Li Auto · 2023–present

Li L7

The Li L7 (Chinese: 理想L7; pinyin: Lǐxiǎng L7; lit. 'ideal L7') is a range-extender luxury mid-size crossover SUV produced by Chinese manufacturer Li Auto. It is the fourth vehicle from the manufacturer, and also the third L-series model, a series of electric SUVs with a petrol engine acting as a range extender, which includes the similar L9, L8 and L6.

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History

The Li L7 was presented in September 2022, at that time as the company's least expensive and smallest model, while sharing the same wheelbase with the longer Li L8. During its introduction, the Li L7 was available in three trims: Air, Pro, and Max. Since 2024, the Ultra trim level became available. Deliveries of the L7 Pro and L7 Max began on March 1, while deliveries of the base L7 Air started in early April 2023. Design and equipment. Similar to other Li L-series models, the Li L7 uses the "Future Avant-Garde" design language, while appearing lower and sleeker than the larger Li L8 and Li L9. It comes with optional 21-inch wheels. The L7 Pro, L7 Max and L7 Ultra (since 2024) feature an air suspension system marketed as Li Magic Carpet with five adjustable heights and three suspension modes: comfort, standard, and sport, while the L7 Air uses a simpler continuous damping control (CDC) suspension system. For its advanced driver-assistance system, the L7 Air and L7 Pro are equipped with the Li AD Pro autonomous driving system with a Horizon Robotics Journey 5 chip with a computing power of 128 TOPS, while Li L7 Max uses the Li AD Max system with dual Orin-X chips (508 TOPS). Both systems feature an algorithm framework jointly developed by Li Auto, Tsinghua University, and MIT. Interior. Unlike the L8 and L9, the Li L7 is a two-row, five-seater vehicle. It shares the same dashboard design with other L-series models. The model claims to offer a 1,160 mm (45.7 in) of maximum legroom and 985 mm (38.8 in) of headroom in the second row. The second-row seat includes a single electric footrest, an electric seatback adjustment with 25–40° recline angles, and a central armrest. A total of 26 storage spaces are available in the cabin. The cabin also supports a "Double Bed Mode" by

Running changes

=== 2024 facelift === The Li L7 received an minor facelift and major updates in March 2024 for the 2024 model year. The Air, Pro and Max trim levels were revised to Pro, Max and Ultra. The L7 Ultra received a larger 52.3 kWh battery, increasing its electric range to 240 km (149 mi) under WLTC testing standards. The rear license plate mount, which was previously located at the rear bumper, was moved up to the tailgate after receiving feedback from customers. The 2024 model also comes with an in-car refrigerator, upgraded audio system, upgraded massage seat system, and the use of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip for the in-car entertainment system to replace the previous Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155. 2025 update. The 2025 update for the L7 was revealed on 8 May 2025, with pre-orders opening the same day and deliveries beginning the following week. The biggest change is to the ADAS system configurations, with all models now equipped with a new Hesai ATL LiDAR unit that is 60% smaller for lower drag and consumes 55% less power than the previous model, and has a detection range of up to 200 m (660 ft). The Pro model was upgraded to use a Horizon Robotics Journey 6M SoC capable of 128 TOPS and now has full capabilities, while the Max and Ultra models now use a single Nvidia Thor-U chip capable of 700 TOPS. Both are capable of running Li Auto's latest MindVLA ADAS software architecture. Li Auto says that the new system's auto emergency braking feature is capable of successfully braking for stopped traffic in unlit nighttime conditions at speeds up to 120 km/h (75 mph), and the auto emergency steering function can successfully avoid a child walking onto unlit nighttime roads from speeds up to 130 km/h (81 mph). The air suspension has been upgraded from a single-chamber to a dual-cham

Powertrain

Li L7 uses an all-wheel drive electric range extender system with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a "five-in-one" front drive motor unit and a "three-in-one" rear drive motor unit. The engine is not mechanically connected to the wheels, creating a series hybrid configuration. It delivers a maximum system power of 330 kW (443 hp; 449 PS), maximum torque of 620 N⋅m (63.2 kg⋅m; 457 lb⋅ft), and accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 5.3 seconds.

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Specifications

name: Li L7
Manufacturer: Li Auto
aka: Lixiang L7
Production: 2023–2026 (China), 2025–present (export)
Assembly: China: Changzhou, Jiangsu
Class: Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style: 5-door SUV
Layout: Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel drive
Related: Li L6, Li L8, Li L9
Engine: Petrol range extender:, 1.5 L L2E15M I4 turbo
Battery: 40.9 kWh NMC, 42.8 kWh NMC Sunwoda/SVOLT, 52.3 kWh NMC CATL
Electric range: 170-240 km (WLTP)
Charging: 75-90 kW DC
Wheelbase: 3005 mm
Length: 5050 mm
Width: 1995 mm
Height: 1750 mm
Kerb weight: 2450-2500 kg
Designer: Ben Baum

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Sources

Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120792909CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_L7CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375651696 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Li_Auto_L7_001.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner · retrieved 2026-10-01
Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.lixiang.com/L7Link only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.