[Li Auto i9] News & Updates

Li Auto i9, Arcfox T7 and Fang Cheng Bao S launch same week as charging and smart driving take focus

On September 16, 2026, the Li i9, Arcfox Alpha T7, and Fang Cheng Bao Formula S were launched in the same week, with starting prices of RMB 369,800, RMB 132,800, and RMB 189,900, respectively, covering a large flagship battery-electric SUV, a mid-size family SUV, and a mid-to-large battery-electric sedan. The three cars respectively use space, chassis, and hardware, the downward extension of Huawei's intelligent driving, and a 900 km range plus 5-minute flash charging as selling points, reflecting competition among Chinese new energy vehicle makers in energy replenishment, intelligent driving, and by-wire chassis, and providing a product foundation for overseas expansion.

45524 days ago

Li Auto i9 Lands September 16; Avatr 9-Series Flagship SUV Debuts

In September 2026, Chinese brands concentrated their launches on high-end large six-seat SUVs. The Li i9 was launched on September 16, with a length of 5,225 mm and a wheelbase of 3,168 mm; its dual-motor four-wheel-drive system has a combined output of 400 kW. It initially uses CATL's 5C ternary lithium battery and later switches to a self-developed battery. The Avatr 9 series, jointly designed with Huawei Qiankun, is scheduled to go on sale before the end of the year and will compete in the same segment as the AITO M9, Li L9, and others. Li Auto delivered 37,679 vehicles in August, up 32.07% year on year; Avatr sold 35,250 vehicles in the first seven months. Chinese brands are forming scaled supply in the high-end large SUV market.

54126 days ago

Li Auto i9 to Launch Sept 16 as Flagship of Second-Gen Pure Electric Platform

Li Auto CEO Li Xiang announced that the Li i9 will be launched on September 16, becoming the flagship debut model of Li Auto's second-generation pure electric platform and positioned as a new-form family flagship SUV. Official figures disclosed in the same period show 37,679 vehicles delivered in August; the Li i6 ranked among the top three in sales for models priced above 200,000 yuan for seven consecutive months; and four core technologies were ready simultaneously for the first time. The new car measures 5225×1970×1752 mm, with a wheelbase of 3168 mm, a drag coefficient of 0.215, dual-motor all-wheel drive and a 101 kWh battery, and a CLTC range of 680 km or 705 km. Market performance still awaits delivery validation.

24629 days ago

MIIT Batch 7 New Car Declarations: 11 Major NEV Models Exposed, H2 Market Outlook Strong

MIIT's latest new car declaration directory has exposed 11 major new energy vehicle models, covering pure electric SUVs, extended-range SUVs, pure electric MPVs, and pure electric sedans across multiple segments. The Li Auto i9 full-size EREV SUV, new AITO M8, Denza N8 series, Geely Galaxy Battleship 700, and Xiangjie MPV are all included. These declared models generally feature 600km+ range, dual-motor AWD, air suspension, and other high-end configurations, signaling a new wave of product launches in China's NEV market in H2 2026. For Central Asian and Russian dealers following Chinese automotive exports, these models represent the current pinnacle of Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturing.

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Li Auto i9

Li Auto i9, Arcfox T7 and Fang Cheng Bao S launch same week as charging and smart driving take focus

Li Auto i9 Lands September 16; Avatr 9-Series Flagship SUV Debuts

Li Auto i9 to Launch Sept 16 as Flagship of Second-Gen Pure Electric Platform

MIIT Batch 7 New Car Declarations: 11 Major NEV Models Exposed, H2 Market Outlook Strong

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