Li Auto i8 (理想i8) vs Tesla Model S
The Li Auto i8 (理想i8) leads on fast-charge peak. The Tesla Model S leads on 0–62 mph.
SUV
Version named in Chinese by the source
No US price yet
86/100#20 of 281 · Everyday
Sedan
2026 Tesla Model S
1 of 12 versions
No US price yet
87/100#7 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i8 (理想i8)Li Auto i8 (理想i8)Model STesla Model S
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+220 kW· 88%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.4 s quicker· 52%
- Cargo space- best on this row+11.1 cu ft· 80%
- Power- best on this row+250 kW· 100%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 19%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i8 (理想i8) | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | version: Li i8 Pro (2025) | |
| Width | version: Li i8 Pro (2025) | |
| Height | version: Li i8 Pro (2025) | |
| Wheelbase | version: Li i8 Pro (2025) | |
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: Model S Plaid |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Li Auto i8 (理想i8) if
Score by category
out of 100
Li Auto i8 (理想i8)Tesla Model S
Range
95- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
10064Performance
65100Practicality
6189
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
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Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- CLTC
- Tesla Model S
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Tesla Model S
- version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Tesla Model S
- Ahead by
- 220 kW
Which is quicker?
Tesla Model SModel S
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Tesla Model S
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Tesla Model S
- Ahead by
- 3.4 s
Where next
- Tesla Model SFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 23 sources
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