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Li Auto · 2026BEVBattery Electric
Li Auto i9
Li Auto's electric flagship — 6 seats, 705 km CLTC and a 0.215 drag coefficient
Launched in China on 16 September 2026 at a single price of 369,800 yuan. A six-seat family SUV, 5,225 mm long on a 3,168 mm wheelbase, with a 101 kWh 5C pack that adds 500 km in 10 minutes (Li Auto's figure) and all-wheel drive making 400 kW (536 hp) for 0-100 in 4.9 seconds. Its 0.215 drag coefficient is the lowest of any production SUV, the company says.
- TBA
- PLANNED KM
- 536
- HP
- 4.9s
- 0-100
- TBA
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
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Source: Li Auto official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
UAE
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
No market with verified local availability is listed yet.
Through members' eyes
Li Auto i9, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 705 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- TBA
- Power
- 536 HP
- Torque
- 660 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 4.9 s
- Top Speed
- 200 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 101 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- TBA
- AC Charging
- TBA
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- TBA
CLTC · ≈613 km on the WLTP basis
Price reference for comparison
A reliable Gulf price reference is not available for this model yet.
An in-app alert the moment a Gulf price appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- 5C charging: 10 minutes adds 500 km CLTC — Li Auto's published figure
- Six seats, two of them rotating and four with a zero-gravity mode
- Dual-chamber air suspension and rear-wheel steering — hardware from the class above
Watch out for
- No Gulf distributor has named this model as of 22 September 2026 — China price only
- Range is on the optimistic Chinese CLTC cycle; the real Gulf-summer figure is clearly lower
- Li Auto's ultra-fast network is China-only; in the Gulf it would rely on third-party chargers
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
5C charging — 10 minutes for 500 km of range (Li Auto claim)
0.215 drag coefficient — the lowest of any production SUV, per the company
A 1,280 TOPS Mach M100 chip running a VLA driving model
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for Li Auto i9
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your Li Auto i9 in the Gulf.
Charging cost (estimate)
AED 30.30
Full charge at home
An indicative estimate using your market's calculator default, before charging losses. The weekly calculator assumes 90% charging efficiency; actual tariffs and losses vary.
Li Auto has not published: AC charging power · DC fast-charging power — we show only what is official.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
EV Gulf Score
66
/ 100
Heat range35%67
Dealer support20%65
How the score works (published formula)
A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.
Real-Range Index
67
/ 100
Summer real range · 45°C
397–491 km
Typically ~472 km — that's 67% of the 705 km rated range.
Derived from the official range with a real-world haircut + the published heat model.
Method & rankingBattery health
estimated100%Excellent
This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.
101 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsAt 130 km/h379 km54% of the official figure — 256 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer310 kmHeat Score 67/100 — Strong
Before you buy
2026 Li Auto i9 in UAE: price, availability and warranty
Answers from the model record and agency directory, with undocumented details stated explicitly. Match the vehicle, year and trim to a written quote before paying.
- Is the 2026 Li Auto i9 available in UAE?
- We have no confirmed launch for this model in UAE. This does not rule out private imports.
- How much does the Li Auto i9 cost in UAE?
- Local price not documented. Request a quote stating year, trim, tax, registration and warranty. Currency conversion does not establish dealer pricing.
- Who represents Li Auto in UAE?
- Our brand directory lists: Al Fahim Motors. A brand agency does not establish Li Auto i9 stock or coverage for imports; confirm directly.
- What warranty covers the Li Auto i9 and battery in UAE?
- Vehicle warranty is not documented for this country, year and trim. Battery warranty is not documented for this country, year and trim. Match the written terms to the VIN and import channel.
- How should I compare the Li Auto i9's range in UAE?
- The catalog records 705 km on CLTC. This is the recorded electric range. Temperature, speed and trim affect actual results.
- How do I charge the Li Auto i9 in UAE?
- AC rating is not specified. No positive DC fast-charging rating is documented. Check the vehicle's actual connector and station compatibility; peak power is not average charging speed. Use the charging planner and calculator for time and cost estimates.
Brand agencies and sellers listed in UAE
A brand representative does not establish model stock or warranty coverage for imports. Confirm the version and written terms directly.
- Al Fahim Motors
Abu Dhabi · Brand agency in our directory
Representative website
All Li Auto modelsCharging and ownership guidePlan charging before travellingCalculate running costs
Same-body, same-powertrain alternatives listed in UAE
The Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
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Log your experienceAfter-sales
No agent on record with us
Our dealer directory covers EV sellers, not every franchise in the market — a blank here means we have not recorded an agent, not that none exists. Confirm before buying, and tell us if you know it.
- Agent in UAE
- Not listed in our directory
- Vehicle warranty
- Unverified for country, year and trim
- Battery warranty
- Unverified for country, year and trim
“Not published” means we could not find terms stated by the maker or its Gulf agent — not that the car has no warranty. We do not print an unpublished figure, because it is the one a buyer would plan around.
Your agent & parts in UAE
Al Fahim Motors (signed April 2026)
L-series EREVs (L6/L7/L8/L9) entering via Al Fahim; Li Auto says it will bring the existing parallel-import fleet into the official parts/OTA network. Until showrooms open, most Li Autos on UAE roads are China-spec grey imports sold at Ras Al Khor/Al Aweer with dealer-offered 36-month in-house warranties.
Regional references below do not establish local cover for this model year and trim. Request the dealer contract; missing evidence does not mean no coverage.
Full parts & service guideFrom owners and the community
Li Auto i9 discussions
EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest Li Auto news
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the Li Auto i9?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
3
access routes
Observed local availability
Local route observed
Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.
Independent importer
1 market signal(s)
It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.
Import via EV Gulf
Inspection + freight + registration
We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.
Where have we observed an access route?
UAE
Independent-market activity we've verified in these markets — an internal signal, not a referral to an outside seller.
If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.
How it stacks up
Ready spec cards: battery, range, charging and China list price. Share in one tap.
Li Auto i9 vs its rivals
Same body and powertrain, closest on price
Li Auto i9Li AutoBattery101 kWh- CLTC RANGE
- 705 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.9 s
- POWER
- 536 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥369,800
XPeng G9XPengBattery—- GULF RANGE
- 470 km
- DC PEAK
- 525 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 6.4 s
- POWER
- —
- CHINA PRICE
- —
Cadillac OptiqCadillacBattery85 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 400 km
- DC PEAK
- 150 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 6 s
- POWER
- 300 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
Lexus RZ 450eLexusBattery71.4 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 320 km
- DC PEAK
- 150 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 5.6 s
- POWER
- 313 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
AITO M8 BEV Max+ Long RangeAITOBattery100 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 530 km
- DC PEAK
- 290 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.5 s
- POWER
- 309 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥359,800
China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle
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