Range & charging
Above averageTypical rated range is stronger than average.
- Typical CLTC range — 720 km CLTC
- Battery capacity — 97.8 kWh
Li Auto
Li Auto i8
Li Auto i8 is a China-market battery electric suv 6 seats series with 1 visible trim.
China price
CN¥339,800
- Body / energy / seats
- SUV · Battery electric · 6 seats
- Visible trims
- 1 trims
- Range
- 720 km CLTC / 585 km WLTC
- Peer cohort
- 6 series
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1 · Competitive snapshot
How does the Li Auto i8 compare with similar electric SUVs?
Compared with 6 similarly priced electric SUVs sold in China.
Li Auto i8 stands out most for rated range and typical performance on typical-trim comparisons.
Performance
Above averageTypical trims are stronger than average on performance.
- Typical maximum power — 400 kW
- 0–100 km/h — 4.5 sec
- Maximum torque — 660 N·m
Smart technology
In line with peersCore connected and assistance features broadly match peers.
- Driver assistance — Standard across all trims
- Parking assistance — Standard across all trims
- Center screen — Standard across all trims
Comfort & practicality
In line with peersCore comfort and practicality equipment is broadly typical.
- Second-row functions — Standard across all trims
- Suspension — Standard across all trims
- Climate control — Standard across all trims
Features & equipment
In line with peersFeature availability broadly matches comparable cars.
- Audio system — Standard across all trims
- Powered cargo access — Standard across all trims
- Keyless access — Standard across all trims
Price position
Mid-marketTypical trim pricing sits near the middle of the cohort.
- Typical trim price — CN¥339,800
- Entry price — CN¥339,800
- Price range — CN¥339,800
Strengths
- • Rated range
- • Typical performance
Trade-offs
- • Mid-market pricing
- • Smart technology advantage is limited
Compare with similar cars
Same body, energy and seat class, with a reasonably overlapping China price range.
Audi Q5 e-tron
CN¥298,500 – CN¥432,500
175 kW less power available
Volkswagen ID.6 X
CN¥259,900 – CN¥293,900
250 kW less power available
2 · Buyer fit
Who is the Li Auto i8 best for?
Based on published scene outcomes and at least two supporting facts; untranslated reasons remain hidden.
Best suited to
Urban commuters
Strong fitWhy
- • Length: 5,085 mm
- • Width: 1,960 mm
- • CLTC range: 720 km CLTC
Published trim results: 1 suitable.
Frequent long-distance drivers
Strong fitWhy
- • CLTC range: 720 km CLTC
- • WLTC range: 585 km WLTC
- • Driver assistance: Standard across all trims
Published trim results: 1 suitable.
Weekend travellers
Strong fitWhy
- • CLTC range: 720 km CLTC
- • WLTC range: 585 km WLTC
- • Cargo access: Standard across all trims
Published trim results: 1 suitable.
Consider carefully if
Families with children
ConditionalWhy
- • Seating: 6 seats
- • Length: 5,085 mm
- • Second-row functions: Standard across all trims
Published trim results: 0 suitable, 1 conditional.
Drivers facing regular winter conditions
ConditionalWhy
- • Battery: 97.8 kWh
- • Drivetrain: Dual-motor all-wheel drive
- • Climate control: Standard across all trims
Published trim results: 0 suitable, 1 conditional.
3 · Everyday experience
What is the Li Auto i8 like to drive and use every day?
Only current English content and deterministic published facts are shown. Dimensions are not treated as proof of ride comfort.
Driving & performance
Typical performance is stronger than most comparable cars.
Published power, acceleration and drivetrain show how performance changes across trims; they do not replace an untranslated road-test verdict.
Published evidence
- • Published power spans 400 kW across current trims.
- • Published 0–100 km/h times span 4.5 sec 0–100 km/h.
- • Drivetrain choices: Dual-motor all-wheel drive.
- The acceleration feels swift and linear, making daily overtaking easy, yet the start in comfort mode remains smooth; the power reserve is ample, and even under full load, high-speed acceleration is confidently achievable.
- Provides ample power when needed for quick merging onto highways or emergency evasion
- Power consumption increases significantly in strong power mode, and range shrinks rapidly
- Above average for typical maximum power across 7 series
- Above average for typical 0–100 km/h across 6 series
Cabin comfort
Core comfort equipment is consistent across the lineup.
This conclusion uses only direct seat, suspension and climate equipment. Body dimensions are not treated as proof of ride comfort.
