On November 10, Li Auto reported that it had started to deliver the premium six-seater SUV Li L8. The Li L8 deliveries have begun a few days earlier than scheduled, as per CnEVPost.
Li ONE’s successor or Li L9’s scaled-down version
The Chinese electric vehicle startup’s first production model, the Li ONE, will be succeeded by Li L8, which takes after the classic SUV’s layout and interior space. Remarkably, it provides families with a six-seater luxury and comfortable alternative.
In a post on WeChat, the automaker proudly reported the progress. It is worth noting that the Li L8 is basically a scaled-down version of its flagship SUV, the Li L9. Nonetheless, the automaker persists in marketing the SUV as the Li ONE’s successor.
This approach avoids the use of the word “discontinued,” which has drawn criticism from current owners.
Li L8’s progress
In fact, Li Auto stated in its report that the number of orders is steadily rising. However, it did not specify the precise number of orders or delivery made yesterday.
Since its debut, the Li L8 has gotten overwhelmingly favorable customer reviews and appreciation.
On November 5, the Li L8 was made available for test drives at the first 116 Li Auto retail stores. On November 15, the company anticipates the other retail stores to start giving test drives.
Pricing and deliveries
The automaker disclosed then that the starting price of the SUV is RMB 359,800 ($49,700). The Pro and Max variants of the Li L8 start at RMB 359,800 and RMB 399,800, correspondingly. As for the deliveries, the automaker stated that they would start by late November.
In retrospect, Li Auto held an event on September 30 to formally introduce the Li L8.
Plans
The Chinese automaker also announced at the event that the Li L7 is also set to accept pre-orders. It is reported to officially launch at the Guangzhou auto show in November.
In December, the Li L7 will start visiting Li Auto outlets all around China. In February 2023, it will also start permitting customers to lock in their orders and prompt deliveries.
Furthermore, the Guangzhou auto show’s organizing committee has disclosed that the event has been postponed because of the COVID-19 issue in Guangzhou. The dates of November 18 through November 27 were set aside for it. Records from local health officials reveal that on November 9, there were 2,507 asymptomatic cases and 500 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Guangdong.
