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5 hours ago
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Li Auto Debuts Li i8 Electric SUV With Ultra-Fast Charging
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) shares gave up their earlier gains on Tuesday following the official launch of its new six-seat battery electric vehicle (BEV) family SUV, the Li i8. Despite marking a significant expansion of the company's EV portfolio and showcasing advanced technology, the announcement failed to sustain the stock's recent upward momentum. Switch Auto Insurance and Save Today! The Insurance Savings You Expect Affordable Auto Insurance, Customized for You Great Rates and Award-Winning Service The company announced that it had officially launched the Li i8, a six-seat battery electric family SUV that redefines family mobility by blending off-road capability, sedan-like handling, and MPV-level marks a bold expansion of the company's EV lineup, with deliveries set to begin on August 20, 2025. Built on Li Auto's new high-voltage BEV platform, the Li i8 features an in-house electric drive system, 5C supercharging battery packs with up to 720 km CLTC range, and access to the largest supercharging network among Chinese automakers. The SUV supports ultra-fast charging, adding 500 km in just 10 minutes. Li Auto engineered the Li i8 with advanced safety systems, including multi-path energy absorption structures, LiDAR sensors, and AES technology. All trims also feature high-level assisted driving systems, Li AD Pro and Li AD Max, powered by Horizon Robotics and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips. The Max trim will also debut Li Auto's proprietary VLA driver model with AI-powered reasoning and memory. Inside, the Li i8 delivers a smart, spacious, yacht-inspired cabin equipped with the intelligent Li Xiang Tong Xue Agent. Powered by MindGPT, the agent can operate nearly all vehicle functions, execute complex tasks like scanning QR codes or food pickups, and adapt to individual users with Face ID and personalized memory. Li Auto also announced a brand upgrade, pledging to create high-quality, private in-car spaces for families. However, the excitement surrounding the new model contrasts with a slowdown in the company's overall performance. Li Auto reported a year-over-year decline in June 2025 deliveries, which totaled 36,279 units, a 24.1% decrease amid intensifying competition in China's electric vehicle market. Despite this, the company managed to surpass its revised second-quarter guidance, delivering 111,074 vehicles, a modest 2.4% increase from the same period last year. Li Auto had lowered its second-quarter forecast in late June, citing temporary disruptions caused by sales system upgrades. Nonetheless, it outperformed expectations, with cumulative deliveries reaching 1.34 million by the end of June. The recent slowdown in deliveries and heightened competitive pressures coincide with the market entry of more affordable electric SUVs, notably Xiaomi's (OTC:XIACY) YU7. This has intensified pricing and market share battles across China's dynamic EV landscape, impacting established players like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Li Auto alike. Price Action: LI stock is trading lower by 5.75% to $27.50 at last check on Tuesday. Photo by Robert Way via Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article Li Auto Debuts Li i8 Electric SUV With Ultra-Fast Charging originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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8 hours ago
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Li Auto Inc. Launches Li i8, a Six-Seat Battery Electric Family SUV
BEIJING, China, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. ('Li Auto' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China's new energy vehicle market, today officially launched Li i8, a six-seat battery electric family SUV. As an SUV of the new era, Li i8 combines the all-terrain capabilities of off-road vehicles, the handling dynamics of sedans, and the comfort of MPVs, redefining family mobility with an all-new driving and riding experience. Li i8 offers three trims: Pro, Max and Ultra, which will retail for RMB321,800, RMB349,800 and RMB369,800, respectively. Deliveries of Li i8 will commence on August 20, 2025. Below is an overview of Li i8. For more details, please visit Li Auto's official website. A New High-Voltage BEV Platform Li Auto has developed a new high-voltage battery electric platform for Li i8, featuring an in-house developed electric drive system, 5C battery pack, and a nationwide 5C super charging network. 1) Proprietary Electric Drive System: Ultra-Quiet, Ultra-Efficient Li Auto's in-house developed electric drive system is designed to minimize noise and energy consumption. Its proprietary rotor-stator structure and transmission system can effectively reduce vibration and noise inside the Li i8 cabin, achieving industry-leading cabin quietness. Additionally, Li i8's electric drive system incorporates in-house developed silicon carbide power chips and modules, offering high efficiency, low losses, and rapid heat dissipation for enhanced energy savings. Li Auto also built its own motor factory to ensure the full implementation of in-house technologies. Switch Auto Insurance and Save Today! Great Rates and Award-Winning Service The Insurance Savings You Expect Affordable Auto Insurance, Customized for You 2) In-House Developed Ternary Lithium 5C Super Charging Battery Pack Li i8 is equipped with 90.1 kilowatt-hours and 97.8 kilowatt-hours ternary lithium 5C super charging battery pack options. With all-wheel drive