Li Auto Li L9 History
History
Unveiled online on March 8, 2022 and officially launched on June 21, 2022, the L9 was Li Auto's first purpose-built successor to the Li ONE and immediately took the position of the brand's premium flagship. It sits on a larger platform than the Li ONE, offering three rows and six seats in a full-size body.
The L9 uses the same EREV architecture as the rest of the L-series: a 1.5-litre range extender charges a lithium iron phosphate battery driving dual motors for a total of 330 kW (443 hp) and all-wheel drive. Claimed total range in EREV mode exceeds 1,400 km. The cabin targets family buyers with a dual-screen rear entertainment system, a refrigerator, and a five-seat fold-flat configuration.
The L9 was refreshed alongside the rest of the L-series in May 2025 with updated powertrain tuning and revised interior screens, retaining the same EREV underpinnings. It remains in production as of 2026.
Generations
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First generation · L9 (2022–2025)
Photo: “Li Auto L9 2022102501.jpg” by Evnerd / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
Launch L9 — CATL LFP 52.3 kWh battery, 1.5L range extender, 330 kW dual-motor AWD, ~1,400 km total range.
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2022 Photo: “Li Auto L9 2022102501.jpg” by Evnerd / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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2023 Photo: “Lixiang L9 Sanming 01 2023-01-21.jpg” by JamesYoung8167 / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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2024 Photo: “Moscow, LiXiang L9, April 2025 01.jpg” by Retired electrician / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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Refreshed · L9 (2025–present)
Mid-cycle update launched May 2025: revised power delivery and updated infotainment; core EREV architecture unchanged.
Body styles
- 5-door SUV
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