Overview
- Li Auto launched the L9 in China on Friday, offering Ultra and Livis trims priced at 459,800 yuan and 509,800 yuan.
- Deliveries are set for May 17 according to the company, while two outlets reported same-day handovers, creating a timing discrepancy.
- Launch incentives include a 20,000-yuan cash discount and a 10,000-yuan repurchase benefit for returning owners, which EV calculates puts the Livis below 500,000 yuan.
- The SUV uses a third‑generation extended‑range system with a 72.7 kWh CATL battery, a claimed 420 km CLTC electric range and 1,650 km combined range, plus in‑house M100 smart‑driving chips; the Livis adds 800V active suspension and dual M100s.
- An International Exclusive Version arrives in Q3 2026 for Central Asia and the Middle East with localized software and charging, as Li Auto steps up its Europe push through a German R&D center and a new regional leader after recent softness in domestic deliveries.