The second-generation Li L8 was unveiled on 12 June 2026 and launched in China on 23 June 2026.
Lead trim: 1.5 L turbo range extender, 72.7 kWh
Li Auto L8 second generation2026–present
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FactThe second-generation Li L8 was unveiled on 12 June 2026 and launched in China on 23 June 2026.
The second-generation Li L8 is a range-extended SUV built in Changzhou, unveiled on June 12, 2026 and launched in China on 23 June 2026, with deliveries from the third quarter of 2026. It is related to the second-generation L9 and uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged range extender with a 72.7 kWh NMC battery. With this generation the L8 moved from six seats to five.
Collectors Spotted in the Li Auto L8 Lineage
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L turbo range extender, 72.7 kWh | 2026–present | 1.5 L Inline-4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
The second-generation Li L8 was unveiled on 12 June 2026 and launched in China on 23 June 2026.
The Li L8 builds a touchscreen into the steering wheel itself, sharing that setup and its head-up display with the bigger L9.
Rivals
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