If Carlsberg Made SUVs... - Li Auto L8

Li Auto has only made four cars in its short history and they've all been rather excellent. The L8 is their third model and sits between the near-identical L7 and L9. As a six-seater, extended range electric vehicle (EREV), and an SUV, its appeal to family-focused Chinese consumers can barely be understated, offering the range of a combustion engined car with the convenience and comfort of an electric car, with the obvious benefits of being eligible for a green number plate in most Chinese cities. But the talents of the Li L8 go far beyond a beautifully refined drivetrain, for it's also an incredible family vehicle offering comfort, tech, and entertainment for everyone.

We put one through our most comprehensive test yet, driving over 3,000km from Shanghai to Xi'an and back, to find out why it's so popular.

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[alexmoore]

I really enjoyed your video, I'm and American that has lived in China for 16+ years and purchased my first Chinese brand car, the Li Auto L7 Max about 4 months ago. Words can't express how much I absolutely love this car. The tech is amazing, the ride is so smooth with the air suspension and I can't even begin to describe how comfortable it is to drive. I basically use the all electric driving mode since most of the time I'm driving in the city but for the few times I made long trips it's nice to have the 1, 000km range when driving in Hybrid mode. Similar to your L8 I went with the 21" wheels and I think it gives the car a nicer look. I completely agree with the title of your video .... This car would Smash the US Sales Chart

[垃圾谷歌-ej]

This car is the most successful EV in China now, and it is becoming a BMW and Mercedes killer very quickly

[hillbillyangle]

I test drove the L7 last month in Shenzhen, top-notched, both in and out!

[amigodesigns]

This model as a shooting brake would be pretty much perfect. Nice quality, well packed technology wise, several physical buttons, way more convenient than most EV or most hybrids, full of features, etc. Feels like a +100k car after all the options.
If it came to Europe for 70k euros after taxes it would destroy the competition.

[MrAdamfez]

We bought the L8 Pro. The AD driving is much better then the review tbh. You can fiddle with the settings to make it stop closer to the vehicle in front and it's much more responsive and "natural". The overtake is the only annoying part of the AD. Great review overall. Loving me L8 and even though I drive in Beijing, it's fun, comfortable and a very enjoyable.

[ElvenDeputyGeneral]

Your channel deserves more subs! Would be awesome to see a compilation of your Shanghai - Xi'An roadtrip footage. This car and the L9 are the ultimate family guy roadtrip weapons.

[HuiLi-zc]

Hey Mark, this is Kathy, was sitting on the edge of seat to wait for ur update, finally here it comes, great job, mate, keep up the good job~

[TheDHavana]

We just bought that car and it's amazing how much you get for the money. Don't think there's anything even close to it on the European market for about 45k (i think), i heard they are heavily supported by the government to realize those prices and wonder how much it will be once it sells overseas. Would be amazing if they aim for similar prices. Don't think its comparable to a gls tho - at least not yet

[don.timeless]

i hope it comes with PHEV version made with range extender generator, like INNengine amazing tech. does the L8 have places for screws on roof to install roof racks & basket?

[ShermanGong]

I am traveling in china and saw the car in the shop, the battery is now 52.3 kwh. It is amazing. The workmanship is above and beyond anything i saw before. I looked at Tesla and lexus in comparison, LI auto is better than lexus and of course tesla. For the price of model Y, you can have this car that can travel 1400 km on a single tank of gas. Now I understand why elon musk is worried. This is the real deal, why would any one buy tesla if you can have this.

[Roadbunny]

Will them awesome looking Chinese cars come to Canada 🇨🇦?

[claus]

When we going to see a review with the L7!!

[haoruchen]

l9 is the new status symbol at 1/2 price.

[BlockchaininChina]

We live in Chongqing and looking to buy the L8. Great review.. thanks for the details. Any service issues that you've experienced?

[conradbo]

Love the blue color on this car. Also like that it is a hybrid for the flexibility.

[Furioustempura]

Which came first, the L8 (or perhaps L9 is an even better example) or the Xpeng G9? The exterior looks fairly similar to me, and so does the 2 screen interior. I find that many of the Chinese EVs share many design elements, although there are lots of exceptions of course (like Hongqi and HiPhi).

[AymanDiabad]

Please do a review on the new WEY Lanshan 6 seats

[makedaily]

"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." -Audre Lorde

[AandKs]

Our family of 4 are very close to buying the L8 so this review is very timely. I have a question, does the car require a home/apartment charging point or does the engine take care of the battery thus meaning it doesn't ever necessarily need to be charged?

[QuizziePanda]

No car in the world has those quality displays now