Li Auto i9 (理想i9) vs Tesla Model 3
The Li Auto i9 (理想i9) leads on fast-charge peak. The Tesla Model 3 leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Home · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · lixiang.com
89/100#13 of 421 · Everyday
Sedan
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026
89/100#1 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i9 (理想i9)Li Auto i9 (理想i9)Model 3Tesla Model 3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+270 kW· 108%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1 cu ft· 5%
- Power- best on this row+206 kW· 106%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 1%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i9 (理想i9) | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: Long Range, RWD |
| Range (CLTC) | version: Model 3 (RWD, China) · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Long Range, RWD | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Li Auto i9 (理想i9) if
Score by category
out of 100
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)Tesla Model 3
Range
86- Different test cycles - not compared.99Charging
9866Performance
8871Practicality
8584
How much is each in the US?
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
Tesla Model 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026 - Price checked Jun 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- CLTC
- Tesla Model 3
- 363 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Tesla Model 3
- version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Tesla Model 3
- 250 kW
- Ahead by
- 270 kW
Where next
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Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 30 sources
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