Experience the new Li Auto i8, a visionary electric SUV-MPV with a whopping 720km range, 10 minute charge time, luxurious interior and advanced driver-assist features. Is this the family EV that you have been waiting to get?
Li Auto i8 Overview
Li Auto i8 will be one of the most expected EVs in the fast developing electric car market in China. The i8 lies between an SUV and MPV, and it combines a futuristic design, practicality with the family needs, and the latest EV technology. Following the launch of the Li Auto Mega that caused mixed feelings with its radical design, the i8 comes in with a more mature design without eliminating the futuristic nature.
Design & Dimensions
- Length: 5,085 mm
- Wheelbase: 3,050 mm
- Height: 1,740 mm (air Suspension)
- Wheels: 20 inch standard, 21 inch optional.
The i8 can be classified as an SUV, yet it has more of an MPV appearance because it is shaped in a flowing single-bow. Its aggressive LED visor-like light and the futuristic posture provides it with a distinct road presence, but others claim the back looks like Nio models.
Battery, Range & Charging
- Battery: 98kWh Kirin NCM battery by CATL.
- Range: Up to 720 km (CLTC)
- Charging: 10-80 percent within one hundred and ten minutes (5C fast charging)
This will ensure the Li Auto i8 is among the quickest to charge long-range EVs in the category, ideal whether you are going on a road trip or daily commuting.
Interior & Features
The Li Auto i8 has a superior family-friendly interior:
- Dual 15.7 inch (driver + passenger) screens.
- Rear view mirror and Head-up display.
- Rear entertainments, 21.4-inch optional and upgraded to Snapdragon 8295P.
- Heated, ventilated, and massaging seats (first and second row)
- Zero gravity seats and rear refrigerator.
- The cabin has high-quality soft-touch materials.
Li Auto has ensured that i8 is packed with comfort and technology to families so that long-distance travels are more enjoyable.
Performance
- Power: Dual-motor with 400 kW (540 hp) and 660 Nm power.
- 0-100 km/h: 4.5 seconds (fastest of Li Auto models)
- Drive Modes Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, High Performance.
- Suspension: Magic Carpet Ride controllable air suspension.
The i8 has exhilarating acceleration and a smoothness in ride, and its noise insulation is on par with that of a Mercedes-Benz Maybach.
Advanced Driver Assistance
Li Auto i8 also features the next-gen ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), which comes with lane changes, adaptive cruise, and semi-autonomous driving. It is marvelous, though, as users claim, it is too careful or insecure in regard to certain traffic conditions, and this fact indicates that fully autonomous driving needs to be refined.
Price & Competition
- Price: Around $47,500 USD (~¥347,000 RMB)
- Optional Rear Screen Package: +1500.
The i8 is a competitive product, competing with such models as the Envo L90, Nio ES8, and Aito M7. It can be undercut by competitors, but the combination of luxury, technology, and long-range EV performance of i8 makes it a good option.
