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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 — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| 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.
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.
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 | $65,753 | +45.5% |
| France | EU | $66,150 | +46.4% |
| Netherlands | EU | $66,647 | +47.5% |
| Sweden | EU | $68,306 | +51.2% |
| Denmark | EU | $71,736 | +58.7% |
| Spain | EU | $66,357 | +46.8% |
| Italy | EU | $66,994 | +48.3% |
| Belgium | EU | $66,397 | +46.9% |
| Austria | EU | $65,950 | +45.9% |
| Portugal | EU | $67,442 | +49.2% |
| Ireland | EU | $67,442 | +49.2% |
| Poland | EU | $67,297 | +48.9% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $65,900 | +45.8% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $63,737 | +41.0% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $56,854 | +25.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $54,271 | +20.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $59,016 | +30.6% |
| Israel | Middle East | $61,906 | +37.0% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $51,629 | +14.2% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $80,169 | +77.4% |
| Australia | Oceania | $55,559 | +22.9% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $57,341 | +26.9% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $53,003 | +17.3% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $56,844 | +25.8% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $79,941 | +76.9% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $63,968 | +41.6% |
| Mexico | North America | $85,680 | +89.6% |
| Canada | North America | $57,383 | +27.0% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $77,947 | +72.5% |
| South Africa | Africa | $71,190 | +57.5% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $45,190 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $4,519 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $9,345 |
| VAT (19%) | $11,220 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $76,875 |
Premium over base price: +70.1%
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