Li Auto Begins Delivering Li i6

Summary

Li Auto has begun deliveries of its new five-seat electric SUV, the Li i6, priced at RMB 249,800, starting September 27, 2025. The launch aims to strengthen its position in the new energy vehicle market.Zhitong+ 3

Impact Analysis

So basically, Li Auto is betting big on the i6 to carve out a larger slice of the EV market. The timing is interesting—right as competition heats up with giants like BYD and Tesla. The i6’s pricing at RMB 249,800 seems conservative, but the tech specs are impressive: a 720 km range and rapid charging capabilities. The real story here is the over 20,000 orders within hours of launch, signaling strong consumer interest despite the crowded field. Li Auto’s strategy to ramp up production to 2.5 million units monthly by December shows confidence in demand. The market might be underestimating the impact of Li Auto’s expanding supercharging network and proprietary tech like MindGPT. Watch for how competitors respond and whether Li Auto can maintain momentum amidst broader economic pressures.InfoCast+ 3