Li Auto L8: a Detailed Family-Luxury Review
The Li Auto L8 (from $44,900 at Tez Motors) is "family luxury" in its purest form. A three-row 6-seat SUV with separate second-row captain's chairs and the same worry-free range-extender technology. Let's go into detail.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Body / class | Full-size crossover, 6 seats (2+2+2) |
| Type | EREV (range-extender, plug-in hybrid) |
| Electric range (CLTC) | ~280 km on pure electric |
| Total range | 1000+ km |
| Drive | all-wheel (AWD) |
| Generator | petrol (charging only) |
| Length | ~5080 mm — a large body |
Place in the line-up
| Model | Seats | Price | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| L6 | 5 | from $36,800 | smaller, cheaper |
| L8 | 6 | from $44,900 | family, three rows |
| L9 | 6 | from $57,400 | flagship, maximum options |
Availability in the catalog.
Design and interior
The L8 is about every passenger's comfort, not just the driver's. Separate second-row captain's chairs, multiple screens, a rear entertainment system and second-row climate make long trips easy for children. Premium materials, quiet and soft suspension match expensive European family SUVs.
Range and refuelling
In the city the L8 runs on electric (~280 km on CLTC), and on the highway the petrol generator kicks in — 1000+ km total, with no charging anxiety. Ideal for a family that often travels Uzbekistan's regions.
Comparison: L8 vs a petrol 6/7-seat SUV
| Criterion | Li L8 (EREV) | Petrol 7-seat SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance | 0% duty | 15–40% duty |
| Second-row comfort | captain's chairs | usually a bench |
| "Fuel" cost | lower (city electric) | higher |
| Range | 1000+ km | large |
Clearance and price
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) → 0% duty, 12% VAT + recycling fee — cheaper than a petrol rival of the same size. Calculate in the calculator; details in the customs guide.
Strengths and things to watch
Pros: a premium 6-seat cabin with captain's chairs, no charging anxiety, 1000+ km, zero duty, rear entertainment for children. Watch for: large dimensions for the city; it's a hybrid (petrol generator); 6 seats (for a 7-seat bench, look at other models).
Who it's for
A family of 5–6 who travel together often and value every passenger's comfort. Prices and availability in the catalog.
