Li Auto i8 (理想i8) vs Tesla Model X
The Li Auto i8 (理想i8) leads on fast-charge peak. The Tesla Model X leads on cargo space.
SUV
Version named in Chinese by the source
No US price yet
86/100#20 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Model X All-Wheel Drive
1 of 4 versions
No US price yet
87/100#6 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i8 (理想i8)Li Auto i8 (理想i8)Model XTesla Model X
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+220 kW· 88%
- Cargo space- best on this row+23.1 cu ft· 166%
- Top speed- best on this row+31 mph· 25%
- Torque- best on this row+331 lb-ft· 105%
- Front trunk- best on this row+1 cu ft· 17%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i8 (理想i8) | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| 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 | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
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 X
Range
95- Different test cycles - not compared.99Charging
10059Performance
65100Practicality
61100
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 X
- 352 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Li Auto i8 (理想i8)i8 (理想i8)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Tesla Model X
- 250 kW
- Ahead by
- 220 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Tesla Model X
- 3.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
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Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 24 sources
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