Used Li Auto EREV in 2026: Li ONE Prices and Export

September 18, 2026 by iamltlb

A used 2020 Li Auto Li ONE EREV sells for $16,000-$21,000 FOB China in 2026. It is a six-seat SUV with a 1.2T petrol generator and electric drive, giving around 180 km of pure electric range plus roughly 800 km total when the range extender runs.

Range-extender EVs (EREVs) bridge a real problem: many export markets have weak charging. The Li ONE drives electric, then burns petrol to make more electricity. No plug-in panic, no diesel smell from a conventional engine.

What is a used Li ONE like to own?

The 2020 model packs a 40.5 kWh battery, a 326 hp dual-motor AWD setup and a 6-seat layout. In daily driving, owners report roughly 140-160 km of real electric range, less in cold weather.

Once the battery is low, the 1.2T generator kicks in. Fuel economy in that mode is mediocre — think 8-9 L/100 km. That is the trade-off: you get unlimited range, but you pay for it at the pump.

How do you check an EREV before export?

Battery SOH: target 88%+ on a 2020 car; demand a BMS scan.
Generator hours: high use signals a tired engine; ask for service records.
Coolant and thermal system: common weak point on early EREVs.
Software: ensure the car is not locked to Chinese-only navigation.

Battery health is the single biggest variable. A Li ONE on its second battery is worth more than a first-battery car near 85%. Get the number, not a handshake.

Where do EREVs export best?

The Gulf, Central Asia and parts of Africa are natural markets, because buyers there want an EV without depending on a charging network. Shipping to Gulf ports runs $1,300-$2,200 in a 40ft container, plus export paperwork of 3-7% of value.

Compare it with a pure EV like the AITO M7 Ultra EREV or the plug-in hybrid Lynk & Co 07 EM-P if you want newer tech.