The Li Auto i6 will enter Europe in the first quarter of 2027, with its launch delayed.
On October 12, 2026, Li Auto unveiled the European version of its electric SUV i6 at a show in Paris. The vehicle will be called Li 6 in our region, with sales and deliveries starting in Norway and the Netherlands in the first quarter of 2027.
The Chinese manufacturer originally planned to launch it in the fourth quarter of 2026. Thus, the debut was delayed by at least a few months, and the timeline for entering other European countries remains unknown.
First Norway and the Netherlands, then the rest of Europe
The Paris debut provided Li Auto’s first specific list of markets in Europe. The company will start with Norway and the Netherlands before gradually expanding sales. However, it did not disclose prices, a complete European specification, or any information regarding a potential entry into Poland.
According to Li Auto’s founder and president, Li Xiang, the i6 is well-suited for European conditions due to the narrow streets in historic cities, limited parking spaces, and frequent travel between countries. The manufacturer believes that the car’s dimensions, spacious interior, and digital features will prove useful in such settings. However, without European technical specifications, it’s difficult to assess how significantly the Li 6 will differ from the model sold in China.
The Li i6 is the brand’s first battery-electric vehicle designed for global markets. Li Auto claims it has delivered over 190,000 units within a year of its Chinese launch. The company also operates a research and development center in Munich since January 2025, which can help tailor vehicles to European regulations and customer expectations.
The European lineup won’t stop at electric vehicles
Li Auto plans to bring EREV models to Europe as well, which are electric vehicles equipped with a combustion engine that acts as a power generator. The manufacturer has not yet revealed the specific models or their launch dates, only announcing significant hardware and software changes tailored for local markets. So far, the company has assumed it would focus on electric vehicles in Europe, directing range extender cars primarily to the Middle East and Central Asia.
In China, the refreshed i6 will debut on October 28, 2026. It will feature a 5C battery developed by Li Auto and its own Mach M100 system for driving assistance functions. Deliveries are set to begin in early November.
The manufacturer also claims that the model is designed to achieve five-star ratings from Euro NCAP. However, the vehicle does not yet have such an assessment; formal testing is scheduled to take place only after its European debut.
The expansion will come at a time of weaker performance in China. In September, Li Auto delivered 31,817 vehicles, 6.29% less than the previous year and 15.56% less than August. From January to September, the total was 293,436 vehicles, representing a 1.25% year-on-year decline. Europe is therefore set to provide the brand with a new direction for growth, but so far we only know of two markets and a delayed launch date.
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