Sichuan Li Auto Xinchen Technology Co., Ltd.

Sichuan Li Auto Xinchen Technology Co., Ltd. was established on August 27, 2021 through an agreement signed by Li Auto and Mianyang Xinchen Power Machinery Co., Ltd., to exclusively develop and manufacture a new-generation range extender for Li Auto. As the core power unit of the intelligent extended-range electric vehicle, it was first fitted to Li Auto's full-size intelligent premium electric SUV models from 2022 and stands as the strategic core component of Li Auto's intelligent extended-range EV technology route.

Displacement: 1.5T turbocharged; Cylinders: inline four-cylinder; Technical features: new-generation range extender jointly developed and manufactured by both JV partners; Supply relationship: exclusive production of the new-energy extended-range powertrain for Li Auto; Start of production: first fitted to Li Auto full-size intelligent premium electric SUVs in 2022

• Li Auto extended-range electric SUVs
• Powertrain systems for intelligent extended-range EVs

The engine assembly business under the product catalog of the company's official website covers three product lines: the CE platform (technology derived from BMW's Prince engine under license), the DK platform (diesel engines) and the TZ platform (gasoline engines). The company researches and manufactures more than 50 engine models across 5 platforms, providing powertrain solutions for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and non-road machinery, with a market population exceeding 5 million units.

Platforms: three engine platforms CE/DK/TZ; Displacement coverage: multiple displacements from 1.2L to 2.7L; Power coverage: multiple power levels from 60kW to 170kW; Emissions: compliant with China 6b emission regulations and Phase 4 fuel consumption requirements; Technology origin: CE platform developed under license from the BMW Prince engine (a world top-ten engine for eight consecutive years)

• SUV, sedans, MPV and A-segment cars
• Pickups, light vans and light trucks
• Non-road machinery

The CE12 series is the CE platform's 1.2L three-cylinder gasoline engine family. It adopts internationally advanced technologies such as single-scroll exhaust turbocharging, gasoline direct injection, dual variable valve timing, a balance shaft system, a variable-flow oil pump, an electronically controlled thermostat and an integrated exhaust manifold. Positioned as the best three-cylinder engine in China at an internationally advanced level, it offers turbocharged and naturally aspirated variants as well as Miller-cycle derivatives.

Displacement: 1198ml; Cylinders: inline 3-cylinder; Bore × stroke: 75.4 × 89.4mm; Compression ratio: 9.6 (11.7 for Miller version); Rated power: 105kW/5250rpm (96kW for Miller, 60kW/5500rpm for MPFI); Max torque: 235N·m/1550-3500rpm (195N·m for Miller, 120N·m/2500rpm for MPFI); Minimum fuel consumption: 227g/kW·h (217g/kW·h for Miller); Emission standard: CN6b; Dry weight: 98kg (87kg for MPFI); Fuel: gasoline No. 92 or above; Unique technologies: integrated exhaust manifold/built-in water pump, balance shaft/wet timing belt

• Sedans
• SUVs
• Pickups

The CE16 series comprises 1.6L/1.8L four-cylinder gasoline engines of the CE platform, developed under license from BMW's Prince engine. It adopts internationally advanced technologies such as twin-scroll exhaust turbocharging, gasoline direct injection, dual variable valve timing, continuous variable valve lift (CVVL), a variable-flow oil pump, an electronically controlled thermostat and an electric water pump, achieving a domestically leading fuel consumption level; the product is positioned as No. 1 in China at an internationally advanced level.

Displacement: 1598ml (CE16)/1765ml (CE18); Cylinders: inline 4-cylinder; Bore × stroke: 77 × 85.8mm (CE16)/79 × 90mm (CE18); Compression ratio: 10.5 (CE16)/10 (CE18); Rated power: 150kW/6000rpm (CE16)/170kW/6000rpm (CE18); Max torque: 280N·m/1750-4800rpm (CE16)/300N·m/1750-4500rpm (CE18); Minimum fuel consumption: 230g/kW·h (CE16)/233g/kW·h (CE18); Emission standard: CN6b; Dry weight: 123kg (CE16)/146kg (CE18); Fuel: gasoline No. 92 or above; Unique technologies: CVVL/twin-scroll turbocharger, variable displacement oil pump/switchable water pump

• Sedans
• SUVs
• Pickups

The D series covers the DK platform diesel engines. The DK4A is the only diesel engine to have won the 2008 'China Heart' Top Ten Engines award, and the DK4B was honored as one of the Top Ten Diesel Engine Brands of 2010. Adopting an electronically controlled high-pressure common rail system, intercooled EGR technology, exhaust turbocharging and an electronic throttle, it features a compact structure and outstanding performance, with low fuel consumption, low emissions, low vibration and low noise.