Published evidence
- • Second-row functions — Standard across all trims.
- • Suspension — Standard across all trims.
- • Climate control — Standard across all trims.
- • Cargo access — Standard across all trims.
- The chassis with air suspension provides superior shock absorption, gently handling bumps and dips, offering superior comfort; the second row has ample legroom, and the third row can accommodate two adults for short trips, demonstrating excellent overall space performance.
- Long-distance rides are less fatiguing and more friendly to those prone to motion sickness
- The suspension becomes stiffer in sports mode, enhancing road feel but sacrificing some comfort
Space & practicality
Paying more does not buy a larger body or longer wheelbase.
All current trims use the same key body dimensions, so trim choice changes equipment and performance rather than cabin size.
Published evidence
- • Seating capacity: 6 seats.
- • Body length: 5,085 mm, unchanged by trim.
- • Wheelbase: 3,050 mm, unchanged by trim.
- • Audio system — Standard across all trims.
- • Powered cargo access — Standard across all trims.
- Supports 800V high-voltage fast charging, which is fast, but requires a matching supercharger to achieve maximum power; the trunk is relatively small when the third row is upright, but becomes very spacious when folded, suitable for carrying luggage for multiple people.
- During long-distance travel, fast charging provides high energy replenishment efficiency and short waiting times
- Above average for length across 7 series
- Above average for wheelbase across 7 series
Smart tech & daily use
Core connected features are standard across the lineup.
Only formally defined connected, assistance, parking and display parameters are included.
Published evidence
- • Driver assistance — Standard across all trims.
- • Parking assistance — Standard across all trims.
- • Center screen — Standard across all trims.
- • Head-up display — Standard across all trims.
- • OTA updates — Standard across all trims.
- The car system responds smoothly, and the interface design is clear, but there are multiple levels of functions that require familiarization; the L2 level of assisted driving features is comprehensive, with stable lane centering and keeping, reducing fatigue during long-distance driving.
- Rich content ecosystem to meet entertainment needs
- Some functions are hidden in secondary menus, and voice control can compensate but sometimes recognizes inaccurately
4 · Trim decision
Current available trim
The currently available trim is shown with its published facts and direct actions.
2025 Li Auto i8 Standard Edition
CN¥339,800
720 km CLTC / 585 km WLTC · 97.8 kWh · 400 kW · 4.5 sec · Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Reference data
Specs explained
High-value published parameters are shown only where the current visible trims provide them.
China list price
CN¥339,800
The published China list-price range shows the entry point and how far upper trims extend. The published value is the same across all current trims.
Below average among comparable series with sufficient data
CLTC range
720 km
A protocol-labelled laboratory rating for comparing trims; it is not a guaranteed real-world distance. The published value is the same across all current trims.
Above average among comparable series with sufficient data
WLTC range
585 km
A protocol-labelled laboratory rating for comparing trims; it is not a guaranteed real-world distance. The published value is the same across all current trims.
Above average among comparable series with sufficient data
Battery capacity
97.8 kWh
Battery capacity helps explain range potential, weight and charging needs. The published value is the same across all current trims.
Above average among comparable series with sufficient data
DC charging power
470 kW
Peak DC power indicates charging capability, while an actual stop also depends on the charging curve and conditions. The published value is the same across all current trims.
Maximum power
400 kW
Published maximum power helps frame acceleration capability and overtaking reserve. The published value is the same across all current trims.
Above average among comparable series with sufficient data
Maximum torque
660 N·m
Torque is one input to initial response; calibration, gearing and traction also matter. The published value is the same across all current trims.
0–100 km/h
4.5 sec
A lower published 0–100 km/h time indicates quicker straight-line acceleration. The published value is the same across all current trims.
Above average among comparable series with sufficient data
Drivetrain
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Drivetrain changes traction and can separate entry and performance trims. The published value is the same across all current trims.
Seats
6
Seat count is a capacity fact, not proof of passenger comfort. The published value is the same across all current trims.
Length
5,085 mm
Length affects road footprint and parking space; it does not directly prove cabin room. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.
Above average among comparable series with sufficient data
Width
1,960 mm
Width affects road and parking footprint and may support shoulder room, without proving it. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.
Wheelbase
3,050 mm
Wheelbase is a packaging dimension and is not used alone as a ride-comfort conclusion. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.
Above average among comparable series with sufficient data
Body style
SUV
Body style helps frame access and cargo layout, but exact usability still depends on the vehicle. The published value is the same across all current trims.