Lichi

Lichi, also known by its Chinese name 丽驰, is a Chinese automotive brand focused on low-speed electric vehicles and compact neighborhood electric vehicles. The company was founded in January 2011 and is headquartered in Dezhou, Shandong. Its product concept centers on small, relatively affordable electric vehicles intended for short-distance urban, suburban, and community transportation rather than conventional long-range passenger-car use. The brand's publicly described mission combines electric mobility with fashion-oriented design and affordability. This places Lichi within China's specialized low-speed electric-vehicle sector, a segment that has historically served customers seeking simpler and less expensive alternatives to full-sized passenger cars. Lichi's vehicles are generally characterized by compact dimensions, modest performance, and practical equipment for local travel. Their positioning also reflects the sector's emphasis on low operating complexity and lower local emissions. Lichi's early product range included the A01 and B01, both introduced in 2013. The A01 was a highly compact three-door, two-seat vehicle with a reported top speed of 50 kilometers per hour. Listed equipment included central locking, remote control, a radio, Bluetooth connectivity, anti-slip slope control, and a seven-inch display system. Its reported charging time was approximately six hours. The model's very small size supported maneuverability and affordability but also prompted criticism from users who questioned its protection in a serious collision. The B01 was described as a three-door hatchback microcar. The company subsequently expanded beyond conventional four-wheeled microcars. The L17 was described as a five-door, three-wheeled vehicle, making it a distinct form of compact electric transport within the Lichi range. The S350 was a five-door microcar with seating for four people and was compared in public descriptions with the compact proportions associated with the Smart Fortwo, although it belongs to Lichi's own product line. Lichi has also been associated with an environmental initiative involving a 4.5-megawatt solar project. The project was described as being designed to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 3,929 tonnes, sulfur dioxide emissions by approximately 1.86 tonnes, and water consumption by approximately 6,213 tonnes. These figures relate to the stated environmental benefits of the solar project rather than to vehicle sales or operating results. The company has publicly identified a partnership with Xiaopeng, commonly known internationally as XPeng, dating from 2017. The available reference material does not establish the precise scope, commercial terms, or continuing status of that relationship. Publicly available information also does not provide reliable details about Lichi's ownership, executive leadership, financial performance, stock-market listing, international distribution, or current production status. Accordingly, Lichi's present operating status and market reach remain incompletely documented.

Lichi is a Chinese electric-vehicle brand headquartered in Dezhou, Shandong. It was founded in January 2011 and developed within China's low-speed electric-vehicle industry, which produces small vehicles intended primarily for local and neighborhood travel. Unlike mainstream electric-car manufacturers that generally compete on range, acceleration, crash certification, and highway performance, Lichi's described product concept emphasizes compact dimensions, accessible pricing, simple operation, and low-speed practicality. The company's stated mission presents its vehicles as fashionable and affordable electric transportation for ordinary consumers while linking the brand to low-carbon and environmentally friendly mobility. This positioning helped distinguish Lichi from purely utilitarian low-speed vehicle makers, although the available reference material does not provide detailed information about its marketing organization, dealer network, or sales volume. Lichi's first specifically documented production models appeared in 2013. The A01 was a three-door, two-seat microcar measuring approximately 2,250 millimeters in length, 1,399 millimeters in width, and 1,634 millimeters in height. It was reported to have a top speed of 50 kilometers per hour and a Chinese price of 46,800 yuan at the time described by the reference. The vehicle reportedly required about six hours for a full charge and included central locking, remote access, radio, Bluetooth, anti-slip slope control, and a seven-inch display. Its small footprint was an advantage for maneuverability and local use, but users criticized the limited size in relation to crash safety. The B01, also documented from 2013, was a three-door hatchback microcar. Lichi later broadened its vehicle formats with the L17, a five-door three-wheeled vehicle, and the S350, a five-door microcar capable of seating four people. The S350 was publicly characterized as similar in overall concept to the compact Smart Fortwo, though it remained a Lichi-branded vehicle. These models show the company's attempt to cover several forms of small electric transport, from two-seat microcars to larger compact vehicles and three-wheeled designs. The company also participated in a 4.5-megawatt solar project. The project was described as being designed to reduce approximately 3,929 tonnes of carbon dioxide, 1.86 tonnes of sulfur dioxide, and 6,213 tonnes of water consumption each year. The available information does not establish whether Lichi owned the project, financed it, or participated as an industrial partner, so its exact corporate role should be treated cautiously. In 2017, Lichi announced or otherwise identified a partnership with Xiaopeng, the company internationally known as XPeng. The available material does not explain whether the relationship involved manufacturing, technology, supply, distribution, or another form of cooperation. No other partnership is identified in the supplied reference. Information about Lichi after these documented product and partnership developments is limited. The available sources do not reliably establish the company's current production lineup, ownership structure, senior management, financial performance, international sales, or whether all historically listed models remain in production. Lichi should therefore be understood as a documented Chinese low-speed electric-vehicle brand whose present operating status requires further verification.

