2026 Li Auto L9 Livis: 6-Seat REV Flagship With 800V Active Suspension, 1,650 km Range

The all-new Li Auto L9 is the brand's six-seat range-extender flagship, and it sits a clear step above the new five-seat L8. Launched in China in May 2026, this second-generation L9 brings a much bigger battery, in-house computing and genuinely cutting-edge chassis tech — especially in the top Livis trim. The L9 offers up to 420 km of electric-only range (CLTC) and a colossal 1,650 km combined, with a dual-motor system making 420 kW (563 hp) for a 4.9-second 0–100 km/h. The Livis adds what Li Auto calls a world-first 800V fully-active suspension, electro-mechanical braking for a full by-wire chassis, and dual Mach M100 chips for 2,560 TOPS of AI compute. Priced at ¥509,800 (about $76,100) — a ¥50,000 cut from its February pre-sale price — it's a true tech tour de force.

Performance & Specs

The L9 is a range-extender (REV): a Li Auto in-house third-generation 1.5-litre turbo engine acts as a generator (roughly 115 kW / 154 hp), while electric motors drive all four wheels. The combined system makes 420 kW (563 hp) and 710 Nm, good for a 0–100 km/h of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of around 200 km/h — brisk for a near-2.8-tonne, six-seat luxury SUV. The real efficiency story is the range: a big 72.7 kWh battery delivers up to 420 km of electric range (CLTC; about 350 km on the WLTC cycle quoted in export markets), and the generator extends total range to roughly 1,650 km CLTC, with fuel use of about 6.3 L/100 km (WLTC) once the battery is depleted. The flagship Livis trim layers on a remarkable chassis — more on that below.

Powertrain	Range-extender (REV), AWD
Power	420 kW (563 hp)
Torque	710 Nm
0–100 km/h	4.9 s
Battery	72.7 kWh (5C)
Range	420 km EV / 1,650 km

POWERTRAIN TYPE	Range-extender (REV/EREV), AWD
RANGE EXTENDER	1.5L turbo, ~115 kW (~154 hp) generator
SYSTEM POWER	420 kW (563 hp), 710 Nm
ACCELERATION	0–100 km/h 4.9 s
TOP SPEED	200 km/h
BATTERY	72.7 kWh (5C)
ELECTRIC RANGE	420 km CLTC (about 350 km WLTC)
COMBINED RANGE	1,650 km CLTC (about 1,370 km WLTC)
FUEL USE	6.3 L/100 km (WLTC, depleted)

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	5,255 mm
Width	2,000 mm
Height	1,810 mm
Wheelbase	3,125 mm
Seating	6 (2+2+2)

This is a big, imposing luxury SUV. At 5,255 mm long on a 3,125 mm wheelbase, the L9 is larger in every dimension than before, and its six-seat 2+2+2 layout is designed so all three rows can carry adults in comfort — not just a token third row. The second-row captain's chairs get quilted leather, powered adjustment and leg rests, while the cabin is awash with cream leather and a high, lounge-like centre console with its own rear climate panel. The Livis rides on large 22-inch wheels, and curb weight is around 2,755–2,835 kg. As a family flagship, space and comfort are the whole point.

LENGTH	5,255 mm
WIDTH	2,000 mm
HEIGHT	1,810 mm
WHEELBASE	3,125 mm
CURB WEIGHT	2,755–2,835 kg
WHEELS	22-inch (Livis)
SEATING	6 (2+2+2)

Charging & Battery

The L9's 72.7 kWh ternary (NMC) battery, supplied by CATL, is a big step up from the previous-generation L9's pack — and it now supports 5C supercharging, adding 10–80% in around 10 minutes at a peak of up to ~420 kW on a compatible charger. That lifts electric range to 420 km, enough for most daily driving on electricity alone. And because it's a range-extender, longer journeys are effortless: the 1.5-litre engine runs as a generator, and a quick splash of fuel into the tank takes total range to about 1,650 km. It's the best of both worlds — EV running for the commute, no charging stops on a road trip.

