On October 16, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HK SAR) announced the early 2025 establishment of a Li Auto headquarters outside of the Chinese mainland in Hong Kong. Now, the automaker is actively making plans for further presence expansion in Hong Kong, local team growth, and global de

On October 14, Li Auto announced that it is entering the Central Asian markets, marking a new chapter in its international expansion. The company will offer its best-selling SUV models, Li L6, Li L7, and Li L9, through certified dealer partners in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
The company has opened its first certified

On September 26, AVTODOM Group signed a cooperation agreement with the Li Auto brand, which resulted in the opening of the brand's first official dealership in Moscow, Russia.
It will introduce three vehicles: the L6, L7, and L9. Li Auto is a leading brand in the Chinese automotive market. Li Auto has its own manufac

On September 26, Li Auto launched the Li i6 mid-to-large-size battery electric SUV priced at CNY 249,800.
The Li i6 measures 4,950mm long, 1,935mm wide, and 1,670mm or 1,655mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm.
The Li i6 has a single-motor RWD layout or an optional dual-motor 4WD layout. The RWD variant is powered by

According to a Shanghai Municipal Administration for Market Regulation (SMAMR) press release dated September 19, Beijing Li Auto Co., Ltd. (Li Auto) signed an agreement on the establishment of a joint venture (JV) with Sunwoda Mobility Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (SEVB).
The 50:50 JV between the two companies will ma

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a five-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Li Auto. The two companies will conduct in-depth cooperation in areas such as battery safety and super-fast charging technology. They will jointly expand domestic and international business operation

On August 26, the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation visited the research and development center of electric vehicle manufacturer Li Auto. He reviewed the autonomous driving system and tested the new model of the Lixiang MEGA electric minivan.
In a social media post, the Ministry announced that

On July 29, Li Auto launched the Li i8 mid-to-large-size battery electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 321,800 to CNY 369,800.
The Li i8 adopts a yacht-styled exterior design and measures 5,085mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,740mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,050mm.
The Li i

On July 17, Li Auto started accepting pre-orders for the Li i8, its first battery electric SUV, with estimated prices ranging from CNY 350,000 to CNY 400,000. The model will be launched on July 29.
The Li i8 is designed with a dual-tone body, pure flat glass, an electric sunshade, and an intelligent audio system for

On June 20, Li Auto announced the September 2025 launch of the Li i6 mid-to-large-size 5-seater battery electric SUV.
Based on a native electric architecture, the Li i6 well balances sportiness and large interior space. It measures 4,950mm long, 1,935mm wide, and 1,655mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm.
The Li i6 i

On June 13, Li Auto announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Shell China. The two companies will launch in-depth, all-round strategic cooperation in areas such as lubricating oil supply guarantees and services, technology co-development, brand expansion, and global expansion.
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On May 29, Comau developed advanced automation tech for Li Auto’s new range extender line, helping the company reach up to 400,000 units of annual production. The complete solution covers concept design, system simulation, assembly, and commissioning.
The automation system handles key parts of the line—interior, exte

Announced On May 25, 2025, Chinese NEV brand Li Auto celebrated the opening of its first flagship showroom in Southeast Asia, officially launched on May 20 in Taguig City, Philippines.
The showroom introduces Filipino families to Li Auto’s intelligent vehicles, featuring seamless connectivity, advanced infotainment,

On May 13, Avilon Automobile Group announced that it has been appointed the official dealer of the premium Chinese brand of hybrid cars and electric vehicles, Lixiang (part of the Li Auto Group). The official importer of these cars is Sinomach Auto. The first Lixiang models, hybrid SUVs Li6, Li7, and Li9, will go on

Novelis and Li Auto held a signing and inauguration ceremony for a joint lab at its Changzhou site. The joint lab will focus on the R&D, innovation, and practical application of lightweight high-performance aluminum alloy materials. Furthermore, the two companies plan to cooperate in a range of areas related to alumi

BASF Coatings signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation with Li Auto for the promotion and application of innovative coatings driven by sustainability and digital innovations. Under the memorandum, the two companies will jointly explore new low-carbon-emission material technologies. They will establish a joint inn

On March 27, Li Auto open-sourced Halo OS, an in-house developed automotive operating system. The involved components are VCOS (Vehicle Control Operating System), ADOS (Advanced Driving Operating System), and communication middleware and tool chains.
-          VCOS, the “cerebellum” of a vehicle, controls the air co

On March 18, Li Auto launched MindVLA, a next-generation autonomous driving architecture empowering autonomous driving with robust 3D spatial understanding, logical reasoning, and behavior generation capabilities.
The 3D spatial encoder of MindVLA combines language models with logical reasoning to generate reasonable

On March 3, Li Auto announced the recent release of official images of the Li i8, the first model of the i family. Positioned as a mid-to-large-size 6-seater SUV, the model is scheduled for launch in July.
The i family is a new Li Auto battery electric SUV lineup. The name stands for intelligence and shares the pronu

On January 17, Li Auto, China inaugurated its first overseas R&D center in Munich, marking a key step in its global R&D strategy. The German R&D center will collaborate with the Chinese team on technology pre-research and product development for sustainable growth.
The center focuses on four areas: styling design, po