Li i8 debuts! 5C supercharging + 800V platform, can the six-seat pure electric SUV shake up the Model X?

first.Li auto's first pure electric SUV is finally announced!

After years of ploughing into the supercharged track, Ideal Motors has officially announced its entry into the pure-electricity market! The first pure-electric SUV, Ideal i8 (Pictures), will be released in July 2025, positioned as a six-seat medium-large SUV, with an estimated price of 350,000-400,000 RMB, directly targeting high-end models such as Tesla Model X and NIO ES8, etc. This vehicle is not only a complementary product for Ideal, but also an opportunity for Li Auto to expand its product lineup. This car is not only a key step for Ideal to complete its product matrix, but also a ‘killer app’ for its annual sales of 700,000 units.
Second, design highlights: family genes + innovative breakthroughs
Front design: fusion of MEGA's pioneering style, star-ring lights running underneath the front windscreen, hidden headlamps + vertical LIDAR module, a sense of technology and muscularity at the same time.

Body lines: short bonnet + slippery back shape, D-pillar with large angle tilt, with hidden door handles and semi-closed wheels, wind resistance coefficient is as low as 0.23Cd, smoother than Model X.

Tail language: penetrating tail lamps echo the front face, two-colour body + spoiler design, taking into account the visual width and aerodynamics.

Third, technical hard core: 5C super charging + range anxiety terminator

Power performance: dual-motor four-wheel drive system with a maximum power of 400kW (about 544hp), zero hundred acceleration is expected to be within 4 seconds, comparable to the Model X Plaid version.
Range and charging: 102.7kWh Kirin battery + 800V high-voltage platform, CLTC range of over 700km, support for 5C supercharging technology, 12-minute replenishment of 500km, 30% faster than Xiaopeng G9.
Energy consumption control: self-developed silicon carbide module + intelligent thermal management system, 100km power consumption as low as 15kWh, the best in its class.

Intelligent Cockpit: Full Scene Experience for Family Users

Space layout: six-seat design, independent seats with heating/ventilation/massage in the second row, three rows can be electrically put down, and the trunk volume is extended to 2100L, which is better than the five-seat Azera ES7.

Interaction upgrade: dual 15.7-inch OLED screens + HUD head-up display, support for 5G Telematics and gesture control, rear entertainment screen supports Switch direct connection.
Intelligent driving system: standard LIDAR + side view camera, urban NOA, automatic parking full scene coverage, algorithm iteration speed ahead of competitors.

Fifth, market positioning: family users + technology elite precision sniping
User profile: more than 90% of married families with children, annual family income of 500,000+, IT/financial practitioners, focus on space comfort and intelligent experience.
Policy Benefits: With a range of over 200km, the i8 can enjoy purchase tax exemption, which is perfectly in line with the policy, and the purchase cost is 20% lower than that of a fuel car.
Competitor Comparison: Compared with Model X (starting from 750,000), i8 price is only half, but space and configuration are better; compared with Azera ES8, i8 charging efficiency is 50% higher, more suitable for long-distance.

Sixth, price prediction and listing rhythm
Price range: $50,000 (for the basic version) to $64,280 (for the top version), slightly higher than the L8 extended-range version, but with fully upgraded configurations.
Listing plan: debut in July, test drive in August, official delivery in September, the first batch of users can enjoy lifetime free charging rights.
Sales Expectation: Ideal internal target of monthly sales exceeding 10,000 units, sprinting to 100,000 units in 2025, and seizing 15% of the market share of high-end pure electric SUVs.

The five issues that users are most concerned about
Convenience of charging: Li AUTO super charging stations have exceeded 1,700, covering 90% of highway service areas and 80% of urban core business districts.
Battery safety: KyLin battery has passed the needle puncture, extrusion and high temperature test, and supports lifetime monitoring of battery health.
Value retention rate: Officially launched 3-year 70% value retention buyback, 10 percentage points higher than Azera and Xiaopeng.
After-sales service: 233 shops nationwide provide free door-to-door maintenance, and the first owner has a lifetime warranty.
Intelligent iteration: supports OTA remote upgrade, and the Smart Drive system pushes new features every quarter.

Conclusion: Is the ‘all-round king’ of pure electric SUV coming?
The birth of Li i8 is not only a display of technical strength, but also a deep insight into the needs of family travel. From 5C super charging to six-seat space, from intelligent cabin to high-class intelligent driving, every configuration hits the user's pain point. Facing the siege of Tesla and NIO, can i8 become a new benchmark of 350,000-grade pure electric SUV?