Li Auto shares rise 6.70% in premarket after Li i8 pre-orders begin and founder Li Xiang promotes the new model.

Li Auto Inc. surged 6.70% in premarket trading, with the company announcing the pre-order launch of its Li i8 model on July 15, 2025, priced between 350,000 and 400,000 RMB. The company is a leading brand in China's new energy vehicle market, focusing on designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling high-end intelligent electric vehicles. The founder, Li Xiang, personally promoted the i8 model on social media, increasing its exposure.