Li Auto Reports Q1 2025 Profit Growth, Confirms i6 and i8 Pure Electric SUVs Launch Timeline

Li Auto Sees Steady Growth in Q1 2025, Prepares i6 and i8 Electric SUV Launches

Li Auto Q1 2025 Earnings Show Solid Performance

Li Auto has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a total revenue of ¥25.9 billion ($3.57 billion), marking a year-on-year increase of 1.1%. Net profit for the quarter reached ¥646.6 million ($89 million), representing a 9.4% increase compared to the same period last year. The results reflect the company’s continued stability amid evolving market dynamics in the electric vehicle segment.

Executive Insights and Analyst Briefing

Following the earnings release, Li Auto's executive team, including Chairman and CEO Li Xiang and CFO Li Tie, held a conference call with analysts to discuss the quarter's performance and outlook. During the session, Li Xiang shared important updates regarding the company's upcoming product strategy.

Li Auto i6 and i8 to Expand Pure Electric SUV Lineup

According to Li Xiang, preparations for the launch of Li Auto’s next-generation electric SUVs are progressing smoothly. The Li Auto i8, a new premium pure electric SUV, is scheduled for its official unveiling in July 2025. The i6, a more accessible large five-seater electric SUV, is set to be introduced in September.

The i6 is positioned as Li Auto’s most affordable pure electric SUV to date and is expected to play a critical role in driving volume for the company’s all-electric product line. It marks Li Auto's second fully electric SUV, indicating the brand’s continued shift from range-extender hybrids to full EVs.

Leaked Photos Hint at Unified Design Language

In April, spy shots believed to depict the i6 surfaced online, revealing a design consistent with that of the i8. This suggests a cohesive design philosophy for Li Auto’s new i series, which aims to strengthen the brand’s visual identity across its electric SUV portfolio.

i Series to Join L and MEGA Models in Full Product Matrix

The i6 and i8 form part of the new i series—Li Auto’s dedicated pure electric SUV lineup. Together with the L series and the large MPV-style MEGA model, the i series completes Li Auto’s latest three-tier product strategy. This diversified vehicle matrix is designed to cater to various market segments, enhancing the brand's competitiveness in China’s growing new energy vehicle sector.

As Li Auto continues to expand its lineup and refine its technology, these upcoming launches are expected to play a key role in the company's long-term growth and market positioning.