Li Auto Relaunches the Li i8 Electric SUV with Improved Features
Restarts of Li Auto's i8 model following initial unpopular reception
The Li i8, a six-seat electric SUV from Li Auto, is set to hit the roads from August 20, marking the company's second battery electric vehicle (BEV) after the Li Mega MPV. The relaunched Li i8 comes with a 97.8-kWh ternary lithium battery pack that supports 5C supercharging and offers a CLTC range of 720 kilometers.
In an effort to streamline the purchasing process and cater to consumer preferences, Li Auto has adopted a unified Max configuration for the Li i8. This new configuration includes standard features such as the VLA large language model and platinum audio system, previously optional add-ons. The second-row entertainment screen remains an optional feature priced at ¥10,000.
The Li i8 is equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 4.5 seconds. Initially priced around RMB 349,000, the company later reduced the price of the Max variant to RMB 339,800 ($47,310).
During its launch week, the Li i8 received 6,000 orders, indicating strong market interest. In July 2025, Li Auto delivered 30,731 vehicles, with cumulative deliveries surpassing 1.36 million units.
Li i8 vs Onvo L90: A Clash of High-Tech BEVs
The Li i8 is positioning itself as a high-tech BEV with advanced autonomous driving capabilities and a strong focus on interior space and visibility. The Onvo L90, a competitor in the Chinese market, is also noted for its technological features and competitive pricing strategies.
While specific details about the Onvo L90 are not provided, it is worth noting that it went on sale on July 31 with a starting price of RMB 265,800 including an 85-kWh battery pack, and deliveries began the next day on August 1.
In the ever-evolving BEV market, both the Li i8 and Onvo L90 represent innovative offerings, each striving to cater to the unique needs and preferences of consumers.
- The Li Auto-produced electric vehicle, Li i8, is set to enter the market from August 20, serving as Li Auto's second battery electric vehicle (BEV) following the Li Mega MPV.
- The relaunched Li i8 is equipped with a 97.8-kWh ternary lithium battery pack, supporting 5C supercharging and offering a CLTC range of 720 kilometers.
- Li Auto has adopted a unified Max configuration for the Li i8, including standard features like the VLA large language model and platinum audio system, previously optional add-ons.
- The Li i8, priced initially around RMB 349,000, now has a reduced price of the Max variant at RMB 339,800 ($47,310).
- Competitor Onvo L90, also in the Chinese BEV market, offers technological features and competitive pricing strategies.
- Onvo L90 went on sale on July 31, with an 85-kWh battery pack and a starting price of RMB 265,800, and deliveries began on August 1.
- Both Li i8 and Onvo L90 demonstrate innovative offerings tailored to consumer needs and preferences in the rapidly advancing electric-vehicle (EV), automotive, technology, and transportation industries, further shaping the lifestyles and financial aspects of the market.