Displacement: 2498ml (DK4)/2982ml (DK5); Cylinders: inline 4-cylinder; Bore × stroke: 92 × 94mm (DK4)/96 × 103mm (DK5); Compression ratio: 16.1 (DK4)/17.3 (DK5); Aspiration: turbocharged; Rated power: 100kW/3800rpm (DK4)/110kW/3400-3600rpm (DK5); Max torque: 300N·m/1600-2600rpm (DK4)/370N·m/1800rpm (DK5); Minimum fuel consumption: 210g/kW·h; Emission standard: CN6b (DK4)/heavy-duty CN6b (DK5); Injection pressure: 2000bar; Dry weight: 258kg (DK4)/260kg (DK5); Fuel: No. 0 diesel; Unique technologies: VNT EGR double-layer water jacket

• Light vans
• Light trucks
• SUVs
• Pickups

The TZ series is the premium gasoline power family for light vehicles of the R series on the TZ platform, with displacement from 2.0L to 2.7L. It adopts advanced technologies such as VVT, electronic throttle control (ETC), hydraulic tappets, roller rocker arms and plastic intake manifolds, delivering excellent power and fuel economy. The 3TZ engine is equipped with dual balance shafts and uses Miller-cycle hybrid technology, supporting HEV and PHEV hybrid routes.

Displacement: 1998ml (1TZS)/2438ml (2TZD)/2693ml (3TZ); Cylinders: inline 4-cylinder; Bore × stroke: 86 × 86mm (1TZS)/95 × 86mm (2TZD)/95 × 95mm (3TZ); Aspiration: naturally aspirated; Valve train: DOHC SVVT (1TZS)/DOHC DVVT (2TZD, 3TZ); Rated power: 94kW/4600rpm (1TZS)/116kW/4600-5000rpm (2TZD)/120kW/4600-5000rpm (3TZ); Max torque: 192N·m/2600-3600rpm (1TZS)/235N·m/2600-3600rpm (2TZD)/260N·m/2600-3600rpm (3TZ); Emission standard: CN6b (1TZS, 2TZD)/CN5 and heavy-duty CN5 (3TZ); Dry weight: 160kg (1TZS)/165kg (2TZD)/184.5kg (3TZ); Fuel: No. 92 gasoline; Unique technology: dual balance shafts (3TZ); Hybrid technology: Miller cycle

• Light vans
• Pickups
• Light trucks
• SUVs

The Y series is the mainstream gasoline engine family for light vehicles under the TZ platform, covering the V19, V22, XC4G19 and JM491Q-ME model groups with displacement from 1.9L to 2.2L. The products successfully upgraded from carburetor and single-point EFI to multi-point EFI with VVT technology introduced; the Type 491 (JM491Q-ME) engine has a history of more than 30 years, and the extended V22 model adds variable-phase VVT and upgrades to China 6 emissions, serving as the main engine of the leading light van maker.

Displacement: 2.237L (V19, V22, JM491Q-ME)/1.997L (XC4G19); Cylinders: inline four-cylinder, four-stroke, water-cooled, 8 valves; Rated power: 78kW/4600-4800rpm (V19)/82kW/4600rpm (V22)/73.5kW/4200-4600rpm (XC4G19)/76kW/4200-4600rpm (JM491Q-ME); Max torque: 180N·m/2400-3600rpm (V19)/198N·m/2400-3600rpm (V22)/178N·m/2800-3200rpm (XC4G19)/193N·m/2600-3200rpm (JM491Q-ME); Bore × stroke: 86 × 86mm (V19, XC4G19)/91 × 86mm (V22, JM491Q-ME); Compression ratio: 9.7 (V19)/9.6 (V22)/9.2 (XC4G19)/9 (JM491Q-ME); Emission standard: China V; Technical features: side camshaft, VVT variable valve timing (V19, V22)

• Light vans (Huachen Jinbei Haise)
• Pickups
• SUVs
• Light trucks

The company acquired the crankshaft production line from BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. on April 30, 2015. The line is fully equipped with machinery imported from Germany and achieves fully automated production. The company is the sole crankshaft supplier to BMW Brilliance, and its products are widely used in all BMW Brilliance locally produced models.

Matched models: four crankshaft models N20, B38A, B38B and B48; Annual capacity: planned 600,000 units; Total project investment: planned RMB 1.3 billion; Line origin: acquired from BMW Brilliance in 2015, all equipment imported from Germany; Supply position: sole crankshaft supplier to BMW Brilliance

• BMW Brilliance locally produced models
• Engine supply for premium brands

The connecting rod production line was established in 2014 with fully imported machining equipment, achieving fully automated production. It is equipped with a Q-das online measurement system to monitor production data, and the finishing machines can compensate automatically online; machining of small-end bore ovality and barrel-shaped profiles is possible, supplying engine connecting rods to BMW Brilliance.

Matched models: N20 and B48 connecting rods; Line investment: RMB 280 million; Line establishment: 2014; Inspection system: Q-das online measurement system; Machining capability: small-end bore oval and barrel-shaped machining; Equipment origin: all imported equipment, fully automated production

• Engine supply for BMW Brilliance
• Engine components for premium brands