Li L6 Deliveries Surpass 400,000 as Li Auto Refreshes SUV

Li Auto has confirmed that Li L6 deliveries have surpassed 400,000 units, marking a major milestone for the extended-range SUV less than 27 months after its market launch. The model went on sale on April 18, 2024, and had reached 391,002 cumulative units by the end of July. That means roughly 9,000 vehicles were delivered during the first half of August alone, compared with 2,716 units throughout July. The sharp acceleration highlights the immediate impact of the redesigned version, which Li Auto introduced on July 16 before starting customer deliveries four days later.

New-Generation Li L6 Raises Technology Content

The new-generation Li L6 is offered in a single Ultra version priced at 249,800 yuan ($36,800), keeping the starting price unchanged from the previous model. Standard equipment now includes all-wheel drive and Li Auto's internally developed Mach M100 assisted-driving chip, providing 1,280 TOPS of computing power. Buyers can also choose a dual Mach M100 embodied-intelligence package that increases computing capability to 2,560 TOPS and adds four LiDAR units. The optional package is available for a limited-time price of 20,000 yuan, giving the refreshed SUV a substantial technology upgrade without increasing its base price.

Battery and range improvements are another important part of the redesign. Battery capacity has increased to 51 kWh from 36.8 kWh in the earlier version, raising the CLTC all-electric range to 300 kilometers. With both the battery and fuel tank fully charged, the vehicle can travel a combined 1,250 kilometers. Li Auto also states that charging from 20% to 80% takes only 12 minutes. These changes strengthen the model's extended-range positioning by combining a longer electric-driving capability with a high overall travel range, while the faster charging time is intended to improve convenience during longer journeys.

Demand Rebounds After Waiting Period

Li Auto has positioned the Li L6 as its entry-level model and one of the strongest-selling vehicles in its portfolio. The SUV delivered 2,381 units during its first month in April 2024 and later reached a monthly record of 27,769 units in December of the same year. During 2025, the model delivered 166,516 units, accounting for 41% of the company's total deliveries. Those figures underline the importance of the vehicle to Li Auto's sales performance and explain why the company is relying heavily on the redesigned version to restore momentum after demand for the outgoing model weakened.

Demand for the previous version fell sharply as customers waited for the updated SUV. In June, the model delivered only 915 units, representing a 94.44% year-on-year decline and its lowest monthly volume since launch. The subsequent acceleration following the new-generation model's introduction indicates that at least part of the earlier weakness was linked to purchase deferrals ahead of the refresh. The rapid increase recorded in August therefore provides an early indication that the redesigned vehicle is attracting buyers who had been waiting for the new specification rather than abandoning the model altogether.

Li Auto Continues L-Series Overhaul

The Li L6 refresh is also part of a wider overhaul of Li Auto's L-series extended-range electric vehicle lineup. The company introduced a revamped Li L9 on May 15 and launched an all-new Li L8 on June 23, with the latter changing from a six-seat configuration to five seats. Li Auto has not yet announced details of a corresponding refresh for the Li L7, the remaining model in the L-series range. The sequence of launches shows that the company is progressively updating its core extended-range SUV portfolio while using new technology and product configurations to address changing customer expectations.

Analysts are also watching the redesigned model closely because of its potential contribution to the company's overall sales recovery. Deutsche Bank analyst Wang Bin's team previously said in a research note that the new-generation Li L6 was expected to become a significant driver of Li Auto's sales. The initial delivery figures after the July launch provide an early basis for that expectation, although sustained monthly performance will be needed to determine whether the strong August pickup can continue. For Li Auto, the milestone therefore represents both a successful product achievement and an important test of its broader L-series renewal strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly did the Li L6 reach 400,000 units?
The SUV reached the 400,000-unit cumulative milestone in less than 27 months after its April 2024 launch, highlighting unusually rapid adoption for a relatively new model. By the end of July, cumulative deliveries had reached 391,002 units, followed by roughly 9,000 units during the first half of August. The acceleration contrasts sharply with July's total of 2,716 units and indicates that demand strengthened rapidly after the redesigned version became available. The pace also makes the milestone notable because the model remains relatively young within Li Auto's lineup.

What are the main upgrades in the new-generation Li L6?
The refreshed SUV introduces a larger battery, longer electric range, faster charging and substantially greater computing capability while keeping the starting price unchanged from the previous version. Battery capacity rises to 51 kWh, supporting a 300-kilometer CLTC electric range and a 1,250-kilometer combined range. The vehicle also receives standard all-wheel drive and a Mach M100 chip delivering 1,280 TOPS. An optional dual-chip package raises computing capability to 2,560 TOPS and adds four LiDAR units, while charging from 20% to 80% takes 12 minutes.

Why is the redesigned model important for Li Auto?
The redesigned vehicle is strategically important because it previously represented 41% of company deliveries and is now expected to help restore demand after buyers delayed purchases. The model delivered 166,516 units in 2025, but monthly volume fell to just 915 units in June as customers waited for the updated version. Its rapid recovery after the July launch therefore provides an important early signal for the company's sales strategy. The refresh also forms part of a broader L-series renewal involving the Li L9 and Li L8, increasing its significance within the company's product portfolio.