By DCB Editorial, November 21, 2024
Brace yourselves, car enthusiasts: ultra-tech-nerd-extraordinaire MKBHD has sunk his teeth into the Li Auto Mega, a luxury EV that sounds like it was named by throwing buzzwords into a blender. But here’s the kicker: you can’t buy this car unless you live in China. For the rest of the world, it’s the best electric car you’ll never get your hands on.
Priced at a hefty $77,000 in China, the Li Auto Mega boasts a 102.7-kWh battery paired with two e-motors that churn out a total of 544 horsepower, which, frankly, sounds like overkill until you realize this behemoth is basically a land yacht. Despite its size, it can dash from 0 to 100 km/h in a sprightly 5.5 seconds.
The Mega also delivers a real-world range of 350 miles, which is impressive until you remember it’s lugging around a name that’s more of a mouthful than its spec sheet. Sure, it’s all about luxury, but calling it “Mega” feels a bit like naming your cat “King Emperor Furry Thunderpaw.”
So, there you have it: a gloriously over-the-top electric car that MKBHD loves but that will never grace American soil. Guess we’ll just have to settle for dreaming—or, you know, waiting for the inevitable YouTube comments war over why this thing isn’t global yet.