Mid-to-large-sized SUVs offering six-seater configurations are emerging as a new focal point of competition in the new energy vehicle market. Li Auto has recently unveiled the i8, which is now open for pre-orders with an anticipated price range of RMB 350,000 to RMB 400,000. Concurrently, the company is ramping up the development of its "nine vertical and nine horizontal" high-speed ultra-fast charging network. Tesla China has also thrown its hat into the ring with the introduction of the Model Y L, a six-seater electric SUV priced at approximately RMB 400,000, scheduled for release in the third quarter.
Moreover, NIO has launched the Ledao L90, IM Motors has unveiled the LS9, and AITO plans to release the electric version of the M8 in August. Additionally, deliveries of the SL03 S09 have already commenced. As middle-class families' demand for spacious and comfortable vehicles grows, the competition in the six-seater SUV segment is intensifying. It is anticipated that the second half of the year will witness a surge in the number of pure electric vehicle models, further enriching the market landscape.