Li L-Series (EREV) by Li Auto: status and timeline

Li L-Series (EREV)

L-series flagship line of premium mid to full-size SUVs with range-extended electric drives. Models: L6, L7, L8, L9/MEGA at different price points.

DeployStage 4 of 5

Active production; all L-series models with EREV powertrains and 1.5L turbocharged range extenders.

Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

No announced next step

Li ONE unveiled at Shanghai Auto ShowApr 2019Complete.
Li L9 launchedJun 2022Complete.
Li L8 launchedSep 2022Complete.
Li L7 launchedFeb 2023Complete.
Li L6 launched at lower price pointApr 2024Complete.
Li MEGA launched as premium variantMar 2024Complete.

Current obstacles

Consumer perception of EREVsSome buyers see EREVs as neither pure EV nor simple hybrid; marketing must clarify the value.

Physics limits

Weight and efficiency trade-offCarrying both a large battery and an engine increases vehicle weight, reducing the energy efficiency per kilometre compared to either a pure EV or a gasoline car.

How it works

2 parts

Engine as generator

1.5L turbo runs only to charge

Engine never drives wheels directly; it runs only to charge the battery, allowing independent optimization.

Electric drive

Motor provides all propulsion

Electric motor powers the wheels with smooth acceleration and instant torque while engine supplements range.

Spec sheet

Spec	Li L-Series (EREV)
Combined range (engine + battery)	1,000+ km^R (reported)

^R reported by the company

About Li Auto

The team behind Li L-Series (EREV)

Li Auto

Premium EREV, range-extended, L and i series EVs

Li Auto is a Chinese premium automaker that pioneered range-extended electric vehicles (EREVs). It builds mid and full-size premium SUVs and is transitioning to a new i series of pure EVs (i6, i8) launched in 2025.

Cumulative deliveries reached 1.83M by September 2026; all L-series models use EREV drive with 1.5L turbocharged engines.
New i-series launched in 2025 as pure BEVs targeting mass-market below L-series premium pricing; i9 flagship added September 2026.
Expanded from original Li ONE EREV (2019–2022) to L-series and all-electric i-series, serving premium and mass-market segments.

lixiang.com (opens lixiang.com)Company profile →

Founded: 201511 yrs
Headquarters: China
Status: Public
Listed: LI (opens google.com)NASDAQ
Valuation: public
Works in: VehiclesElectric cars
Coverage: 4 programs · 9 updateslatest 1 Sep 2026checked 10 Oct
People: Li Xiang (opens en.wikipedia.org)Founder and CEO