<div id="readability-page-1"><blockquote><ul><li>The refreshed Li L9 will hit the market in the second quarter, with Li Auto touting the Livis variant as delivering generational upgrades.</li><li>The Li L9 Livis is priced at RMB 559,800 ($80,670), significantly higher than the current Li L9's RMB 409,800.</li></ul></blockquote><figure id="attachment_136307"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026020605481539.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026020605481539.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-136307">(Updated Li L9. Image credit: Li Auto)</figcaption></figure>Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI, HKG: 2015) has unveiled the updated Li L9, aiming to revitalize its flagship SUV (sport utility vehicle) with artificial intelligence.The Chinese automaker unveiled the next-generation Li L9 on Friday, calling it an &#34;embodied intelligence flagship SUV&#34; that delivers generational updates. Its official launch is scheduled for the second quarter.Li L9's evolution isn't merely about spec upgrades, but creating an elevated experience to become a truly user-centric, living vehicle, said Li Auto founder, chairman, and CEO Li Xiang. <div> Join us on Telegram or Google News </div>Li Auto has prepared an ultimate version for this model priced at RMB 559,800 ($80,670), the Li L9 Livis. It embodies the company's vision for a flagship SUV in the era of embodied intelligence, achieving three generational breakthroughs, Li said.<img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026020605482230.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026020605482230.jpg"/>This price significantly exceeds the current Li L9 — offered in Pro and Ultra versions starting at RMB 409,800 and RMB 439,800 respectively.The Li L9 Livis features two Li Auto-developed M100 chips based on 5nm process technology, delivering 2,560 TOPS of effective computing power — three times that of Nvidia's Thor-U, according to Li.It also incorporates 360-degree LiDAR coverage, forming what Li described as the world's most powerful smart driving brain with the M100 chips.The Li L9 Livis features an 800V fully active suspension system with over 10,000 N of lift force per wheel, delivering top-tier handling and driving enjoyment, he said.The variant also incorporates technologies including steer-by-wire, four-wheel steering, and fully electronic mechanical braking (EMB), Li noted.The Li Auto CEO did not specify upgrades for the standard Li L9 model, though it is also expected to adopt the M100 chip and more advanced LiDAR.The updated Li L9 will offer a customizable two-tone body option, Li revealed.First launched in June 2022, the Li L9 is Li Auto's second extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and its flagship SUV.Last month, local media outlet 36Kr reported that the 2026 Li L9 will feature increased dimensions, upgraded chassis, and a battery capacity exceeding 70 kWh, delivering over 400 kilometers of range per charge.<img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026020605483529.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026020605483529.jpg"/>Li Auto's in-house developed M100 smart driving chip will debut in the Li L9, while the SUV's cockpit chip will transition to Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8797, according to the report.The updated Li L9 represents the company's first major product since refocusing its strategy on its core EREV expertise.Throughout 2025, Li Auto delivered 406,343 vehicles, marking an 18.81% year-on-year decline, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.This makes the company one of the few NEV startups experiencing sales contraction, as its mainstay EREVs saw steep sales drops while battery electric vehicle (BEV) production ramped up slowly.Li Auto has tentatively set a growth target of about 40% for 2026, aiming for around 550,000 units sold, according to 36Kr.<img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026020605484283.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026020605484283.jpg"/> <div> Li L9 monthly deliveries 2023 2024 2025 </div> <div> <div> <img width="768" height="432" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026012607323992-768x432.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026012607323992-768x432.jpg"/> </div> <div> Li Auto CEO reaffirms AI focus in internal meeting amid sluggish sales But employees are more eager to hear about plans to reverse the sales slump. </div> </div> ($1 = RMB 6.9398) </div>

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Li Auto has unveiled the updated Li L9 SUV, set to launch in Q2, with the Livis variant priced at RMB 559,800 ($80,670), significantly higher than the current model. The Livis features advanced technology, including Li Auto-developed M100 chips and 360-degree LiDAR coverage, aimed at enhancing user experience. The company aims for a 40% growth target in 2026, despite a recent sales decline of 18.81% year-on-year. The updated model represents a strategic shift towards their core extended-range electric vehicle expertise.

- Li Auto plans to launch the updated Li L9, with the Livis variant priced at RMB 559,800 ($80,670), significantly higher than the current model.  
- The refreshed Li L9 features advanced technologies, including two M100 chips delivering powerful computing capabilities, and aims to enhance user experience with features like steer-by-wire and four-wheel steering.  
- Despite a 18.81% decline in vehicle deliveries in 2025, Li Auto targets a 40% sales growth for 2026, aiming to sell around 550,000 units.

Li Auto unveils updated L9 SUV, with Livis variant priced significantly higher