offered as standard, Li i8 achieves a CLTC range of 670 kilometers and 720 kilometers for the 90.1 kilowatt-hours and 97.8 kilowatt-hours battery pack options, respectively. The in-house developed drive motor and low-drag design contribute to Li i8's industry-leading range attainment rate. Paired with an industry-leading battery thermal management system, Li i8 ensures sustained high-power charging, achieving a 500-kilometer driving range with just 10 minutes of charging. Furthermore, based on the Company's battery lifespan tests, Li i8's battery health remains above 80% after 1,500 full charge-discharge cycles in super charging mode. 3) The Largest Super Charging Network Among Chinese Automakers To support the rollout of BEVs, Li Auto has built the largest super charging network among Chinese automakers, with 3,000 super charging stations in operation. This network includes approximately 1,000 highway stations covering nine major east–west and nine major north–south highway routes, with an average spacing of about 150 kilometers, along with 2,000 urban stations across over 250 Design Li i8's avant-garde yacht-inspired design achieves low drag, exceptional space utilization, and outstanding visibility. With a drag coefficient of 0.218, the vehicle delivers reduced wind noise and energy consumption. As a large SUV with dimensions of 5,085 millimeters in length, 1,960 millimeters in width, 1,740 millimeters in height, and a 3,050-millimeter wheelbase, its interior space surpasses that of many full-size SUVs. Additionally, Li i8 provides every family user on board with excellent visibility. SUV of a New Era The combined strengths of its outstanding off-road capabilities, handling, and spaciousness position Li i8 as an exceptional SUV for a new era. Li i8 boasts an off-roader's passability, slope-climbing power, and ability to handle rough terrains. In terms of off-road performance, the Li i8 comes standard with a dual-chamber Li Magic Carpet air suspension, offering four adjustable height settings and a maximum ground clearance of 196 millimeters. Additionally, Li i8 is equipped with a dual-motor, all-wheel drive system in the standard configuration across all trims, enabling it to handle a wide range of challenging road conditions. Li i8 delivers sedan-like handling stability, performance, and ease of entry and exit through its battery electric low-center-of-gravity design, a body torsional stiffness of 49,500 Nm/degree, front double-wishbone and rear five-link suspension, a 0-100 km/h acceleration as quick as 4.5 seconds, and a minimum second-row side sill ground clearance of 401 millimeters. Li i8 offers MPV-like premium spaciousness and comfort. Its new wraparound-style seats feature optimized backrest and cushion surfaces, delivering enhanced support and hugging comfort. Li i8 also features a zero-gravity seat on the right side of the second row, a third row comparable to top MPVs, and a trunk depth of 565 millimeters when all three rows are in use, easily meeting the travel needs of large families. Li i8 can also be equipped with a large floating table, delivering an experience rivaling that of the Li MEGA. Industry-Leading Safety Capabilities For passive safety, Li i8 adopts a multi-path force transmission design in the front compartment, featuring three longitudinal force transmission paths to enhance energy dispersion during frontal collisions. The front compartment integrates 11 circular energy-absorbing structures, which effectively absorb and dissipate collision energy, ensuring overall vehicle safety and significantly enhancing the structural integrity of the occupant cabin. Li i8 also features comprehensive airbag protection with extended side curtain airbags and door handles designed to remain unlockable even in power failures. It is also engineered to meet stringent eco-health standards. Additionally, its battery has undergone rigorous safety testing under extreme conditions such as submersion and freezing, complying with rigorous safety protocols. On active safety, all Li i8 trims come standard with LiDAR sensors and are equipped with enhanced automatic emergency steering (AES) to effectively mitigate collision risks from other vehicles. An All-New Assisted Driving and Smart Space Experience In terms of assisted driving, Li i8 Pro comes standard with the Li AD Pro assisted driving system, equipped with a Horizon Robotics J6M chip delivering total computing power of 128 TOPS. The Li i8 Max and Ultra models are equipped with the advanced Li AD Max assisted driving system, featuring an NVIDIA Thor-U chip with a total computing power of 700 TOPS. With the launch of urban NOA on the Horizon Robotics J6M platform by year-end, the assisted driving capabilities of Li AD Pro will be significantly enhanced. The Li AD Max will integrate Li Auto's self-developed VLA driver large model, which possesses understanding, reasoning, memory, and communication capabilities, evolving through reinforcement learning into an increasingly intuitive personal driver. Combining spatial intelligence, linguistic intelligence, and behavioral strategies, the VLA driver large model leverages a human-like technical architecture to deliver notable improvements in safe driving, smoothness and comfort, three-point turns, continuous task execution, and underground parking. The development of the VLA driver large model benefited from Li Auto's R&D advantages in data, algorithms, computing power, and engineering capabilities, including optimized data allocation, the use of generated data, high model evaluation efficiency, a closed loop of reinforcement learning, as well as increasing investments in computing power, robust