Ideal Auto announced its self-developed battery deployment plan: MEGA will fully switch to self-developed battery cells starting now, with i9/i6 following suit later.
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On September 7, 2026, Li Auto announced progress in the full adoption of its own-developed batteries. The MEGA model will now be equipped with self-developed battery cells. For the first batch of users, due to exceeding expectations in orders, those who placed their orders after September 7 will use self-developed 5C ternary lithium batteries, which are expected to be delivered starting from November. Currently, the Li L8, L6, and i8 are already equipped with self-developed batteries. The official stated that these batteries achieve industry-leading levels in terms of quality, safety, and lifespan, and have developed a complete system capability covering 5C battery cells, packs, and BMS. The new Li i9 will be released in mid-September, with the first batch using Ningde Times batteries. Once the self-developed batteries complete production ramp, they will be adopted for all models; the 2026 model i6 is scheduled to be launched in the fourth quarter, equipped with self-developed batteries and Mach chip. Additionally, Li Auto and Xingwangda established a joint venture in October 2025. Li Auto will lead the battery cell formulation, packaging process, and BMS algorithms to ensure the stable implementation of self-developed batteries.
Ideal Auto announced today the progress of installing all its self-developed batteries. The MEGA model will start using self-developed battery cells immediately. Ideal Auto has established a complete system capable of handling 5C battery cells, packs, and BMSs. Officially, the self-developed batteries have reached industry-leading levels in terms of quality, safety, and lifespan. Currently, the Ideal L8, L6, and i8 are already equipped with self-developed batteries, and all models will gradually switch to them later. For the first batch of MEGA users, due to exceeding expectations in orders, those who locked their orders on September 7th will be switched to self-developed 5C ternary lithium batteries, with delivery expected starting in November. The new Ideal i9 will be released in mid-September, with the first batch using CATL batteries. After the self-developed batteries complete production ramp-up, all models will switch to them. The 2026 i6 is planned to be launched in the fourth quarter, equipped with self-developed batteries and Mach chip. Ideal Auto and Sunwoda established a joint venture in October 2025. Ideal leads the battery cell formulation, packaging process, and BMS algorithms to ensure the stable implementation of self-developed batteries.