• 2017

  Partnership with Xiaopeng begins

  [1]Lichi (car brand)en.wikipedia.org

  Lichi identified a partnership with Xiaopeng beginning in 2017, although the available source does not describe its scope.

• 2013

  A01 and B01 enter the documented product range

  [1]Lichi (car brand)en.wikipedia.org

  Lichi introduced the A01 two-seat microcar and the B01 three-door hatchback microcar.

• 2013

  L17 expands the vehicle format

  [1]Lichi (car brand)en.wikipedia.org

  The L17 was described as Lichi's third production vehicle and used a five-door, three-wheeled configuration.

• 2011

  Lichi is founded

  [1]Lichi (car brand)en.wikipedia.org

  Lichi was founded in January 2011 and established its base in Dezhou, China.

• S350 joins the documented lineup

  [1]Lichi (car brand)en.wikipedia.org

  The S350 was described as a five-door, four-seat microcar and the fourth production vehicle in the documented sequence.

• Participation in a solar project

  [1]Lichi (car brand)en.wikipedia.org

  Lichi participated in a reported 4.5-megawatt solar project designed to reduce emissions and water consumption.

Affordable, compact, low-speed electric mobility for short-distance urban and neighborhood transportation, with an emphasis on practical use, small dimensions, and environmentally oriented mobility.

• Two-seat low-speed electric microcar · 2013

  A01

  The A01 is a highly compact three-door, two-seat electric microcar documented as a 2013 Lichi product. Its reported dimensions are 2,250 millimeters long, 1,399 millimeters wide, and 1,634 millimeters high. It has a reported top speed of 50 kilometers per hour and a charging time of about six hours. Listed equipment includes central locking, remote access, radio, Bluetooth, anti-slip slope control, and a seven-inch display. Its small size supports local maneuverability but has also drawn criticism concerning occupant protection in collisions.

• Electric hatchback microcar · 2013

  B01

  The B01 is a three-door hatchback microcar associated with Lichi's 2013 product introduction. The available reference identifies its body style and place in the early lineup but does not provide reliable technical specifications, pricing, battery information, production volume, or current availability.

• Three-wheeled electric vehicle

  L17

  The L17 was described as Lichi's third production vehicle. It uses a five-door, three-wheeled configuration, distinguishing it from the company's four-wheeled microcars. The supplied reference does not establish its powertrain specifications, seating capacity, price, production period, or present status.

• Four-seat electric microcar

  S350

  The S350 is a five-door microcar described as seating four people. Public descriptions compare its compact concept with the Smart Fortwo, but the S350 is a Lichi model rather than a Smart product. Reliable information about its battery, motor, range, speed, pricing, launch date, and current production status is not available in the supplied material.

• 2017

  Partnership with XiaopengStrategy

  Background

  Lichi identified a relationship with Xiaopeng as part of its development in the Chinese electric-vehicle sector.

  Action taken

  The partnership was reported as beginning in 2017.

  Aftermath

  The available source does not disclose the partnership's commercial scope, deliverables, or long-term results.

  Source

• 2013

  Launch of the A01 and B01Product launch

  Background

  Lichi was expanding its early low-speed electric-vehicle portfolio with compact models designed for short-distance transportation.

  Action taken

  The company introduced the two-seat A01 and the three-door B01 microcar.

  Aftermath

  The A01 received attention for its compact dimensions and equipment, while some users criticized its perceived crash-safety limitations. No reliable sales or financial outcome is available.

  Source

1. 1Lichi (car brand)en.wikipedia.org