Li Auto’s 700th supercharging station comes online

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On July 28, Li Auto inaugurated its 700th supercharging station, marking a rapid expansion from the 600th to the 700th station within just 28 days, according to a post on its WeChat account.

Li Auto's 5C supercharging station at a retail center in Shanghai; photo credit: Li Auto

Li Auto's 5C supercharging stations offer a high-speed supercharging rate, capable of delivering 500km of range in just 12 minutes on highways, with a peak charging power of 520kW per unit. In urban settings, the charging speed is slightly lower, achieving 500km in 25 minutes with a peak power of 250kW per unit. Additionally, the stations support 800V high-efficiency energy replenishment, and its lightweight charging guns weigh only 3.3kg per unit. The stations are also noted for their low noise levels and spacious parking areas.

Furthermore, each parking spot at the Li Auto 5C supercharging stations is equipped with an independent camera. These cameras automatically detect vehicle occupancy, lower the ground lock, and report any safety issues. The operating status and charging data are automatically transmitted to the cloud for backend analysis and potential issue detection.

As of July 28, Li Auto has deployed 212 supercharging stations in urban areas across China. From July 28 to August 11, Li Auto's users can enjoy free service fees at all urban supercharging stations.

Besides, Li Auto has partnered with charging facility operators such as TELD, Star Charge, and Towatt with over 500 high-power, high-stability supercharging stations already selected.

Additionally, Li Auto has launched 488 supercharging stations along expressways, ensuring full connectivity within core cities in the four major economic belts (referring specifically to third-tier cities and above). Notably, Zhejiang Province now hosts over 100 Li Auto supercharging stations, achieving connectivity across all prefecture-level cities.

Li Auto aims to deploy over 2,000 supercharging stations and more than 10,000 charging piles by the end of this year. The strategic expansion plan includes achieving over 90% coverage in the core urban areas of first, second, and third-tier cities in China. Furthermore, Li Auto targets to cover more than 70% of the mileage on national-level highway mainlines, ensuring comprehensive and convenient charging solutions for its users across major routes.