quantitative accuracy, and multi-platform deployment capabilities. The VLA driver large model will be fully rolled out to AD Max models equipped with Orin-X and Thor-U chips alongside the delivery of Li i8. In terms of smart space, Li Auto's in-house foundation model MindGPT-powered Li Xiang Tong Xue has evolved from a voice assistant to Li Xiang Tong Xue Agent. It can independently utilize tools, resolve complex tasks, and possess personalized memory. Nearly all in-vehicle functions of Li i8 have undergone tool-based integration for Li Xiang Tong Xue Agent, including electric air vents for climate control and windshield wipers. For complex tasks, Li Xiang Tong Xue Agent leverages Li Auto's advanced model capabilities to understand user intent and achieve goals efficiently. For example, it can autonomously invoke tools like the Meituan app to fulfill in-store food pickup requests or activate the vehicle's external cameras to scan QR codes in parking lots for payment. Examples also include the industry-first Desktop Master functionality that enables user-programmable code generation and the creation of tools, content, and services. Furthermore, with the June rollout of Face ID and the new family account system, Li Xiang Tong Xue Agent can remember information about each individual to deliver personalized experiences while ensuring data security—making daily use more convenient, thoughtful and emotionally resonant for every family member. Brand Upgrade At the launch event, Li Auto announced its brand upgrade, committing to providing a high-quality home, a premium private space for a diverse range of consumers while meeting the needs of family users. The Company will uphold its brand value proposition of 'private space, deep connection, and cherished experience,' while continuing to invest in products and intelligence. Through the creation of sophisticated, liberating, and distinctive mobile spaces, Li Auto aims to fulfill its mission: Create a Mobile Home, Create happiness. About Li Auto Inc. Li Auto Inc. is a leader in China's new energy vehicle market. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. Its mission is: Create a Mobile Home, Create Happiness (创造移动的家,创造幸福的家). Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, the Company provides families with safe, convenient, and comfortable products and services. Li Auto is a pioneer in successfully commercializing extended-range electric vehicles in China. While firmly advancing along this technological route, it builds platforms for battery electric vehicles in parallel. The Company leverages technology to create value for users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on proprietary range extension systems, innovative electric vehicle technologies, and smart vehicle solutions. The Company started volume production in November 2019. Its current model lineup includes a high-tech flagship family MPV, four Li L series extended-range electric SUVs, and one Li i series battery electric SUV. The Company will continue to expand its product lineup to target a broader user base. For more information, please visit: Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute 'forward-looking' statements pursuant to the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as 'will,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'aims,' 'future,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'targets,' 'likely to,' 'challenges,' and similar statements. Li Auto may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the 'HKEX'), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Li Auto's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Li Auto's strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; Li Auto's limited operating history; risks associated with extended-range electric vehicles and high-power charging battery electric vehicles; Li Auto's ability to develop, manufacture, and deliver vehicles of high quality and appeal to customers; Li Auto's ability to generate positive cash flow and profits; product defects or any other failure of vehicles to perform as expected; Li Auto's ability to compete successfully; Li Auto's ability to build its brand and withstand negative publicity; cancellation of orders for Li Auto's vehicles; Li Auto's ability to develop new vehicles; and changes in consumer demand and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Li Auto's filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Li Auto does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Li Auto RelationsEmail: ir@ Christensen AdvisoryRoger HuTel: +86-10-5900-1548Email: Li@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
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4 days ago
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Nio Opens Orders for Onvo L90; $27K Price Undercuts EV Rivals
Nio (NIO, Financials) opened pre-orders in China for its latest electric SUV the Onvo L90 a three-row, tech-loaded family EV starting at just $27,000; deliveries begin Aug. 1. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with NIO. The Onvo L90, unveiled Thursday, starts at RMB 193,900 ($27,000) under Nio's battery-rental model; customers who prefer to buy the battery can expect to pay RMB 279,900 ($39,000). The SUV features six- and seven-seat layouts, a floating 17.2-inch infotainment screen, rear-seat entertainment, three-zone climate control and yes, a built-in refrigerator. The vehicle is powered by an 85-kWh pack, offering a CLTC-rated range of 605 km (367 miles); it runs on Nio's next-gen 900V platform for improved efficiency just 14.5 kWh per 100 km. Buyers can choose between rear- and all-wheel drive; the AWD version hits 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds, with up to 590 horsepower. Nio is offering early buyers a sweetener; customers placing a RMB 2,000 deposit get RMB 10,000 in combined credits split between vehicle cost and optional upgrades. The L90 will compete directly with Li Auto's higher-priced L9, which starts at over $57,000. Nio says the L90 is the lightest full-size three-row SUV in its class; it weighs under 5,000 pounds, lighter than Lucid Gravity's nearly 6,000-pound curb weight. The L90 is Onvo's second EV; it follows the smaller L60, launched last year. Quick Take See insider trades. Check Peter Lynch chart. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
