Li Auto представляє європейський SUV i6 на автосалоні в Парижі у 2026 році

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George East

12 October 2026 · 2 min read

Li Auto has made its European premiere at the 2026 Paris Motor Show with its all-electric Li 6 SUV.

The Li Auto i6 was the best selling car in China during the first months of 2026 and is set to be the marque’s first European entrant. Details are scant surrounding the Li 6, as it will be known here, but we do know that the vehicle will ride on 800V architecture capable and can manage 310 miles on a single charge.

In China, the Li Auto i6 comes with an 87kWh battery, but technical information surrounding Euro-spec versions is yet to be confirmed along with the drivetrain. Chinese Domestic Market (CDM) cars come in either a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive (RWD), or a twin-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.

Given that China’s latest newcomer to Europe has set up a research and development centre in Munich, Germany, it is likely that there will be differences between cars destined for the European market, which could focus on chassis adjustments or user interface.

Moreover, this is a sign that Li Auto is ready to accommodate Western consumer tastes into its products. Other Chinese manufacturers to have adopted similar strategies include BYD, Zeekr, and Xpeng.

Following its debut in the French capital, Li Auto has announced that – like Xpeng and Zeekr in 2020 and 2023 respectively – the Netherlands and Norway will be its first European markets. While unconfirmed, a UK arrival is likely at some point next year given it is not required by the European Union to impose extra mandatory tariffs on Chinese vehicles.

When it goes on sale, the Li 6 is expected to compete against the best-selling Tesla Model Y and several newer C-segment SUVs including the new BMW ix3 and the Volvo EX60; both of which offer more than 500 miles of range.

Headquartered in Beijing, Li Auto began building cars in 2020. The brand is centred on the philosophy of the car being an extension of the home and operates around a “less but better” approach intended to focus solely on the essential functions a family car requires.

While Li Auto plans to only sell the Li 6 to Europe for now, all-electric CDM models include the six-seat Li 8 SUV and the Li Mega people carrier.