Li Auto i6 Hits 200K-Unit Production Milestone as 2026 Model Ramps Up
Li Auto produced its 200,000th Li i6 vehicle while ramping monthly capacity targets to 20,000 units by November.
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Li Auto produced its 200,000th Li i6 vehicle while ramping monthly capacity targets to 20,000 units by November.
Xiaomi invested RMB 1.7B ($255.21M) for a 5.34% stake in Sunwoda EVB, joining Li Auto (11.17%) as a major shareholder.
Li Auto is facing customer complaints due to delays in Li MEGA deliveries as CATL batteries are unavailable, prompting battery changes.
Li Auto’s chip unit raised $243 million, aiming to develop and supply chip technology beyond automotive applications.
Li Auto plans to enter Europe in Q1 2027 with the Li 6 SUV, adapting to local conditions while expanding globally amidst domestic sales declines.
Li Auto’s updated i6 launches on October 28, featuring significant upgrades and a European debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 12.
Li Auto’s i9, priced at RMB 369,800 ($55,140), enters the premium SUV market, challenging rivals with advanced features and spacious design.
All 10 of China’s best-selling passenger car models by retail sales in August were battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), with no ICE…
The 2026 Li i6 filing lists CALB and Sunwoda cells in Li Auto battery packs. Li Auto says both sources must meet the same quality standards.
Li Auto plans to expand its own 5C batteries from H2 2026. The new i6 is due in Q4, while MEGA and i9 will initially use CATL batteries.