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5 days ago
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Hong Kong stocks snap 5-day gain as investors await latest China-US trade talks
The run-up that drove Hong Kong stocks to the highest level in three and a half years took a pause on Friday before a new bout of trade talks between China and the US over the weekend. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.6 per cent to 25,509.55 as of 10.12am local time, halting a five-day gain. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 1.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index slid 0.4 per cent, and the Shanghai Composite Index retreated 0.2 per cent. Li Auto slid 3.1 per cent to HK$115.10, and peer BYD lost 1.9 per cent to HK$129.40. Alibaba Group Holding shed 1.5 per cent to HK$118.50, while Tencent Holdings sank 0.6 per cent to HK$553.60. Investors need more conviction from the third round of China-US tariff talks to sustain the momentum that carried the Hang Seng Index to an almost 30 per cent gain this year. It is widely expected that the two nations will extend a 90-day tentative deal reached in April. The Hang Seng Index rose by nearly 3 per cent this week as fears faded that the US tariff approach would derail global growth and stoke inflation. The US struck a deal with Japan, imposing a lower-than-expected 15 per cent rate, and is reportedly close to reaching an agreement with the European Union that would not trigger retaliation from the bloc. Biotech firm Nanjing Leads Biolabs surged 120 per cent from its offer price to HK$77 on its first day of trading in Hong Kong.
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6 days ago
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Will the ONVO L90's Fast Market Entry Boost NIO's Competitive Edge?
NIO Inc.'s NIO sub-brand ONVO, which focuses on the family vehicle segment, started offering test drives for its upcoming L90 flagship electric SUV in China on Wednesday. Nearly 600 L90 units became available for test drives at more than 400 Onvo showrooms across 140 has officially announced that the L90 will launch on July 31. This is the first time the company has disclosed a specific date. Pre-sales for the large all-electric SUV began on July 10, 2025, and the deliveries would start on Aug. 1, L90 is set to be one of the fastest-to-market models in NIO's lineup. The pre-sale price of L90 starts at RMB 279,900 with an 85-kWh battery. Under the Battery-as-a-Service rental option, the starting price is reduced to RMB 193,900. It is expected that the price may drop further upon official launch, a common practice in China's EV positioned as a value offering, the L90 comes equipped with high-end features such as 900V fast charging, an AR head-up display, adjustable air suspension, a built-in smart refrigerator and Level 2+ driver assistance systems powered by Nvidia's Orin-X chip. To keep costs down without compromising on quality, NIO leveraged existing platforms and powertrains in the L90's design. NIO carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Recent Launches by NIO's Competitors Li Auto Inc. LI will unveil its electric SUV, the Li i8, on July 29. Li Auto started pre-sales for the model on July 17 with a starting price estimated between RMB 350,000 and RMB 400,000. With support for 5C fast charging, the vehicle significantly reduces downtime at charging stations. Although slightly more compact than NIO's ONVO L90, the i8 surpasses it in both battery capacity and Inc. XPEV officially launched the G7 earlier this month, its first all-new model of the year, at a competitive starting price of RMB 195,800. This represents a reduction from the initial pre-sale price of RMB 235,800 announced on June 11. XPeng G7 is offered in three configurations. The G7 is the first model to feature XPeng's proprietary Turing AI smart driving chip, which delivers up to 2,250 TOPS of computing power, the highest among electric vehicles currently on the market for intelligent driving systems. NIO's Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates NIO has outperformed the Zacks Automotive-Domestic industry year to date. NIO shares have gained 14.9% against the industry's decline of 7.2%. YTD Price Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation perspective, NIO appears overvalued. Going by its price/sales ratio, the company is trading at a forward sales multiple of 0.66, higher than its industry's 0.45. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research EPS Estimates Revision The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 EPS has moved up 16 cents in the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 EPS has moved down a penny in the past 30 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NIO Inc. (NIO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR (LI) : Free Stock Analysis Report XPeng Inc. Sponsored ADR (XPEV) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
