Li Auto faces customer resistance regarding the use of Sunwoda batteries in its new i6 model. Prospective owners continue to show a strong preference for CATL batteries.
This resistance follows a lawsuit filed by a Geely subsidiary against Sunwoda. The suit, reported on December 26, 2025, seeks $323 million in damages. The claim alleges battery quality problems.
To promote Sunwoda usage, Li Auto offered i6 reservation holders an additional two-year warranty if they accepted the Sunwoda option over the preferred CATL units.
Prospective owners poorly received this incentive. Customers expressed concerns about Sunwoda's quality and reliability, maintaining a strong preference for CATL, a brand recognized for superior consistency.