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Entity Snapshot
The Li Auto I8 is a suv BEV from LI-AUTO, listed from $47,860 ex-factory. CLTC range is 720 km from a 97.8 kWh pack with 400 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | 标准版 / 旗舰版 |
| Battery | NMC (Qilin, CATL) · 97.8 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 720 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 400 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 10 min (10-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $47,860 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | AWD (dual-motor) |
| Motor type | PMSM (dual motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 400 kW |
| Torque | 660 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 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 | 5085 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm |
| Height | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3050 mm |
| Curb weight | 2610 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 17.34 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 | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 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 — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $47,860 |
| Standard import duty | $4,786 |
| Countervailing duty | $10,898 |
| VAT | $12,073 |
| 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) | $82,217 |
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 I8 (this model) | 97.8 kWh | 3050 mm | 10 min (10-80%) | $47,860 |
| Im LS7 | 100 kWh | 3060 mm | 15 min (10-80%) | $47,870 |
| NIO ES6 | 100 kWh | 2915 mm | 35 min (10-80%) | $47,460 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
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 | BEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 720 km |
| Battery | 97.8 kWh |
| Battery type | NMC (Qilin, CATL) |
| Motor power | 400 kW |
| Torque | 660 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Length | 5085 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm |
| Height | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3050 mm |
| Curb weight | 2610 kg |
| Efficiency | 14.8 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 10 min (10-80%) |
Li Auto I8 (starting at $47,860) is a SUV from LI AUTO.
- Battery: 97.8 kWh
- Motor power: 400 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 4.5 s
Overview
The Li Auto I8 is an SUV battery-electric with dual-motor all-wheel-drive from Li Auto. Key figures are NMC (Qilin, CATL) chemistry and peak output of 400 kW. Priced from $47,860 ex-factory, the SUV battery-electric falls in the upper-mid tier. For this SUV battery-electric, Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff; the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +13.7% over base (about $54,433 landed). For the SUV battery-electric buyer, it suits families and commercial fleet operators evaluating premium-tier landed cost.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $82,217 | +71.8% |
| France | EU | $82,752 | +72.9% |
| Netherlands | EU | $83,387 | +74.2% |
| Sweden | EU | $85,599 | +78.9% |
| Denmark | EU | $89,029 | +86.0% |
| Spain | EU | $83,097 | +73.6% |
| Italy | EU | $83,873 | +75.2% |
| Belgium | EU | $83,137 | +73.7% |
| Austria | EU | $82,552 | +72.5% |
| Portugal | EU | $84,458 | +76.5% |
| Ireland | EU | $84,458 | +76.5% |
| Poland | EU | $84,313 | +76.2% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $69,425 | +45.1% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $67,075 | +40.1% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $59,856 | +25.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $57,215 | +19.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $62,240 | +30.0% |
| Israel | Middle East | $65,278 | +36.4% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $54,433 | +13.7% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $84,654 | +76.9% |
| Australia | Oceania | $58,496 | +22.2% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $60,412 | +26.2% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $55,860 | +16.7% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $59,928 | +25.2% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $84,386 | +76.3% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $67,460 | +41.0% |
| Mexico | North America | $90,326 | +88.7% |
| Canada | North America | $60,358 | +26.1% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $82,164 | +71.7% |
| South Africa | Africa | $75,028 | +56.8% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $47,860 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $4,786 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $9,897 |
| VAT (19%) | $11,883 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $81,027 |
Premium over base price: +69.3%
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