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Li Auto i6 EV achieves 811 km in livestream test, surpassing official range

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CleanTechnica reports that Li Auto’s new i6 electric vehicle has a CLTC‑rated range of 780 km (485 miles) . CleanTechnica reports that in a livestreamed test the i6 drove 811 km (504 miles) before reaching 0 % charge, using 11.8 kWh per 100 km . CleanTechnica reports that the i6 is equipped with a 96 kWh battery pack . CleanTechnica reports that Li Auto has moved away from CATL batteries, using in‑house batteries produced with help from CALB and Sunwoda . CleanTechnica reports that the new battery design adds about 3 kWh of capacity compared with previous models and gives the i6 a futuristic MPV design that is common in China but rare elsewhere .

Why it matters. CleanTechnica reports that the extended range and larger battery capacity could allow Chinese consumers to travel longer distances between charges .

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