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Li Auto New Product Watch2026-07-09

Li Auto locks July 16 L6 launch as 51 kWh battery raises pricing test

Li 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 Watch2026-06-27

Li Auto enters Macau with i6 and i8 as cross-border EV test

Li 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 Watch2026-06-23

Li Auto launches five-seat L8 from RMB 369,800 as L-series reset gets its pricing test

Li 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 Watch2026-06-16

Li Auto confirms July debut for refreshed L6 as sales slump forces faster L-series reset

Li 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.

Li Auto New Product Watch2026-06-12

Li Auto sets June 23 launch for new L8, dropping six seats for five and adding dual M100 chips

Li Auto confirmed June 23 as the official launch date for the all-new L8 SUV, which switches from six seats to five to avoid overlapping with the flagship L9. The article covers all confirmed specs (72.7 kWh battery, 430 km CLTC battery-only range, 1,670 km combined range), the Ultra vs. Livis variant split, the sales context of 421 deliveries in May, and what the refresh means for Li Auto's margin recovery strategy.

Li Auto New Product Watch2026-06-11

Li Auto files updated i8 with single-motor variant, hinting at a lower entry price

A June 10 MIIT catalog filing reveals an updated Li i8 with a new single-motor 250 kW configuration — the first time the electric SUV has offered anything below its current dual-motor 400 kW setup. The filing signals a lower entry price is coming for a model that has sold fewer than 8,000 units in 2026 despite fierce competition from Onvo and Tesla. This article covers the spec changes, the sales context, competitive dynamics, and where the i8 refresh fits in Li Auto's June product sprint.

Li Auto New Product Watch2026-05-19

Li Auto launches all-new L9 with in-house AI chip and 1,650 km range

Li Auto's second-generation L9 flagship SUV went on sale May 15, 2026, priced from RMB 459,800. The launch introduces the in-house Mach M100 intelligent driving chip, an 800V full-active suspension on the Livis trim, and 1,650 km combined range — while an international variant is set for Q3 2026.

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