Li L8

Overview

Li L8

model code	X02
aka	Lixiang L8
production	2022–present
assembly	China: Changzhou, Jiangsu
class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
body style	5-door SUV
layout	Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel drive
related	Li L6 Li L7 Li L9
engine	Petrol range extender: 1.5 L L2E15M I4 turbo
motor	Permanent magnet synchronous
range	1100 km
battery	40.9 kWh NMC 42.8 kWh NMC Sunwoda/SVOLT 52.3 kWh NMC CATL
drivetrain	Range extender series hybrid
powerout	330 kW
electric range	168-235 km (WLTP)
charging	75-90 kW DC
wheelbase	3005 mm
length	5080 mm
width	1995 mm
height	1800 mm
weight	2470-2530 kg
predecessor	Li One

The Li L8 is a range-extender luxury mid-size crossover SUV produced by Chinese manufacturer Li Auto. It is the third vehicle from the manufacturer, and also the second L-series model, which also includes the similar L9, L7 and L6.

First generation (2022–present)

After three years of presence on the Chinese market, the Li One was discontinued in October 2022 to make way for its replacement, the Li L8.[1] The Li L8 was presented in September 2022 at an online product launch event. The first vehicles were delivered in China from late 2022.[2] It shares most of its specifications with the next model in the Li Auto lineup, the slightly smaller 5-seater Li L7

2025 update

The 2025 update for the L8 was revealed on 8 May 2025, with pre-orders opening the same day and deliveries beginning the following week. The biggest change is to the ADAS system configurations, with all models now equipped with a new ATL LiDAR unit that is 60% smaller for lower drag and consumes 55% less power than the previous model, and has a detection range of up to 200 m. The Pro model was upgraded to use a Horizon Robotics Journey 6M SoC capable of 128TOPS and now has full capabilities, while the Max and Ultra models now use a single Nvidia Thor-U chip capable of 700TOPS. Both are capable of running Li Auto's latest MindVLA ADAS software architecture. Li Auto says that the new system's auto emergency braking feature is capable of successfully braking for stopped traffic in unlit nighttime conditions at speeds up to 120 km/h, and the auto emergency steering function can successfully avoid a child walking onto unlit nighttime roads from speeds up to 130 km/h.[4][5][6]

The air suspension has been upgraded from a single-chamber to a dual-chamber system, allowing for a 30% stiffer spring rate, resulting in 20% reduction in body roll, 11% and 26% reduced pitch under acceleration and braking respectively, and a higher moose test rating of 79.47 km/h. The Max trim now receives the larger 52.3kWh battery pack and associated increased range, leaving the Pro as the only remaining variant using the smaller 42.8kWh pack. The exterior has a new blue-grey paint option, and the interior is now available in two-tone brown and black upholstery.[4][6]

Specifications

It is an SUV, available with six seats in three rows. The interior has several screens sharing the same HUD and mini LED touchscreen in the steering wheel found in the Li Auto L9, an additional dual 3K 15.7-inch central touchscreen panel. The infotainment system runs on Android Automotive, powered by dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 processors with 24GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage for the L8 Max, and a single 8155 CPU processor with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage for the L8 Pro.

The L8 Max comes with the same AD MAX ADAS system found in the Li L9, which means that the L8 Max is equipped with the same dual Nvidia Orin-X chips with 508TOPS. The L8 Max also uses the same sensor array consisting of one roof-mounted Hesai lidar, six 8MP cameras, two 5MP cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, and a millimeter-wave radar. The L8 Pro uses a system named AD Pro, which is a vision-only system without the roof-mounted lidar. The system uses a Horizon Robotics Journey 5 chip with 128TOPS and sensor array consists of an 8MP front camera and five 2MP peripheral cameras along with four 2MP surround view cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and one millimeter-wave radar. It will be equipped with a Level 2 autonomous driving system.[7]

Powertrain

The vehicle's powertrain can be described as a range extended vehicle. It has two electric motors: a 130 kW motor in the front and a 200 kW motor in the rear. It is also equipped with a front-mounted 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with a 65 L petrol tank capacity. The petrol engine is a range extender for the electric motors; it does not directly power the wheels. Power is supplied by a 40.9 kWh battery pack. Total power output is 330 kW and 620 Nm.

The company claims a WLTC range of 700 km, and an electric-only WLTC range of 168 km with the CLTC range being 210 km. Charging to 80% takes 30 minutes with a fast charger, and a full charge with 200V AC power takes 6.5 hours.

Li L8

First generation (2022–present)

2025 update

Specifications

Powertrain

Second generation (2026 to commence)

Sales

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