New-generation Li L6 launched, priced at RMB 249,800

Published: Jul 17, 2026 18:32

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On July 16, Li Auto launched the new-generation Li L6 with a unified national retail price of RMB 249,800. Retaining the spaciousness and dimensional advantages of its predecessor, the new model has been upgraded in core experience dimensions including comfort, handling, intelligence and driving range, with intelligent systems as a key focus of the upgrade. It is equipped with Li Auto’s self-developed Mach M100 smart driving chip, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 cockpit chip and a 29-inch 6K panoramic display. A dual Mach M100 embodied AI package is available as an optional extra, bringing it on par with the RMB 500,000 flagship Li L9 in terms of hardware specifications with chips of the same generation. In terms of power, the battery capacity of the new-generation Li L6 has been raised from 37kWh to 51kWh, lifting its CLTC pure electric range from 212 km to 300 km, while charging from 20% to 80% SoC takes only 12 minutes.

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