Li Auto announces plans to release four all-electric vehicle models by the end of this year. The Li Mega, a unique entity among them all, has finally been launched. The development of the three opposing SUV models has been postponed to next year. Captured for the first time in a single image are three massive galaxies, believed to be designated M7, M8, and M9. Although the spy shots are taken from the rear, they still provide glimpses into the differences between the three models.
Three vehicles are seen departing from a facility and entering the highway in these surveillance images. Turpan in Xinjiang’s rugged landscape seems to mirror the swift expertise claimed. It’s likely that the vehicles were present for warm-weather testing.
Whether the vehicles are indeed listed in precise measurement order remains unclear. Regardless, the M7’s rear design seems smaller than expected. Meanwhile, the lead automobile resembles a car featured in an official photo taken by Ben Baum, senior design director at Li Auto, last month. This, at the time, was widely thought to be the M8 prototype. Despite the spy shots, it remains uncertain which of the two vehicles – the central one or the leading model – is actually larger. It was commonly assumed that the first car considered to be the M8 would ultimately become the M9.
If the mannequin lineup indeed follows this trajectory, it is logical to assume that as the numbers increase, the vehicle will increasingly resemble its larger counterpart, the Mega. The M7 stands out as noticeably diminutive compared to its counterparts, with a sharply angled roofline that descends precipitously towards the back, resulting in a significantly reduced rear windshield. The Li Auto L series of extended-range electric vehicles (EVs) exhibits a uniform design aesthetic across its four models, with minute differences in proportions. The data suggests that the M collection exhibits a noticeable disparity from typical patterns, with an unusual degree of deviation apparent in this instance. Newly released spy shots suggest the taillights undergo a significant design overhaul, potentially masked by camouflage. One thing we can be absolutely certain of is that the rear silhouettes differ dramatically.
The Li Mego, a sleek and aerodynamic MPV, boasts an astonishingly low drag coefficient of just 0.215. Are modern SUVs equally as treacherous on roads?
The official justification for the delay in the launch of the three SUVs is that Li Auto intentionally postponed their release until the supercharging network was fully established, thereby enabling customers to enjoy an enhanced charging experience. As with the Li One, the three upcoming SUVs are reportedly equipped with advanced 5C rapid-charging capabilities. The Li Mega battery within this car’s design enables it to recharge its electric motor by as much as 10 to 80 percent in just 10 minutes and 36 seconds when using a 5C charger.
Currently, Li Auto boasts more than 700 supercharging stations, which collectively house over 3,260 precise charging points. The company has ambitious plans to construct over 2,000 stations by the end of the year, a remarkable feat that will revolutionize transportation infrastructure across the region.
Another factor contributing to the delay, according to Li, was the fact that retailers typically require a diverse range of fashion styles to stock their stores. It seems an unusual purpose to merge the L collection with the existing Mega one, assuming both already exist. Given the seemingly underwhelming performance of the Mega console, which has struggled to meet expectations with its poor gross sales so far?
Sources: Quick Expertise, Autohome,
