Hyperdrive
Li Auto Unveils What It Says Is World’s Biggest Electric Car
- Mega will start from $77,800 and go 441 miles on one charge
- The seven-seater has a battery from CATL, in-built car fridge
Li Auto Inc. Mega MPV.
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Beijing-based Li Auto Inc. launched its first pure electric vehicle after several months delay Friday as it seeks to gain an edge in China — the world’s most crowded and competitive car market.
The seven-seater multipurpose vehicle, dubbed Mega, can drive as far as 710 kilometers (441 miles) on a single charge and comes with a battery from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Li Auto Chief Executive Officer Li Xiang said at a media briefing. A charge of just 12 minutes will allow the car to drive up to 500 kilometers, he added.