- The Li i6, a five-seat pure electric SUV, will be launched in September this year, said Li Auto's founder.The Li i6 will compete with the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, and Audi Q5.
Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) has filed for the Li i6, its second all-electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) model, with the launch expected in about three months.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the latest catalog of vehicle models set to be approved for sale for public comment today, with the Li i6 included.
The public may submit feedback from June 21 to 27. Inclusion in the catalog is the final major regulatory procedure for a vehicle model to be permitted for sale in China.
The Li i6 has three pages in the catalog, with product models designated as LXA6503BEVW01, LXA6503BEVW02, and LXA6503BEVW03.
LXA6503BEVW01 is a dual-motor model, with a front motor peak power of 150 kW and a rear motor peak power of 250 kW. Its dimensions are 4,950 mm in length, 1,935 mm in width, and 1,655 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm.
The LXA6503BEVW02 and LXA6503BEVW03 are single-motor models, with a peak motor power of 250 kW. They share the same dimensions, with a length, width, and height of 4,950 mm, 1,935 mm, and 1,655/1,670 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 3,000 mm.
The Li i6 will be produced at Li Auto's factory in Beijing, where the company is headquartered, and its factory in Changzhou, Jiangsu province.
The SUV has a curb weight of 2,515/2,380/2,395 kilograms and supports a maximum speed of 180 kilometers per hour.
It uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, with suppliers including CATL (SHE: 300750) and Sunwoda.
The Li i6 is a spacious two-row, five-seat family pure-electric SUV set to launch in September, Li Xiang, founder, chairman, and CEO of Li Auto, said on Weibo today.
"We aim to provide families considering the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, or Audi Q5 with an additional purchasing option," Li said.
Li shared four images of the Li i6, showcasing the electric SUV's exterior details.
Li Auto is one of China's leading extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) manufacturers, with its current lineup primarily consisting of L-series extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), including the Li L6, Li L7, Li L8, and Li L9, all of which are SUVs.
The Li Mega MPV (multi-purpose vehicle), which was launched on March 1, 2024, is Li Auto's first battery electric vehicle (BEV) model.
The company has been teasing the Li i8, its first pure electric SUV model, over the past few months.
Yesterday, Li said that the Li i8 will be launched in late July, with production, training, and delivery preparations now in their final stages.
Below images are shared by Li Xiang on Weibo.
Li Auto to launch 2 all-electric SUVs in Q3, hints at sedan plans
