Li Auto i9 Flagship Electric SUV to Launch in H2 2025: Positioned Above i8, Covering 200,000-500,000 RMB Segment

2026/03/13
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Lixiang
China
Li Auto has announced its flagship electric SUV, the i9, will launch in the second half of 2025, positioned above the i8 with enhanced second and third-row space while maintaining the i-series design language. The three-model i-series lineup will span the 200,000-500,000 RMB price bracket, with the i8 currently starting at 339,800 RMB. The company plans to upgrade its entire range to 800V architecture and 5C ultra-fast charging batteries by 2026, achieving economies of scale through supply chain localization. Approximately 4,800 supercharging stations will be operational, with highway charging infrastructure exceeding 35% of the total network.
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