Li Auto L9 deliveries begin May 17

Li Auto said on May 15 that it launched the all-new Li L9 in China and will begin deliveries on May 17, according to the company’s launch announcement. The six-seat flagship SUV is being sold in Ultra and Livis trims, priced at RMB 459,800 and RMB 509,800, respectively. (finance.yahoo.com) The launch comes about two weeks after Li Auto said the model had debuted at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition and that a formal unveiling was scheduled for May 15. The company described the vehicle as part of its premium smart electric-vehicle lineup and said the L9 sits within its L series of extended-range electric SUVs. (theevreport.com) Li Auto’s April delivery update said the company had delivered 34,085 vehicles in April and had reached cumulative deliveries of 1,669,442 as of April 30. ### When do customers actually get the new L9? May 17, 2026 is the start date Li Auto gave for deliveries of the all-new L9 in its May 15 announcement. The company did not, in the materials reviewed, break out how many units would be handed over on the first day or provide a reservation tally tied to the new model. (finance.yahoo.com) April 30 was the date Li Auto last updated investors on its broader sales base, saying it operated 511 retail stores in 160 cities and 550 servicing centers and authorized body-and-paint shops in 223 cities across China. That network gives a sense of the footprint through which the company can support the launch. (finance.yahoo.com) ### What are buyers paying for the two trims? RMB 459,800 is the listed price for one L9 trim and RMB 509,800 for the other, according to Li Auto’s May 15 release. The company named the versions Ultra and Livis in the English-language announcement reviewed by Reuters. (finance.yahoo.com) The launch materials reviewed did not set out a detailed trim-by-trim equipment table in the announcement itself. Third-party launch coverage said the model includes features such as a third-generation extended-range powertrain, an 800V active suspension chassis, rear-wheel steering and a six-seat cabin, though those specifications should be read as reported launch details rather than a full official option sheet. (ir.lixiang.com) ### What did Li Auto say is new in this version? Li Auto said in its April 30 delivery update that the May 15 event would showcase advances in the L9’s exterior and interior design, chassis and suspension, range-extension system, safety and intelligence. (finance.yahoo.com) The company used the May 15 launch to frame the vehicle as part of its push in smart-vehicle technology. The EV Report, citing the launch, said Li Auto presented the SUV with a third-generation extended-range electric system and quoted company figures of 420 kilometers of pure electric range and 1,650 kilometers of combined range. The report also said Li Auto did not specify the test cycle in the material it reviewed. (theevreport.com) ### How does this fit into Li Auto’s current business? Li Auto said it began volume production in November 2019 and now sells a lineup that includes a family MPV, four L-series extended-range SUVs and two i-series battery electric SUVs. The company has said it is continuing to expand its product lineup to reach a broader user base. (ir.lixiang.com) April deliveries of 34,085 vehicles provide the latest official monthly figure available on Li Auto’s investor site. Cumulative deliveries stood at 1,669,442 as of April 30, the company said. (theevreport.com) ### Is Li Auto preparing to sell this version outside China? The third quarter of 2026 is the timeline cited in launch coverage for an International Exclusive Version of the L9 aimed at overseas markets. The EV Report said Li Auto planned to adapt that version to local conditions while retaining the model’s core powertrain and chassis setup. (finance.yahoo.com) May 29, 2026 is Li Auto’s next dated corporate milestone visible on its investor page, where the company said it would hold its annual general meeting. For the L9 itself, the next operational step is the May 17 delivery start that Li Auto gave in its launch announcement. (ir.lixiang.com) (theevreport.com) (ir.lixiang.com)