So, Li Auto just rolled its 80,000th i6 off the assembly line. That might sound like just another factory number, but for Li Auto, it’s a pretty significant beat, especially considering the recent struggles with supply chains and their big push to shift from EREVs to pure Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). This milestone signals that maybe, just maybe, they’re starting to get a handle on production.
Li Xinyang, the head honcho for the i6 product line, dropped the news on Weibo. He’s claiming that delivery times for most outstanding orders are going to get shorter as production ramps up. Honestly, if they can pull this off consistently, it’s a huge win. The i6 is their second all-electric SUV and it’s absolutely critical for this whole BEV pivot. It’s no secret Li Auto built its reputation on those clever range-extended models, but the future, as they see it, is pure electric.
Li i6: The Family EV Gamble
Launched back on September 26, 2025, the i6 kicks off at 249,800 yuan (that’s about $36,300). Li Auto is clearly aiming this squarely at families, hitting that sweet spot of decent range and fast charging. In February, they moved 16,007 units. That’s a slight dip from January’s 16,883, but keep in mind, February had the Chinese New Year holiday, which always messes with numbers. Overall, Li Auto managed to deliver 26,421 vehicles in February, which actually broke an eight-month streak of year-on-year declines. It’s a small victory, but a victory nonetheless.
This acceleration is particularly welcome because just a few months ago, back on January 29th, Li Auto was actually delaying i6 orders. The culprit? Battery supply shortages. They were even trying to nudge customers towards different battery suppliers to speed things up. It really highlighted how delicate the supply chain still is, even for established players.
The BEV Transition Challenge
Last year, Li Auto delivered a solid 406,343 vehicles. But the first few months of 2026 have shown that their pure electric models haven’t quite replaced the market pull of their EREVs yet. It’s a tough transition, and buyers are still getting used to the idea. Management has set an ambitious target: a 20% year-on-year increase in deliveries for 2026, aiming for around 490,000 vehicles. That’s a big leap, and the i6’s success is going to be a massive part of hitting that number.
Adding to their EV offensive, Li Auto is also prepping the Li i9, their flagship electric SUV, for the second half of this year. It’ll be interesting to see how that plays out against the competition, especially as brands like NIO and XPeng continue to refine their own BEV offerings. We’ve seen some impressive tech from Li Auto, though their smart driving guru recently jumped ship, which is something to keep an eye on. We’ll have to see if that impacts their autonomous driving development.
For buyers considering the i6 right now, it seems like the immediate supply issues are easing. The car itself is positioned well for families wanting an EV without the range anxiety that still plagues some pure electrics. It’s a smart move, but the real test will be seeing if they can sustain this production momentum and if the i6 can truly carve out a significant market share against both domestic rivals and the ever-present legacy automakers.
Quick Specs: Li Auto i6
| Price (Yuan) | Deliveries (Feb 2026) | Deliveries (Jan 2026) |
| 249,800+ | 16,007 | 16,883 |
($1 = 6.8814 yuan)
