Li Auto i8 (理想i8) vs Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
The Li Auto i8 (理想i8) leads on range (CLTC). The Li Auto i9 (理想i9) leads on 0–62 mph and cargo space.
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89/100#12 of 421 · Everyday
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2026 Home · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · lixiang.com
89/100#13 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i8 (理想i8)Li Auto i8 (理想i8)i9 (理想i9)Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+47 mi· 11%
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 11%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.7 s quicker· 26%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.1 cu ft· 43%
- Power- best on this row+150 kW· 60%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i8 (理想i8) | Li Auto i9 (理想i9) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
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Score by category
out of 100
Li Auto i8 (理想i8)Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
Range
9586Charging
10098Performance
6688Practicality
6685
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Li Auto i8 (理想i8)i8 (理想i8)
Range (CLTC)
- Leader
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- CLTC
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- 47 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)i9 (理想i9)
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Ahead by
- 1.7 s
Where next
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Compare with others
Li Auto i8 (理想i8) vs
- Porsche Cayenne ElectricPorsche Cayenne Electric scores 1 higher
- Score
- 90
- Price
- from $109,000
- Mercedes-Benz GLC ElectricLi Auto i8 (理想i8) scores 11 higher
- Score
- 78
- Price
- from $63,500
- Ora Mecha Dragon (机甲龙)Ora Mecha Dragon (机甲龙) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 90
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class ElectricMercedes-Benz C-Class Electric scores 1 higher
- Score
- 90
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
12 sources
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