Chinese automaker Li Auto has just officially disclosed the launch date of its maiden battery-powered vehicle during the first day of the Chengdu Auto Show. According to the announcement today, Li Mega will arrive in the domestic market as early as December 2023.
Meanwhile, the model’s launch in stores will begin in January 2024. Customer deliveries will begin in February.
Li Mega details
Li Auto claims that the all-electric Li Mega will advance as the top-selling car in the world’s largest auto market. It will have a base price of 500,000+ yuan ($68,630) for all energy types and body styles.
The new Li Mega will undergo production at Li Auto’s factory in Beijing. The automaker also announced that it has already begun the model’s trial production at its headquarters in China’s capital.
It is also worth noting that the company has already finished the development of its Beijing factory. It will finally become operational by early 2024, Li Auto said.
For context, Li Auto’s initial offerings were only EREV models, including the five-seater Li L7, six-seater Li L8 and Li L9.
See Also:
- Li Auto files to build 3 existing EREVs at new Beijing factory amid capacity shortage
- Li Auto’s 800 V high-voltage superchargers were spotted in China
- Li Auto to start beta testing AD Max assisted driving system, aims to be top AI firm
- Li Auto starts delivering Li L8 vehicles
- Chinese EV stocks declined after Li Auto and Xpeng reported sharp fall in August deliveries; Nio acquired growth
Li Auto also plans to expand its Supercharging network to support its growing NEV lineup. It aims to deploy a total of 300 Supercharging stations by the end of 2023.
