Li Auto plans lineup-wide shift to in-house batteries, refreshed i6 launch in Q4
The new-generation Li Mega and upcoming Li i9 will gradually switch from CATL batteries to batteries developed in-house by Li Auto.
The new-generation Li Mega and upcoming Li i9 will gradually switch from CATL batteries to batteries developed in-house by Li Auto.
Li i9 Home features rotating zero-gravity seats and will be Li Auto’s second model to offer a Home version, following the Li Mega MPV.
Li Auto confirmed that the Li i6 will appear as the Li 6 at next month’s Paris Motor Show, where it will unveil its global product lineup and European business plans.
The Li i9 comes only in a Home trim, priced just 8.8% above the top-spec Li i8, with more space and swiveling seats.
Li Auto is moving to operate its chip and silicon carbide businesses independently and seek external customers, with some units planning to bring in outside capital.
Li Auto plans to raise several billion yuan for its chip business at a pre-money valuation of about 15 billion yuan ($2.22 billion).
Li Auto has several solid-state battery projects underway and has validated prototypes in eyewear products.
Li Auto said the adjustment aims to shorten customers’ waits after ordering. Reservations were previously scheduled to open in late September.
Li Auto delivered 99,964 vehicles in the third quarter, up 7.24% year-on-year and 1.66% from the second quarter.
Li Auto confirmed that the Li i6 will appear as the Li 6 at next month’s Paris Motor Show, where it will unveil its global product lineup and European business plans.