Is the Li ONE a full-time four-wheel drive?

[JaceDella]

Li ONE is a full-time four-wheel drive. Additional information is as follows: 1. It is a dual-motor model, with electric motors on both the front and rear axles. The Li ONE is a mid-to-large-sized SUV under the Li Auto brand. The dimensions of this vehicle are 5020mm in length, 19360mm in width, 1760mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2935mm. 2. The Li ONE is an extended-range electric vehicle, equipped with a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. 3. The maximum power of the front axle motor is 100kW, while the rear axle motor has a maximum power of 140kW. 4. It uses a ternary lithium battery, which offers higher energy density and lighter weight.

[PeterDella]

I've watched the chassis structure analysis video of the Li ONE. It uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, with one motor independently driving the front axle and another driving the rear axle. This electric all-wheel-drive system can indeed achieve full-time four-wheel-drive performance, and the system defaults to operating in four-wheel-drive mode. However, it's important to note that it doesn't have the traditional central differential lock or multi-plate clutch structure found in conventional fuel-powered vehicles. The power distribution between the front and rear wheels is entirely coordinated by the electronic control system. In daily driving, the stability is excellent. Last month, when I drove on the highway in the rain, I clearly felt the solid grip. But for serious off-roading, there's still a difference compared to hardcore off-road vehicles equipped with mechanical differential locks.

[MacArabella]

Just checked the official technical documentation of the Li ONE and confirmed it is equipped with an intelligent dual-motor four-wheel drive system. The biggest difference from traditional four-wheel drive is that the front and rear motors can independently control torque output at a millisecond level. Officially named the All-time Intelligent Electric Four-Wheel Drive, the system automatically adjusts the power distribution between the front and rear wheels based on road conditions. Last week, when I accompanied a friend for a test drive, the salesperson specifically demonstrated a scenario of escaping from a single-wheel skid, and the motor response was indeed fast. However, it's important to note that in terms of range, continuous four-wheel drive mode consumes about 15% more electricity than pure electric rear-wheel drive.

[FaithFitz]

As a two-year owner of the Li ONE, I always keep it in the default four-wheel drive mode for daily commuting. The engineer explained during delivery that this vehicle maintains four-wheel drive at any speed. The central control screen can display the real-time power distribution ratio between the front and rear axles, typically 40% front and 60% rear. Once during snowy weather, while exiting an underground garage, I steadily climbed the slope while a nearby fuel-powered car was slipping. Although it's called an extended-range electric vehicle, the drive is entirely powered by electric motors. Unlike some plug-in hybrids that use an internal combustion engine to drive the front axle, the Li ONE has pure electric drive on both front and rear axles, making it a true electric four-wheel drive.

[McLaila]

When researching electric vehicle four-wheel drive systems, the Li ONE's setup is considered a typical full-time electric four-wheel drive. It features a 135kW motor on the front axle and a 200kW motor on the rear axle, with a combined power output of 326 horsepower. The key point is the elimination of the driveshaft, with torque intelligently distributed via the vehicle domain controller. However, a notable characteristic was observed during actual use: when the battery level drops below 15%, the range extender starts primarily to charge the battery, and the four-wheel drive performance remains unaffected. In contrast, traditional mechanical four-wheel drive models with transfer cases might experience overheating protection under such conditions.

[KayleeDella]

In automotive media tests, the Li ONE's AWD logic is quite interesting. It always starts in four-wheel drive from a standstill, then intelligently switches to rear-wheel drive as the main mode when cruising at 60 km/h. The VCM (Vehicle Control Module) enables AWD switching within 20 milliseconds. During an emergency sharp turn, you can clearly feel the outer wheels automatically increasing torque to stabilize the vehicle. However, tire matching is crucial—the factory-fitted Pirelli P Zeros offer excellent grip, but switching to regular eco tires would reduce the AWD effectiveness. Though this electric AWD lacks a differential lock, it delivers smoother performance than traditional on-demand AWD systems in urban driving.