On February 25, 2025, Lixiang Auto officially launched its first all - electric SUV, the Lixiang Auto i8. As the first model of Lixiang Auto's new i - series, the Li Auto i8 is positioned as a high - end all - electric SUV! It seems that Li Auto can no longer hold back its intention to shift from extended - range electric vehicles to all - electric ones! Judging from the currently released front - face and rear - end pictures of the new vehicle, the overall shape of the Li Auto i8 somewhat resembles that of the MEGA.
According to the official pictures, the exterior design of the Lixiang i8 continues the style of Li Auto's all - electric family while incorporating innovative elements. Its front face adopts a split - headlight and closed - grille design similar to that of the Li Auto MEGA, with the halo - shaped lights placed behind the front engine cover. The overall shape is much like a "mini MEGA".
At the rear, the vehicle features a through - type taillight design similar to that of the Lixiang L - series, enhancing the horizontal visual extension. There are no other major changes. With the family - style design language, it will have a fairly high recognition when driving on the road.
It is reported that the Lixiang i8 will be equipped with electric four - wheel drive and 5C charging technology, and will also be equipped with an 800V high - voltage platform. In terms of intelligent driving, the new vehicle is equipped with a lidar and side - view cameras, and is expected to have high - level intelligent driving functions. Other aspects such as the interior have not been exposed yet, and we may have to wait a bit longer.
Finally, it is known that the Lixiang i8 will participate in the Shanghai Auto Show in China in April. More information should be released then. Regarding the price, it is personally estimated that the starting price will be around $50,000.