BATTERY	72.7 kWh ternary (NMC, CATL)
ELECTRIC RANGE	420 km CLTC
FAST CHARGING	5C, 10-80% in ~10 min (peak ~420 kW)
RANGE EXTENDER	1.5L turbo generator + fuel tank

Design & Interior

The new L9 grows up visually, with a cleaner, more upright luxury-SUV silhouette, flush door handles, a full-width front light bar and a connected rear light strip, available in elegant two-tone finishes. Inside is where Li Auto excels: the cabin is trimmed in soft cream leather with a high, flowing centre console, ambient lighting and that lounge-like feel the brand is famous for. The six-seat layout gives middle-row passengers business-class captain's chairs with massage, ventilation and leg rests, while the Livis adds four powered doors and "Pods" headrest speakers built into the seats. A smart refrigerator sits between the front seats, and a 21-inch 4K rear screen entertains second-row passengers. It feels every bit the ¥500,000 flagship.

Technology & Features

The dashboard is dominated by a 29-inch 6K panoramic display, backed by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 cockpit chip and an available 9.3.6 surround-sound system rated up to 5,440W. The big story is driver assistance: the Livis uses two in-house Mach M100 chips for 2,560 TOPS of compute (the Ultra has one chip, 1,280 TOPS), fed by four LiDAR units and a full camera suite for Li Auto's VLA-based navigation-assisted driving across highway, urban, parking and summon scenarios — with the software included free for life. It's one of the most advanced tech packages in any production SUV.

Safety & ADAS

The L9 Livis carries a formidable sensor and compute suite: four LiDAR units (one long-range forward plus three solid-state side units for 360-degree coverage), multiple cameras and dual Mach M100 chips delivering 2,560 TOPS for VLA navigation-assisted driving. The Livis also gains electro-mechanical braking (EMB) for faster, more precise stops, working alongside the rear-wheel steering and 800V active suspension to keep this big SUV stable and composed.

ADAS LEVEL	L2+ (VLA, up to 2,560 TOPS)
ADAS FEATURES	Highway & urban NOA, parking, summon, 4 LiDAR, EMB braking

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	TORQUE	0-100	TOP SPEED	DRIVETRAIN	BATTERY	EV RANGE	COMBINED RANGE	PRICE	KEY DIFFERENCES
L9 Ultra	563 hp	710 Nm	4.9 s	200 km/h	AWD	72.7 kWh	420 km	1,650 km	~$68,600 (¥459,800)	Base flagship trim: air suspension, single M100 chip (1,280 TOPS)
L9 Livis	563 hp	710 Nm	4.9 s	200 km/h	AWD	72.7 kWh	420 km	1,650 km	~$76,100 (¥509,800)	800V active suspension, EMB, dual M100 chips (2,560 TOPS), powered doors, Pods speakers

Pricing & Availability

The all-new Li Auto L9 launched in China on May 15, 2026, in two trims: Ultra at ¥459,800 (about $68,600) and the flagship Livis at ¥509,800 (about $76,100). Notably, Li Auto cut the Livis price by ¥50,000 from its ¥559,800 (about $83,600) pre-sale figure at launch — a clear sign of how competitive China's premium-SUV market has become. Deliveries began on May 17, and Li Auto says about 90% of early orders were for the Livis. Launch incentives such as the ¥20,000 cash reduction on orders placed by June 30 have ended; the guide prices are unchanged.

The L9 has since gone international: it is on sale in Kazakhstan (July 2026), launched in Uzbekistan on July 30 and launched in the UAE on September 3, 2026, where the Livis costs AED 359,900 (about $98,000), roughly 29% above its China price. A European or North American launch of the L9 has not been announced.

How It Compares

The L9 plays in China's fiercely contested premium six-seat SUV class. The Huawei-backed AITO M9 (from about $71,600) is the rival it most directly targets, the ZEEKR 9X is far more powerful in tri-motor form (up to 1,381 hp), and the pure-electric NIO ES9 (697 hp, from about $74,300 with battery) offers up to 620 km of CLTC range but no engine for road trips. At about $76,100 the Livis costs more than the entry version of each of the other three (their top trims run higher) and isn't the quickest here, but it counters with Li Auto's class-leading family comfort, the longest combined range, and the Livis trim's 800V active suspension and full by-wire chassis. For buyers who prioritise serene comfort, space and bleeding-edge tech over outright pace, it's a compelling flagship.