Li Auto Sets Ambitious Goal of Establishing 5,000+ Supercharging Stations by 2025

In the coming years, Li Auto plans to invest over RMB 6 billion in the expansion of its supercharging station network, marking a significant step as the company officially ventures into the battery electric vehicle (بيف) sector.

ب 2025, لى السيارات envisions deploying over 5,000 supercharging stations, strategically covering 90 percent of primary highway routes and 90 percent of core urban areas in Tier 4 and more developed cities.

The company shared on Weibo that the substantial investment will focus on increasing the number of stations equipped with 5C charging piles, aiming to achieve the ambitious target of 5,000 supercharging stations. The term “5C” refers to the charging multiplier, signifying an Electric Vehicle (EV) could be theoretically fully charged in one-fifth of an hour.

While a specific timeline for completing the 5,000 5C supercharging stations was not provided, Li Auto is actively constructing supercharging stations predominantly featuring 2C superchargers at present.

Li Auto initiated its foray into the BEV market with the launch of the Li Mega MPV on March 1, boasting a 500-kilometer range achievable with a 12-minute charge.

Having commenced the construction of its supercharging stations in the first half of the previous year, Li Auto has opened seven 4C supercharging stations for trial operation. حاليا, 349 supercharging stations are in operation.

With a target set for 2024, Li Auto aims to establish more than 2,000 supercharging stations, covering nine major horizontal highways and nine major vertical highways. The stations equipped with 5C supercharging piles are projected to encompass over 70 percent of the main highway routes.

In urban areas, Li Auto plans to build its own charging stations while also collaborating with partners for station development. The company aims to have urban supercharging stations covering 50 percent of core city areas in Tier-3 and more developed cities this year.

Li Auto’s primary sales models consist of three extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) – لي L7, لى L8, و لي L9. Anticipated additions include the Li L6 EREV in the second quarter and three all-electric SUV models in the latter half of the year. لا سيما, the all-electric SUV, the Li M6 (internally codenamed W04), is expected to commence deliveries in March 2025, competing with models like the Tesla Model Y, Aito M5, and Xpeng G6.