Li Auto will show the new Mega on September 2. It features four lidars and a cabin like a lounge, but sales have declined.
Li Auto has announced the launch of the refreshed Mega for September 2 at 7:30 PM Beijing time. It is the brand’s flagship electric MPV, set to receive a new cabin and more powerful hardware for its driver assistance systems due to significantly weakened demand.
President Li Xiang described the vehicle as a “new generation of mobile home.” For buyers, however, other factors matter more: from January to July 2026, only 3,179 Li Megas were sold, representing a 63.1% year-on-year decline.
What Will Change on the Li Mega
Li Auto is sticking with its current styling direction for the vehicle’s exterior. Li Xiang strongly defends this design, claiming that the Mega showcases “original Chinese design” rather than another copy of Western classics. He argues that its streamlined silhouette offers three practical advantages: reduced air resistance, improved range, and a quieter interior.
A bigger change is coming inside. The company’s CEO promises a cabin different from those in other Li Auto models. In “living room” mode, there will be main lighting covering the entire back of the interior, allowing rear passengers to more comfortably watch multimedia or simply converse face to face. It sounds homey. That’s indeed the intention.
A June submission to China’s MIIT revealed a bit more. The Home version is set to feature new, partially recessed handles and three additional solid-state lidars positioned on the sides and at the back. The total number of lidars will rise from 1 to 4. This is no longer just cosmetic; it’s a clear signal that Li Auto wants to lead in ADAS through hardware rather than just marketing.
An integrated screen spanning the full width of the cockpit will also appear inside, with the cabin layout drawing inspiration from the new Li L9.
Dimensions, Powertrain, and a Problem the Cabin Can’t Solve on Its Own
The Mega will remain a large vehicle. It measures 5,355 mm in length, 1,965 mm in width, and 1,850 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,300 mm. It has only grown slightly, by 5 mm in length.
The seating arrangement stays the same: 7 seats in a 2/2/3 configuration. The third row can be folded down and tilted forward by 85 degrees, increasing the trunk space from 680 mm to 1,066 mm.
We also know the powertrain. It’s a two-motor AWD system with 155 kW of power at the front and 258 kW at the rear. The top speed is 200 km/h. The battery will be a CATL NCM lithium-ion battery, but its capacity, range, and charging parameters have not been disclosed yet. It’s a shame because for an electric MPV, these figures are more interesting than any slogan about being a mobile home.
The biggest problem, however, is simple: sales. In July 2026 alone, the Li Mega saw 336 registrations/deliveries, which is 88.1% less than the previous year, accounting for only 1.1% of Li Auto’s monthly deliveries. The record was set in September 2025 when 3,277 cars were sold, but just a month later, one vehicle caught fire, triggering a recall that covered 11,411 units.
Since November 2025, Mega’s monthly sales have not exceeded 1,000 units. A new interior and four lidars may help, but this refresh will be a test not so much of the design as much as whether customers still want such an electric van at all.
Li Auto is also planning to expand overseas, having previously mentioned entering Europe with the i6 model in the second half of 2026, while Mega is set to reach right-hand drive markets before the end of the year. So, continental Europe will have to wait a bit longer.
The cabin might be more of a “lounge,” but with only 336 units per month, it’s no longer about atmosphere—it’s about a solid reason to return to the lounge. Will four lidars and a new interior be enough to turn things around for Mega?
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