Li Auto i8 (理想i8) vs Xiaomi SU7
The Li Auto i8 (理想i8) leads on fast-charge peak. The Xiaomi SU7 leads on cargo space.
SUV
Version named in Chinese by the source
No US price yet
89/100#12 of 421 · Everyday
Sedan
Xiaomi SU7 Max · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · mi.com
89/100#12 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i8 (理想i8)Li Auto i8 (理想i8)SU7Xiaomi SU7
- Range (CLTC)version not named
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+170 kW· 57%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.5 cu ft· 25%
- Power- best on this row+245 kW· 98%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.1 kWh/100 mi faster· 1%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 57%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i8 (理想i8) | Xiaomi SU7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | version not named | |
| 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 | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | 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)Xiaomi SU7
Range
9597Charging
10090Performance
66100Practicality
6672
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (CLTC)
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- CLTC
- Xiaomi SU7
- 497 miCLTCversion not named
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Xiaomi SU7
- 12 / 19 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Xiaomi SU7
- Ahead by
- 170 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Xiaomi SU7
- 2.8 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
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
Checked May 19, 2026 · 38 sources
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