Understanding li Auto launches flagship i9 electric SUV with more family space in premium EV push
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.
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’s CEO said the next-generation Mega MPV will feature an interior distinct from all the company’s other models.
Li Auto posted a second-quarter net loss of 1.7 billion yuan, while revenue fell 15.1% year-on-year to 25.7 billion yuan.
Li Auto plans to begin sales of the Li i6 electric SUV in Europe in the fourth quarter and the Li L9 in Dubai in September.
The expert will oversee robot foundation-model development, with the team planned to remain below 50 people.
Li Auto delivered 37,679 vehicles in August, marking its highest year-on-year growth rate in two years.