Li Auto's i8 SUV gets single-motor variant in filing, hinting at lower price

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A regulatory filing image of the Li i8. Credit: CnEVPost The addition of a single-motor version means the Li i8's starting price will go lower, in a bid to revive the electric SUV's sluggish sales. ...

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The current Li i8 is available in only one dual-motor version, priced at 339,800 yuan ($50,170), equipped with a 97.8-kWh battery pack offering a CLTC range of 720 km.\nThe Li i8 was launched on July 29, 2025, initially available in three variants — Pro, Max, and Ultra.\nAfter a poor initial reception following its launch, Li Auto relaunched the model a week later, keeping only the Max variant and cutting its price.\nHowever, sales of Li Auto's first all-electric SUV have consistently fallen short of expectations. 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