Li Auto i6 Launch Delayed to End October with Self-Developed 5C Battery and Mahle Chip

2026/09/23
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Lixiang
China
Li Auto's product line head Li Xinyang announced the new Li i6 will launch at the end of October instead of late September, with delivery timeline unchanged. The new i6 has completed MIIT filing. Exterior receives minor adjustments aligning with the L9 and i9 family design, featuring semi-hidden door handles and 20/21-inch wheels. Dimensions are 4,950/1,935/1,655mm with a 3,000mm wheelbase. It debuts Li Auto's self-developed 5C battery and Mahle chip, with 5C ultrafast-charging cells produced by partners Xinyangda and Zhongxin Aviation, while Pack assembly is handled in-house. Optional Mahle package includes dual Mahle M100 chips, four lidars and powered doors. Powertrain offers single motor (250kW) or dual motors (150kW+250kW).
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