Ge Long Hui·2025-09-29 08:24Core Viewpoint - Li Auto (LI.US) shares rose by 3.57% to $25.23 in pre-market trading following the delivery launch of the Li i6 model on September 27 at its Changzhou smart manufacturing base [1] Group 1: Product Launch - The Li i6, a new high-end SUV model, was officially launched on September 26, targeting younger consumers in the premium SUV market [1] - The i6 is priced at 249,800 RMB, making it the last battery electric vehicle (BEV) model released by the company this year [1] - According to a report from Citi, the specifications of the i6 are unique within its price range, distinguishing it from competitors like Xiaomi's YU7 and Tesla's Model Y [1] Group 2: Sales Expectations - Citi estimates that the i6 could achieve monthly sales of 10,000 units following its launch, with approximately 30,000 orders placed in the first week of availability [1] - Despite increasing competition in the high-end SUV market, the sales performance of the i6 is expected to surpass that of the i8 model due to its specifications and unique positioning [1]