Li L7

The Li 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.

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.[1] 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.[2]

Design and equipment

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.[7] The L7 Ultra received a larger 52.3 kWh battery, increasing its electric range to 240 km 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.[8]

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. The Pro model was upgraded to use a Horizon Robotics Journey 6M SoC capable of 128TOPS and now has full capabilities, while the Max and Ultra models now use a single Nvidia Thor-U chip capable of 700TOPS. 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, and the auto emergency steering function can successfully avoid a child walking onto unlit nighttime roads from speeds up to 130 km/h.[9][10][11]

The air suspension has been upgraded from a single-chamber to a dual-chamber system, allowing for a 30% stiffer spring rate, resulting in 20% reduction in body roll, 11% and 26% reduced pitch under acceleration and braking respectively, and a higher moose test rating of 79.47 km/h. The Max trim now receives the larger 52.3kWh battery pack and associated increased range, leaving the Pro as the only remaining variant using the smaller 42.8kWh pack. The exterior has a new blue-grey paint option, and the interior is now available in two-tone brown and black upholstery.[9][11]

manufacturer	Li Auto
model code	X03
aka	Lixiang L7
production	2023–present
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
motor	Permanent magnet synchronous
range	1100 km
battery	40.9 kWh NMC 42.8 kWh NMC Sunwoda/SVOLT 52.3 kWh NMC CATL
drivetrain	Range extender series hybrid
powerout	330 kW
electric range	170-240 km (WLTP)
charging	75-90 kW DC
wheelbase	3005 mm
length	5050 mm
width	1995 mm
height	1750 mm
weight	2450-2500 kg

History

Design and equipment

Interior

Running changes

2024 facelift

2025 update

Powertrain

Sales

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