Vehicle family
L6, L7, L8, L9, Li ONE and Li MEGA should be treated as separate applications unless an OE reference confirms a shared component.
BRAND AND PARTS REFERENCE
Li Auto.
From family EVs to fitment details.
Why Li Auto’s model development matters when a workshop or distributor needs to identify a replacement part correctly.
THE EARLY STORY
A company built around smart family mobility.
Li Auto was established in 2015. Its first production vehicle, Li ONE, began volume production in November 2019. The company later built the L-series around several family-oriented SUV formats, while Li MEGA, launched in March 2024, marked Li Auto’s first battery-electric MPV. These milestones matter to the aftermarket because a growing vehicle range creates different production periods, electrical architectures and equipment combinations.
For a parts buyer, the useful lesson is simple: “Li Auto” is not a sufficient application. A requested component should be tied to the exact vehicle model, market, build period and OE reference wherever possible.
WHAT CHANGES A PART REQUEST
Model name alone is not enough.
Build period
Parts can change during a model cycle. A build date is particularly useful for lighting, trim, electronics and connectors.
Market and configuration
Domestic and export-market vehicles can use different hardware or software configurations. Visual similarity is not proof of fitment.
OE reference
The complete original-equipment number on the label is the fastest starting point for a catalogue or manual review.
A BETTER REQUEST
Send four items before asking for a quote.
- OE number: a clear photo of the full label or reference.
- Vehicle identity: model, market and production month/year.
- VIN: when available, it supports a more reliable application check.
- Part photos: show connectors, mounting points and the full component.
These details help our sourcing team review the requested part before a supply route or price is confirmed. They do not replace professional installation, diagnostics or high-voltage safety procedures.
SOURCE AND REVIEW
What this guide is based on.
Primary company source
Li Auto’s public reporting states that it was founded in 2015, that Li ONE entered volume production in 2019, and records the later L-series and Li MEGA milestones. Read the Li Auto annual report and its published milestones.
Who prepared this page?
CHEVNET Technical Sourcing Team. Last reviewed: August 16, 2026. This editorial guide is independent and is not affiliated with Li Auto.
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