Li Xiang， CEO of Li Auto， recently announced through a post that the Li Auto i8 is equipped with a comprehensive charging infrastructure. Specifically， Li Auto’s “Nine Vertical， Nine Horizontal High-Speed Supercharging Network” ensures a supercharging station every 152 kilometers on average.
Li Xiang stated that Li Auto currently leads all automakers in the self-construction of high-speed supercharging stations， and also in the sheer number of charging piles. The company intends to continue expanding this network.
The sustained healthy financial status of the company， evidenced by a cash reserve of 110.7 billion yuan as of the end of the first quarter this year， is a crucial factor enabling Li Auto’s ambitious infrastructure development. This financial strength allows for such substantial investments in charging networks.
Utilizing Li Auto’s 5C supercharging piles for the Li Auto i8， drivers can achieve a 500-kilometer range in just 10 minutes. This charging speed and power output surpass national standards， providing a significant advantage for electric vehicle users.
The continuous expansion of charging stations and piles aims to make Li Auto’s all-electric vehicle owners the happiest， effectively eliminating range anxiety for all its customers.
According to available information， Li Auto’s 5C supercharging stations provide a charging speed of 500 kilometers in 12 minutes on highways， with a peak charging power of up to 520 kW per pile. For urban supercharging， the speed is 500 kilometers in 25 minutes， with a peak charging power of up to 250 kW per pile. This dual-speed offering caters to different driving scenarios and user needs.
Furthermore， the parking spaces at Li Auto’s 5C supercharging stations are equipped with independent cameras that automate functions such as vehicle occupancy detection， automatic lowering of parking bollards， and reporting of safety issues. The operational status and charging information are automatically uploaded to the cloud for backend analysis and proactive identification of potential problems. This level of automation enhances user experience and operational efficiency.
As of June 30， 2025， Li Auto’s supercharging network encompasses 2，851 Li Auto supercharging stations nationwide， with 15，655 Li Auto supercharging piles. High-speed supercharging infrastructure includes 958 stations and 4，561 piles. The network’s coverage spans 31 provinces and 25 cities across China.
Li Auto’s supercharging station plan aims to cover 90% of national highway main lines by the end of 2025. Additionally， it plans to cover the core urban areas of 90% of prefecture-level cities (fourth-tier and above). This ambitious expansion plan signifies Li Auto’s commitment to building a robust charging ecosystem that supports its growing fleet and addresses the practical needs of EV drivers.
