Li Auto said it has brought its 20,000th fast-charging unit into operation, marking a new milestone in the expansion of its self-operated charging network as the Chinese automaker seeks to strengthen sales of its battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).
The company said it now operates the largest supercharger fleet among Chinese automakers, with 3,650 charging stations deployed nationwide. Li Auto launched its first fast-charging stations in April 2023 ahead of its entry into the full battery-electric segment.
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Li Auto’s charger portfolio includes 2C, 4C and 5C versions, differentiated by peak power output. Its 2C chargers deliver up to 250 kilowatts, adding about 500 kilometers of driving range in 23 minutes. The 4C version supports 360 kilowatts and achieves the same range in 15 minutes, while the 5C units reach 520 kilowatts and cut charging time to around 10 minutes for 500 kilometers of range.
The company said it is now prioritising the deployment of 5C chargers. To date, Li Auto’s charging infrastructure has delivered more than 21 million charging sessions and is open to electric vehicles from other brands.
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Li Auto built its business in recent years around extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), with its L-series models — the Li L6, L7, L8 and L9 — driving most of its sales. The company entered the BEV market in March 2024 with the launch of the Li Mega MPV, followed by the Li i8 electric SUV in July and the smaller Li i6 in September.
However, the company has faced slowing momentum in 2025, as competition intensifies in China’s EV market, the demand for its core EREV lineup softens, and deliveries of its battery-electric models remain subdued despite the rapid buildout of its charging network.
