Li L9 Explained

Li L9
Manufacturer:Li Auto
Production:2022–present
Assembly:China: Changzhou, Jiangsu
Class:Full-size luxury crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door SUV
Layout:Front-engine, Four-wheel drive
Engine:1.5 L L2E15M (turbo petrol) inline-four 113kW
Motor:Two Permanent magnet synchronous motors, 330kW combined
Battery:44.5 kWh
Powerout:330kW combined
Transmission:Single-speed automatic
Wheelbase:31051NaN1
Length:52181NaN1
Width:19981NaN1
Height:18001NaN1
Weight:25200NaN0
Designer:Ben Baum, Gloria Ge

The Li L9 is a luxury full-size crossover SUV by Chinese manufacturer Li Auto. It is the second vehicle from the manufacturer after the Li One, and also the first L-series model, which also includes the similar L8, L7 and L6.

History

The L9 was unveiled online in March 2022 and officially launched in June 2022 with the first vehicles to be delivered in China from August 2022.[1]

Specifications

The vehicle can be described as a range extended vehicle or as a PHEV. It has two electric motors: a 1300NaN0 motor in the front and a 2000NaN0 motor in the rear. It is also equipped with a front-mounted 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with a 651NaN1 petrol tank capacity. The newer facelifted model has a gas tank of 55L. The petrol engine is a range extender for the electric motors; it does not directly power the wheels.

Total power output is 2400NaN0 and 530abbr=onNaNabbr=on. The company claims a NEDC range of 1315km (817miles), and an electric-only NEDC range of 215km (134miles). The L9 accelerates NaN0NaN0 in 5.3 seconds.[2]

Charging to 80% takes 40 minutes with a fast charger. A full charge at 200V takes 6 hours. Battery capacity is, out of which is usable.

The L9 is available with six or seven seats in three rows.[1] The interior has a pair of two 4mm thick 15.7-inch wide screens, and the infotainment system runs on Android Auto.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 同比增长68.9% 理想汽车6月交付13024辆. Autohome.com.cn. 2022-07-01.
  2. Web site: Li Auto announces new SUV L9 with competitive pricing. technode.com. 22 June 2022 .
  3. Web site: Chinese EV start-up Li Auto launches L9, the 'full-size SUV with no match on the market'. scmp.com. 21 June 2022 .