,800. If the standard car is the version that customers actually order, the unchanged entry price becomes a much stronger defense of the L6 nameplate.

The third is whether the L6 can recover volume without weakening the i6. Li Auto now has two different answers at the same price: electric-first i6 and range-extended L6. The next delivery reports will show whether that is useful segmentation or internal cannibalization.