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Entity Snapshot
The Li Auto L8 is a suv EREV from LI-AUTO, listed from $45,190 ex-factory. CLTC range is 430 km from a 42.8 kWh pack with 330 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Pro / Max / Ultra |
| Battery | LFP · 42.8 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 430 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 330 kW (combined) |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 25 min (20-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $45,190 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | AWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (dual motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 330 kW |
| Torque | 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | Yes |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link (air) |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 5080 mm |
| Width | 1995 mm |
| Height | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3005 mm |
| Curb weight | 2490 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 18.24 m³
- Length grade
- large
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 1 unit estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — includes duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance.
Confidence: Medium (official MSRP and EU duty rates; freight, certification, registration and customs are EV Hub estimates) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
Official rates from EU Reg 2024/2754 and market VAT legislation. Freight, certification, registration and customs figures are EV Hub estimates — confirm with a supplier quote before ordering.
| Base price | $45,190 |
| Standard import duty | $4,519 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $9,445 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $65,754 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li Auto L8 (this model) | 42.8 kWh | 3005 mm | 25 min (20-80%) | $45,190 |
| GAC Motor E9 | 25.5 kWh | 3070 mm | 10 min (30-80%) | $45,460 |
| Jetour Zongheng G700 | 34.13 kWh | 2870 mm | 10 min (30-80%) | $46,460 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Technology Reference
No specific technology term is currently annotated for this model.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | EREV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 430 km |
| Battery | 42.8 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 330 kW |
| Torque | 620 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Length | 5080 mm |
| Width | 1995 mm |
| Height | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3005 mm |
| Curb weight | 2490 kg |
| Efficiency | 22.9 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 25 min (20-80%) |
Li Auto L8 (starting at $45,190) is a SUV from LI AUTO.
- Battery: 42.8 kWh
- Motor power: 330 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 5.3 s
Overview
Li Auto’s Li Auto L8 is an all-wheel-drive range-extended electric SUV. This SUV range-extended electric is positioned as an upper-mid import, from $45,190 ex-factory. Across export markets for the SUV range-extended electric, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty — the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +14.2% over base ($51,629 landed). Specification highlights are a 5.3-second 0–100 km/h time, peak output of 330 kW, and a 42 kWh battery. In the SUV range-extended electric segment, it serves family and fleet buyers focused on upmarket positioning.
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