In Pictures: Li Auto launches 2026 i6 with in-house chip and larger battery at unchanged starting price

The 2026 i6 arrives as Li Auto bets on in-house technology to revive demand in China's crowded electric SUV segment.

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Li Auto is leaning on a stronger battery-electric lineup as competition intensifies in urban charging markets.

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A 96 kWh battery pack now underpins the i6, extending range while the starting price holds at 249,800 yuan.

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The refreshed i6 makes Li Auto's self-developed Mach M100 driver-assistance chip standard across the lineup.

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Li Auto hopes the update will reverse declining i6 deliveries and strengthen its position in the BEV market.

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The launch underscores Li Auto's push to bring more core components in-house as it scales its electric vehicle business.

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Rivals in China's premium electric SUV segment face a tougher challenge as Li Auto upgrades the i6 without raising prices.

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The 2026 i6 is central to Li Auto's effort to rebuild momentum in its battery electric vehicle division.

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Li Auto's in-house chip strategy reflects a broader shift among Chinese automakers toward vertical integration.

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